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Those early experiences inspired her lifelong dedication to connecting people and horses. After moving to Asheboro, North Carolina, in 2002 with her herd of horses and ponies, Rosie deepened her involvement in the equine community and became a member of the Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH). Through Spirit Horse Ranch, she provides therapeutic riding, educational programs, and community outreach that enriches the lives of children and adults, including those with special needs, across the Randolph County area.

“When the idea of Spirit Horse Ranch began to form within my mind, sometime around 2013, I thought of all the horses I had been around in my life and how they helped me and others around me by just being. And all the joy they always brought to everyone. In thinking about what I would do when I retire, I knew horses had to play a big part. The idea of using them to help those that needed it in my community began to form. My vision became clear. This is my legacy. This is meant to carry on long after I am gone. For Spirit Horse Ranch to continue to grow and continue to help all that need it.” - Rosie Goldstein

Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Certification in 2013. She also obtained a certification in Equine Massage Therapy.

At Spirit Horse Ranch, Kelsey serves as our Certified PATH Instructor, Lesson Coordinator, and soon to be Incoming Executive Director as of February 2026.

Kelsey has a passion for teaching both children and adults in and out of the saddle and supporting her clients through the healing power of horses. She offers both mounted and unmounted activities to her clients of various abilities. She provides lessons to individuals three years and older with cognitive, physical, behavioral, emotional, and social disabilities. Kelsey also offers group lessons to special education high school classes. During these lessons, she focuses on helping her students build workforce development skills with horses.

Kelsey is also an adept riding instructor for clients without special needs, offering advanced standard lessons to members of the community.

presence, and collaborates with board members, staff, and partners to ensure long-term sustainability and impact for the ranch.

With a career rooted in the financial industry, Larkin has dedicated herself to supporting individuals and families through key life milestones—whether purchasing their first home or building a foundation for their future. Guided by empathy, trust, and purpose, she believes that by lifting others up—one person, one family, one goal at a time—we move closer to making the world a better place.<br><br>
Larkin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

ensuring the ranch remains eligible and well-positioned to receive the grants needed for the construction of a new therapy facility and other capital campaigns.

Enrique studied Economics and Statistics at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro before beginning an early career in banking. His financial background gives him a strong appreciation for how non-profits can improve quality of life by making therapy more accessible to the community.

Her extensive healthcare background, coupled with a deep compassion for underserved populations, uniquely positions her to contribute effectively to the board’s mission and strategic initiatives for Spirit Horse Ranch. Susan currently serves as our Board Secretary.

In 2022, she reached out to Spirit Horse Ranch and began volunteering as a Barn Manager and Board Member. Amy keeps the barn safe and clean for the horses, while also assisting with projects related to our clients. In 2023, she retired from professional work which has allowed her to donate more time to the ranch and its wonderful cause.

“Amy has been an invaluable asset to the ranch. She is instrumental to our operation, not only for the work that she does to maintain the barn, but also in the valuable ideas and insights that she has brought to the table. Amy has also been selfless in the numerous donations she has made to support the ranch our mission over the years. We are so honored to have this very special person in our lives,’ said Rosie Goldstein, Founder of Spirit Horse Ranch.

After graduating college, Kathy worked in various types of horse endeavors, including an equine surgery clinic in New Jersey. This revived her desire to learn veterinary medicine and she went on to start at the technician level. Kathy acquired her Veterinary Technician degree from Delhi University in Delhi, New York.

After getting married, her and her husband relocated to Louisiana and Kathy established a job with a six-veterinarian practice, where she assisted with surgeries, farm calls, and the general nursing care of horses. Later, Kathy moved to North Carolina where she began her career as a Teacher Assistant, and then became a teacher of special needs children. This career path eventually led to meeting Rosie (Founder) of Spirit Horse Ranch, as one of Kathy’s students was receiving physical therapy by way of therapeutic riding at her facility. “The success I saw for this student was so impactful as it helped strengthen the child’s physical capabilities, allowing her navigate her environment more independently,” said Kathy.

Kathy’s passion for horses and the healing connections they amplify to all people, has been a driving force in her journey with the Spirit Horse Ranch and led to her decision to become one of our board members.

teacher and tutor.

Driven by a deep passion for helping others, Andra brings warmth, creativity, and community spirit to everything she does. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and continues to devote her time and energy to making a positive difference in the lives of others through her work at Spirit Horse Ranch.

After stepping away from horse ownership for several years, Karen rekindled her passion for horses through Spirit Horse Ranch, where she now volunteers by assisting with barn care and supporting therapeutic riding lessons for individuals with special needs. She also serves as a dedicated Party Planning Committee Member, helping the ranch organize many events and fundraisers throughout the year.

Karen’s commitment, compassion, and enthusiasm make her an important part of the Spirit Horse Ranch community and its mission to enrich lives through the healing power of horses.

Her commitment to helping others and her enthusiasm for community involvement make her an integral part of Spirit Horse Ranch. Whether lending a hand at events or contributing creative ideas to the planning team, Linda’s warmth, reliability, and passion for people and horses shine through in everything she does.