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Susan Zody - Founder

Susan Zody - Founder

Susan Zody is a wife, mother of 2, and grandmother of 4.  Her career began in pharmaceutical sales and medical marketing.  Most recently she has mentored under resourced children as a result of volunteering with local non-profit organizations.  Her passion is teaching these children about the hope that is in Jesus and encouraging them to fulfill their purpose in life.  

Dick (Bub) Foster - President

Dick (Bub) Foster - President

Dick Foster is a retired superintendent at Haynes International, father of three, and grandfather of seven. He is also an active church member at Crossroads Community Church and oversees the maintenance and grounds work at Narrow Gate Horse Ranch. He is a “behind the scenes” kind of guy who has spent many hours improving the property, making sure equipment runs properly, and helping at special events. The ranch would suffer without his wisdom and expertise. 

Kim Crow - Treasurer

Kim Crow - Treasurer

Kim Crow is a graduate of Purdue University and currently works at First Farmers Bank and Trust. She has served 15 years as a missionary to different countries over the years: South Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Jamaica. She is a licensed and ordained minister. Kim says, “I knew Narrow Gate was worth my time because Jesus loves children, and He invested His time with them.”

Angie Mast - Secretary

Angie Mast - Secretary

Angie Mast is a happy wife to Wayne and a proud momma to their two Purdue grads, Joe and Rachel. Go Boilermakers!  Angie is a licensed teacher. Instead of full time teaching, Angie loves to sub at Northwestern. She also is a math tutor.  Angie is a member of Kokomo Zion Church where she chairs the scholarship committee and helps with tech support on Sunday mornings. She loves to work in her yard and enjoys time with friends and family. Her contagious energy to serve both Christ and kids is such a blessing at Narrow Gate Horse Ranch!!

Dick (Bub) Foster - Facilities Director

Dick (Bub) Foster - Facilities Director

Dick Fosteris a retired superintendent at Haynes International, father of three, and grandfather of seven. He is also an active church member at Crossroads Community Church and oversees the maintenance and grounds work at Narrow Gate Horse Ranch. He is a “behind the scenes” kind of guy who has spent many hours improving the property, making sure equipment runs properly, and helping at special events. The ranch would suffer without his wisdom and expertise. 

DEAN LEICHT - BOARD MEMBER

DEAN LEICHT - BOARD MEMBER

Dean serves as Associate Pastor at Kingdom Life Christian Ministries church in Kokomo, serves on the board for the Howard County chapter of Moms for Liberty, and is an active member of the Russiaville Lions Club. Having just retired at the end of June 2023, he enjoys spending time at the ranch doing whatever is needed and is a class facilitator in our EAL program.

Heather Lawson BS, MA  - Program Director, Facilitator, and Equine Specialist

Heather Lawson BS, MA - Program Director, Facilitator, and Equine Specialist

Heather is a wife and a mom. She loves Jesus, kids, horses and working at Narrow Gate Horse Ranch! She has been doing Equine Assisted Learning since 2003. She has a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and was in private practice for a few years. Then she got certified to do Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and started taking kids out to the barn with the horses. She couldn't believe what transpired to bring growth and healing in ways that could never have been achieved in the office. In 2005, she left private practice and has been doing Equine Ministry ever since. She has seen hundreds of kids throughout the years come and find safety, unconditional love, acceptance, and empowerment through the horses. She says, “I’ve seen many of them start to feel God's love for the first time as He teaches them amazing truths through the connection with the horse. I look forward to seeing God touch many more young lives through the years at Narrow Gate.”

Tara Kidwell - Board Member

Tara Kidwell - Board Member

Tara Kidwell, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker.  She is the owner of The Counseling and Wellness House in Kokomo where she is a psychotherapist.  She has experience in individual, family, couples, and group therapy with a specialization in the focus of helping clients achieve overall (body, mind, and spiritual) wellness.  

Kaitlyn Kennedy - Ranch Manager

Kaitlyn Kennedy - Ranch Manager

Kaitlyn has a heart for the fatherless and kids from hard places. Growing up around a horse training family, Kaitlyn is happily integrating these important loves into ministry! Thankful for God's help and healing in her own heart, Kaitlyn is a megaphone for Christ wherever she goes. Her special loves are family, friends, her newest nephew named Colt, her dog, Samson, and green curry.

Susan Tobin - board member

Susan Tobin - board member

Susan Tobin is a graphic artist who volunteers her work for Narrow Gate. She is a devoute Christian who is passionate about helping children from hard places. As a mom of 6 who adopted 5 children from foster care, she has dedicated her life to being a caretaker. In her free time, she spends time making art and playing with her 2 grandsons!

Christine Watson – Executive Director

Christine Watson – Executive Director

Christine Watson’s  passion for God, children, horses, and serving others comes together in a ministry dedicated to transforming lives. She is the proud mother of three children and grandmother of seven, and her greatest joy is helping people discover hope, healing, and purpose through the love of Christ.

Christine earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and a degree in Labor Studies from the University of Illinois. Her education, leadership experience, and lifelong love of agriculture provide a strong foundation for leading the mission of Narrow Gate.

A longtime member of Abundant Life Church, Christine has faithfully served in many areas of ministry over the years. She has participated in mission trips, led Bible studies, and is passionate about encouraging others to grow in their faith and experience the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

Christine believes every person has immeasurable value and that God can use horses, caring relationships, and biblical truth to bring healing and lasting change. She is dedicated to creating a place where children, families, and individuals can experience God's love, build confidence, and discover the purpose He has for their lives.

Will Harlow – Board Member

Will Harlow – Board Member

Will Harlow is a lifelong farmer from Sharpsville, Indiana, where faith, family, and farming have shaped his life from an early age. Raised in the Kokomo area, Will grew up in a Christ-centered home where his father faithfully served for many years as pastor of Crossroads Community Church. This foundation instilled in him a lifelong heart for serving others and sharing the love of Christ.

Will is an elder at Crossroads Community Church and is passionate about helping people grow in their faith. He and his wife, Tricia, enjoy serving together in ministry and investing in the lives of others.

Will brings practical wisdom, servant leadership, and a heart for children and families to the Narrow Gate Horse Ranch Board. He believes God uses relationships to transform lives and is honored to be part of a ministry where the Holy Spirit, caring mentors, and horses come together to bring hope, healing, and lasting change.

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Susan Zody - Founder
Dick (Bub) Foster - President
Kim Crow - Treasurer
Angie Mast - Secretary
Dick (Bub) Foster - Facilities Director
DEAN LEICHT - BOARD MEMBER
Heather Lawson BS, MA  - Program Director, Facilitator, and Equine Specialist
Tara Kidwell - Board Member
Kaitlyn Kennedy - Ranch Manager
Susan Tobin - board member
Christine Watson – Executive Director
Will Harlow – Board Member
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Address: 7535 W. 00 NS., Kokomo, IN 46901

Phone: 765-889-3073 

Email: info@narrowgatehorseranch.com


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