Sierra graduated from Texas A&M in 2022 with a B.S. in Animal Science and worked as an equine vet tech at Texas Equine Hospital, handling challenging horses and cases. Her passion for animal welfare fuels her work at FHF, where she helps give animals a second chance at a loving, forever home.

Ariel is our greenhouse manager who's been lending a helping hand on the ranch since 2022. Whether it's cleaning stalls, feeding, or spending extra one-on-one time with the animals, she's there to ensure every animal feels loved and cared for. Ariel finds it deeply fulfilling to form a bond with each unique animal.

Noelle, from Frisco, Texas, has a lifelong passion for animals, especially horses. With 12 years in competitive hunter jumping, she brings her skills and care to FHF, supporting animal rescues. Her love for animals shines through her work, outdoor adventures, and time with her pets.

Christa graduated from Tarleton State University in 2024 with a degree in Animal Science, focusing on animal production. She’s gained experience through FFA, showing pigs, and interning at an equine breeding barn. Passionate about animal care, she loves seeing their transformations and learning.

Ella is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned her degree in Animal Science and Equine Science in 2025. During college, she volunteered with Patriot Paws, helping raise service dogs for disabled veterans, and completed an internship at an equine facility. At FHF, she finds immense joy working with animals of all kinds—and loves returning home to her two beloved dogs after a fulfilling day on the Ranch.

Alexandra brings a lifelong love of animals to the FHF Sanctuary and ranch hand experience caretaking for horses. She also grew up helping with a large breed dog rescue. Her passion lies in outdoor work and hands-on care, where she thrives alongside the animals. In her spare time, Alexandra paints portraits of the very animals that inspire her most!

A Southeast Texas native and U.S. Navy retiree, Byron brings both heart and hard-earned experience to the FHF Sanctuary. Having grown up on a farm caring for everything from horses and cows to turkeys and rabbits, he has a natural way with animals. After retiring in 2022, he began volunteering at a therapeutic horsemanship facility. At FHF, Byron is grateful to continue making a difference in the lives of rescue animals while doing what he loves most: working outdoors and giving animals the care they deserve.

Erik graduated from Texas A&M University–Kingsville in 2025 with a B.S. in Animal Science and minors in Chemistry, Biology, and Business Administration. While in college, he was accepted into the Multicultural Scholars Pre-Vet Experiential Learning Internship, where he gained exposure to veterinary practices outside the U.S.   On his free time he would shadow at local Veterinary Clinics. He worked as a ranch hand at the university farm, gaining hands-on experience with goats, sheep, cattle, chickens, pigs and rabbits. From his time working at the university to FHF has shown him the importance of compassion, patience, and persistence in animal care, as well as the impact veterinarians can have on both animals and the people who love them. These experiences have not only provided him skills and dedication but have also confirmed his passion for veterinary medicine and his commitment to making it his lifelong career.

I graduated with my B.S. in animal science & pre-veterinary studies from Oklahoma State University. During my time at OSU I volunteered at a local animal shelter and therapeutic riding center while interning at veterinary clinics. Growing up on a farm gave me a passion for animal care.