Staff
Tori Popio: Assistant to Co-Founders
Having loved horses all her life, Tori found Whispering Grace Horses while she was a sophomore in high school at Jackson nearly 12 years ago. She pursued a Master's degree in School Counseling following the completion of her undergraduate credits. Tori held many positions at Walsh including that of a Resident Assistant, a peer tutor, and an orientation leader. Tori was also the Co-President of Walsh University's Equestrian Team, which competed at various universities such as Findlay, Oberlin, Lake Erie, and Tiffin. She is a school counselor at Alliance City Schools. At Whispering Grace Horses, Tori assists in the training of new session leaders, performs individual sessions every week and helps with the training of the horses.
Katie Walkup
Katie has always had a love for horses and helping people. She grew up riding and showing quarter horses and as time went on, her passion turned into a ministry calling. Throughout the years Katie has been able to find comfort in horses and her faith through life’s ups and downs. “I believe that horses can teach us so much about the go
Katie has always had a love for horses and helping people. She grew up riding and showing quarter horses and as time went on, her passion turned into a ministry calling. Throughout the years Katie has been able to find comfort in horses and her faith through life’s ups and downs. “I believe that horses can teach us so much about the gospel; forgiveness, trust, relationship—these are all things we can have with Christ and build with horses.” Katie also has a heart for veterans. Her uncle, both grandfathers, and grandfather-in-law all served in the military. Katie helps facilitate Freedom Farm at Whispering Grace Horses by leading sessions and operations. She is a blessing to each individual that visits the farm.
Kenna Reynolds
Kenna Reynolds comes to Whispering Grace Horses helping us with our barn management. She has a wealth of experience having shown horses and other livestock at the 4H level and beyond. She was bon and raised in Dalton, Ohio and sure has added a breath of fresh air to our program. She not only works at Whispering Grace Horses but also wo
Kenna Reynolds comes to Whispering Grace Horses helping us with our barn management. She has a wealth of experience having shown horses and other livestock at the 4H level and beyond. She was bon and raised in Dalton, Ohio and sure has added a breath of fresh air to our program. She not only works at Whispering Grace Horses but also works and trains horses with Masters Equine operated and owned by Jake Masters. Many of us in the area know what a great job Jake does with his business but Masters Equine was also the leading consigner at the 2022 Quarter Horses Congress Ranch Sale. And guess who rode the top selling horse in that sale from Masters Equine????....our own Kenna Reynolds. So as you can see we are blessed to have Kenna manage what needs to be done at Whispering Grace Horses and handling all of our equine counselors. We are fortunate to have this young lady driving west every morning no matter what the weather may bring.
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Angie Walsh
Angie Walsh
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Angie Walsh
Angie Walsh
Angie Walsh
There are certain people who come into our lives and will hold a place in our hearts forever. Such is the case for Angie. Her entire family has impacted both Marcia and myself in some fashion. Her husband in an educator who inspires so many and Kevin was the Ohio Cross Country Coach of the Year. This year, in 2024, his team at Jackson
There are certain people who come into our lives and will hold a place in our hearts forever. Such is the case for Angie. Her entire family has impacted both Marcia and myself in some fashion. Her husband in an educator who inspires so many and Kevin was the Ohio Cross Country Coach of the Year. This year, in 2024, his team at Jackson High School won the State Championship! Angie also has an educational background. On the back of our WGH apparel you can see a phrase, " To Live is to Give". This Statement was forwarded to us by one of our board members but it also applies to Angie in so many ways. She has given back not only to us but to so many children, women, adults, veterans and families who visit the farm. What makes Angie special? A word called "willingness". A willingness to simply help. She loves being with people and she loves being with animals. We get to share time with Angie, which is special, but she also works at the Akron Zoo. Her stories about the animals there literally will get us laughing so hard. Some will say, "We have two hands-one for helping ourselves and one for helping others." Well Angie has helped us at Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm for almost 10 years! She just never seems to stop helping others in need. Blessed? You bet! We are so fortunate to walk our aisles, cry with us and even wipe our own tear away. When You visit you will understand what these words are trying to say. Thank you, Angie....you are loved for sure!