Favorite Quote: “God is within her, she will not fall. God will help her at break of day.” Psalms 46:5
Ranch Rider Nyomi Barrows loves the adventure of riding horses because you never know what is going to happen. Nyomi was re-introduced to horse riding through horsemanship classes and therapy services at Healing Journey Ministry in Cowpens, South Carolina in March 2024. Recovering from depression and anxiety as a result of middle school bullying, she has found great relief from the therapy programs at Healing Journey Ministry. Not only did her anxiety and depression decrease, but she has boosted her self confidence and encourages others around her. She is also doing so well that she is no longer on anti anxiety medications.
Nyomi, nominated by her mother Desirae M. Barrows, has grown in her experiences with horses and with human relationships. “When she started riding horses she only knew how to ride them. Now she has become so educated in grooming, equine massage, riding, lunging, and so much more. She has also been taking farrier lessons with one of the instructors and has been helping along with leading horsemanship classes teaching the preteens,” said Desirae.
Staying busy with helping at the ranch, she also works hard at school. Not only has she kept her grades up to A’s, but she has also completed five college courses during her first year of high school, receiving A’s and B’s. Nyomi is from Gaffney, South Carolina, and is an entering sophomore at Blacksburg High School. Her trainer is Lisa Michele Anthony and her horse Mesquite is a Molly Mule.
Nyomi’s short term goals are to finish high school with honors and earn her associates degree in science simultaneously. In the future, she wants to work with horses and possibly getting a veterinarian degree. Her favorite quote is Psalm 46:5: God is within her, she will not fall. God will help her at break of day.
Age:
15
Discipline:
Ranch Rider
Hometown:
Gaffney, South Carolina
Trainer:
Lisa Michele Anthony
School:
Blacksburg High School
