
Meet the Team
Dedicated to serving Christ, and reflecting Christ’s love to you.

Ivy Bledsoe
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Manager
ivy.bledsoe@northstareal.org | 1+(715) 484-2742 ext. 250
“Greetings friends! I am the EAL manager and the instructor/facilitator that you will interact with during North Star EAL programs. If you don’t know me, I have a varied background working with horses, people, and providing equine-assisted services. Some of my experiences include training and showing horses, offering riding lessons through 4-H, and managing a therapeutic-riding barn for several years while coordinating their programs, volunteers, equines, and events. I also have a degree in professional communications. Through all my experiences, I have learned a few key things: I love horses, I love people, I love Jesus, and I love to teach. Furthermore, I have a heart for those who are hurting and a passion for building relationships and being a part of people’s stories. Having experienced firsthand the healing that God brings through horses, I am passionate about sharing that hope with every person who walks through the barn doors. I am also pursuing EAL facilitation credentials through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH, Intl) and HorseWork Education (Strides to Success) which will bring significant value to the services we provide.”

Ben Pierce
Equine Manager
ben.pierce@silverbirchranch.org | 1+(715) 484-2742 ext. 236

Jeremiah McKinney
Equine Intern

Dave Wager
President - Silver Birch Ranch
dave.wager@silverbirchranch.org | 1+(715) 484-2742 ext. 233