Horsenround4Jesus promo video~Our Story~

The above video needs a bit of explaining....mostly what is Horsenround4Jesus? I can honestly say I'm not even sure yet....but starting in 2010 I began to ask God if there was anything I could do for Him?  I wanted to do more....be used...but I wasn't sure what I had to offer....I had nothing (it seemed).  God began to ask me.....what about your horses, Sandy?....you have 2 beautiful horses and you could share them with others.  Ok.  First, I do not like sharing my favorite toys--ask my family for proof---I didn't even want my sister to ride my horse when I was younger!  ( I am lots better now at sharing.)  Second, I wasn't born into a horse family...I worked hard to make enough money for my own horse and bought one finally at around age 12.  I began to learn all I could about them, but I'm still no expert!  In fact the more I learn, the less I think I know anything about horses. Third, My horses weren't professionally bred, trained, or shown...nor were they glory seekers...in fact crowds still scare them....both horses were from unwanted backgrounds--on top of that one even has health issues.  Fourth, I told God I wasn't good enough either....at almost 19 I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis after not understanding why 5 pound feed buckets seemed like 500 pounds and why I was always so tired.  I told God He was picking on someone about to become crippled and dead and horses who had mean or wild attitudes! What possible thing could a few scraps like us do for an awesome, mighty God?  God didn't tell me I had to be the greatest Horsewomen ever and then He could use me....He tried to convince me He could use me "as is," but I wasn't content with "as is."  I was afraid.  I was afraid I would fail God and people would laugh and say or think things like...."Wow she's really bad and her horses are too!"

So I told God NO I'm not doing this!!!  Besides doing tricks and demos for free wouldn't be paying for feed bills......so I came up with another plan.... instead of the God Plan I went with the Sandy Plan.  A much better choice I thought.....so in 2011 I decided to buy a couple untouched horses and train them to resell later since people seemed to like my horses and it would get me $ and maybe even some fame and recognition in the Horse World.  After 2 months of hard work I had those crazy horses doing amazing things, but it all ended on a bad note.....the 2 year old I was riding spooked and went crazy and I decided to jump off landing on my back breaking my L1 to L4 (small parts of the lumber vertebra).  Unable to ride for almost a month and no training broncs for even longer I decided the best thing to do was not let the horses return to being untouched so I sold them both.  Regrets?  Yes and no.  But with the down time I had lots to think about and it was tougher than I thought it would be to get back into the saddle and ride with confidence.  My horses had to help me as I kept seeing the accident in my head.  My once over-confident self who could break anything suddenly became terribly non-confident, scared, and feeling defeated and useless.  I was at a very low, low point and it's at this point you either give up or dig in.  I knew I needed God to help me and I began to ask Him...."So what was that you wanted me to do again?"

Slowly I gained confidence and more horse experience and in 2012 (2 years after telling God no), God gave me my first opportunity to perform for His Ranch in Missouri--a place that offers horse rides and lessons for anyone especially disabled people.  I can't say enough about the experience!  The founders and staff were amazing and the audience was lovely and patient and my horses didn't act like they knew nothing!  For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was doing what God wanted me to do and I felt blessed and useful.  It's funny....all I would have had to do is trust Jesus and say Yes.  ....I would have given up on me if I was God, but God never did....He kept asking me to do this one thing and I kept telling Him I wasn't good enough...others can do this....not me....pick someone else...they have better horses, they don't live in a painful, weak body etc.  God could have picked someone else, but I am so thankful He turned me back to Him and used me...us!!! however untalented and weak we are!

In 2013, we got to perform two different times for some inner city kids (some of which never get to see a horse-let alone a trick horse)!!  Once some came out here and then my horses and I traveled to Bridlewood Stables to perform for even more kids.  We were a hit and for the first time I began to realize that this thing that God wanted of me wasn't to be overpoweringly successful or great, but quiet and subtle.  It's not like I had to absorb myself in becoming famous or talented overnight for God to use me, I just had to be open to what God wanted of me and let Him guide my path however far or slow He wanted us to go.

In 2014, I got a raise you could say.... God is sooo good!  Remember I said I do this stuff for free to these less fortunate kids/special organizations....well God opened the door for people who heard about what we do and they asked if I could do B-day parties and trick demos for which I would charge a small fee helping pay for a couple feed bills.  It wasn't alot, but it was enough for me to realize that God was trying to tell me that He's got this!  He's got plans for us and He can and will use me where and when He sees best!  All I have to do is keep following Him and trusting that He will help me even when we fail....He will be there!

I also have wonderful family and friend support, and I could not do it without all of your support and encouragement so a big thanks to all of you!  I've been able to perform with my horses for family and friends some coming from Japan and Germany!!!  Haha! Of course they came for other better and bigger reasons, but I'll entertain that thought for now!  ;)

I don't know what 2015 holds or anything beyond that.... God is not through with us yet and we will keep horsing around for Him until He tells us otherwise! So be inspired!!!! Keep doing what you are called to do no matter how small or crazy it sounds!  I've learned and am still learning that God can make something from nothing!!!  And those lows are only to readjust your focus and be able to say this is not about me...this is about you Jesus and I want you to help me do whatever it is that you want of me no matter how difficult and impossible it seems!

So this is "Our Story" in the shortest way I can describe it!  If I told you the whole story I would need to write a book as it is Amazing at how patient God was with me and how far my horses have come!
If you, or someone you know, is interested in watching us horse around for Jesus then email me at sefkitty@gmail.com and find out what we (my horses and I) are willing to offer!   :)

*All videos and most pictures in above promo video were of this past year and we are excited about learning more this year!*