Little Henry has been a beloved member of Snow Creek Ranch for over 10 years. He first wandered into our lives as a stray mini pony roaming the streets of Highlands Ranch. Back then, his favorite snacks were pizza and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches!

Since then, Henry has been featured on Animal Planet, proudly plays the Christmas donkey every Christmas Eve, and is a favorite at our Christian Cowgirl Camp and Equine & Agriculture Enrichment Program.

Henry loves children, enjoys long grooming sessions (his version of a walk on the beach!), and can often be found in the Fourth of July parade following the Pikes Peak Rangerettes while helping proudly pull the muck bucket.

We are very excited to welcome Nate Hunter back to Snow Creek Ranch for his third year of instruction! As our program continues to grow, Nate will be teaching exciting new second-year curriculum that allows returning students to dive even deeper into horsemanship, equine science, and practical ranch skills.

Nate has been professionally training horses and instructing young riders for nearly six years. He competes in Cowboy Mounted Shooting and professionally in dressage, giving students the unique opportunity to learn from both the Western and English disciplines.

Beyond the arena, Nate is an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and master falconer. His passion for horses, the outdoors, and mentoring young people makes him an invaluable part of the Snow Creek Ranch team, and we're thrilled to have him back for another amazing year.

We are excited to welcome CC Brewer to the Snow Creek Ranch family!

CC brings extensive experience in equine training, riding instruction, equine bodywork, rehabilitation, and horsemanship education.

She trained and qualified through the British Horse Society in England, where she served as Chief Instructor for a branch of the British Pony Club and as an examiner for the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS).

With many years of experience in both the United Kingdom and the United States, she is dedicated to horse welfare, rider confidence, and safe, effective horsemanship.

Passionate about working with children, CC enjoys creating a positive and encouraging environment where young people can develop confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong appreciation for horses.

We are thrilled to have her experience and enthusiasm become part of the Snow Creek Ranch program!

Michelle Kopriva is the Founder and Director of Snow Creek Ranch and has spent more than 25 years serving homeschooling families through hands-on education. Raised on a ranch in Kansas, she developed a lifelong passion for agriculture, horses, and the Western way of life.

Michelle homeschooled and raised five children, combining her experience as a homeschool parent, rancher, and youth leader to create meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, responsibility, and practical life skills. Her greatest joy is helping students discover God's creation while developing a love for horses, agriculture, and lifelong learning.