Our Team
Our Founders
Devin and Tia Tharp founded the ranch in 2014 with a desire to influence and inspire the next generation with Hope. God has used their hearts for reaching kids and teens combined with their individual gifts and experiences to bring together the unique ministry of partnering hurting kids and teens with a mentor and horse in order to share Hope.
Our Team Members
Alisha McCarthy, Program Coordinator
Sophia Mangino, Herd Manager
Bright Side Mentor Team
We have an amazing team of mentors who volunteer their time each week to invest in the hearts of children and teens.
Our Board
We are a registered 501(s)3 Non-Profit. Our board of directors are:
- Lew Evans
- Dave Howard
- Maria Vaughn
- Bekah Henderson
- Devin Tharp
Our Herd
Our ranch is growing all the time!
Here are our current four-legged team members.
“Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our HOPE is in you alone.”