YESTERDAY and TODAY!

Pictured below is Lisa the first time she ever got on an Appaloosa.

His name was"Bullet" and he was an EIA positive horse.
Lisa's grandmother, Susan Young, was the first person to create a safe haven for all EIA positive horses in Florida in the early 1970's and the ranch was called the J W Ranch.
In 1987 the ranch was incorporated as a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization.
As Lisa grew and became a better rider, she got her first pony named "Cayoose" who was also an EIA positive horse.

Pictured (above) is Lisa (BLUE SHORTS) on "Cayoose" and her cousin Debbie Beye-Barwick (BLACK SHORTS) on her EIA positive horse "Towa" standing up on their horses and goofing off as typical teenagers. They grew up at what was the old J & W ranch; the only safe place for EIA positive horses in Florida then and now.

Later, Lisa moved on to train with various trainers and horses and attended many shows over the years eventually becoming a WORLD CHAMPION APPALOOSA RIDER (pictured) in 2007, 2008, 2009.

In 2010, her daughter Hailey took the Youth Appaloosa World Champion title.(pictured)


	FRIENDS in no way claims to be the cause of, nor takes any credit for the accomplishments of these champions. They worked long and hard to attain their achievements. The only thing FRIENDS can say we proudly take credit for is that FRIENDS was here to help these riders realize their love and devotion to horses and the horse industry. FRIENDS is a stepping stone for many people, and for some it leads to a life of skilled horsemanship, entertainment or even careers. One thing is certain. They will never forget their first horse and what it took for them to get where they are today. We believe without that opportunity they may have never realized their one true love and passion. We are so proud to have had these fine riders pass through our gates. They are truly all shining stars! Lisa Lord Berger Pictured below is Lisa the first time she ever got on an Appaloosa. His name was"Bullet" and he was an EIA positive horse. Lisa's grandmother, Susan Young, was the first person to create a safe haven for all EIA positive horses in Florida in the early 1970's and the ranch was called the J W Ranch. In 1987 the ranch was incorporated as a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization. As Lisa grew and became a better rider, she got her first pony named "Cayoose" who was also an EIA positive horse. Pictured (above) is Lisa (BLUE SHORTS) on "Cayoose" and her cousin Debbie Beye-Barwick (BLACK SHORTS) on her EIA positive horse "Towa" standing up on their horses and goofing off as typical teenagers. They grew up at what was the old J & W ranch; the only safe place for EIA positive horses in Florida then and now. Later, Lisa moved on to train with various trainers and horses and attended many shows over the years eventually becoming a WORLD CHAMPION APPALOOSA RIDER (pictured) in 2007, 2008, 2009. In 2010, her daughter Hailey took the Youth Appaloosa World Champion title.(pictured) Jonathan Nowacki Jonathan Nowacki Johnathan and his sister Stephanie both got their start with their first horses at FRIENDS Horse Rescue. Pictured below is Jon on his first horse, an EIA positive horse named "Rocky". Jon left the ranch and went on to pursue his dream of becoming a World Champion and he obtained that title after years of training and showing. He currently holds the title: ( National Snaffle Bit Association) NSBA World Champion. JONATHAN NOWACKI RETURNS TO VISIT ROCKY KELLI COVET YESTERDAY Kelli joined the ranch when she was in middle school and sponsored two horses while she was involved at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Kelli is pictured below with her first horse Heidi. Heidi was an EIA positive horse at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Later, Kelli went on to sponsor her second EIA positive horse named Snowflake. KELLI AND HEIDI Kelli went on to barrel race in her early 20's. (pictured below) She later went on to become a Broward County Deputy. She was transferred to BSO's Mounted Unit in 2005 when she was 28.She stayed there for 3 years until she was transferred out due to budget cuts in 2008. Kelli now works road patrol in Cooper City but still works with the horses on an as needed basis. TODAY \| MEMBERS AND THEIR HORSES!! \| OTHER RANCH ANIMALS !! \| JUST THE HORSES !!! \| NEWS CASTS LOCAL STATIONS & NEWSPAPERS \| Halloween pics ARCHIVE \| CHRISTMAS 2008 \| F.R.I.E.N.D.S. VIDEOS \| RANCH VISITS! \| NEWSLETTER \| YESTERDAY and TODAY! \| HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST 2010 \| F.R.I.E.N.D.S. FIELD DAY MARCH 2011 \| \| Return Home \| HORSES to SPONSOR \| RECENT RESCUES \| DONATIONS \| F.R.I.E.N.D.S. COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATIONS \| VOLUNTEER and EVENTS INFO \| F.R.I.E.N.D.S. FUN PHOTOS and MORE! \| PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS \|