About Us
Meet the Horses
Lucky
Dusty
Tamon
Pop's
Spirit
Tank
Wes
Remi
Our Team
Stan and Merilee Houghton
Stan and Merilee are the Founders of It’s Time Charity. They have had the special opportunity to own and raise some wonderful equine family pets for the past 48 years. Horses that can be rode and enjoyed by all ages along with all levels of riding skills. They are now enjoying the opportunity to spend time with the individuals and families that come to enjoy the special services that It’s Time Ranch offers. Providing a special place that anyone can come to help them feel relaxed, build their self-confidence, and escape their daily challenges while spending time at the ranch playing with the horses.
Rick and Jodi Nielsen
Rick and Jodi are major financial supporters of It’s Time Charity, providing the property to build such a wonderful facility and ranch. They also sit on the Board of Directors of It’s Time Charity. Rick and Jodi have a special love for people and horses. They are the most kind and loving people you will ever have the opportunity to meet and spend time with. They really enjoy visiting and watching those who come to It’s Time Ranch to interact with the horses along with all of the services that are offered.
Shelly Tucker
Shelly Tucker is our It’s Time Ranch Manager-Director. She is the mother to 6 beautiful daughters, all who love horses and love to ride! Shelly has over 30 years’ experience in caring for, riding and teaching others how to also enjoy her passion and love for horses. She has previous experience in working with youth in an equine therapy program and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with horses to others.
Avery Fink
Avery is our go to person and works full time at It’s Time Charity ranch. She has a great love and knowledge about horses that is immediately noticeable when you see her at work! She loves the horses like they are her very best friends and pets! She is kind and patient and loves working with people, especially those who are interested in learning to ride and care for horses. She is so good with younger children, and they all love to be with and around her every chance they get. Avery specializes in helping those who are beginners as they come to the ranch to learn about caring for and riding horses. She helps them build confidence in themselves as they quickly learn to control these beautiful animals. Avery has experience working previously at equine centers within the Utah Valley area and has begun her schooling in Equine Husbandry, Fine Arts and Entrepreneurship at Snow College.
Kenadee Houghton
Kenadee has been around and riding horses most of her life. She loves to work with and ride the horses, especially trail riding in the mountains of Utah. She loves working with people especially youth and younger children when it comes to teaching them about horses and helping them build confidence in themselves as they spend time caring for and learning to ride horses. Kenadee has worked with special education children, special needs kindergarten and preschool children for years at schools in the Alpine School District. With her main focus in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Kenadee is a perfect fit for the younger children with special needs as they visit It’s Time Charity Ranch.
Peyton Caras
A volunteer at the ranch, Peyton is the second oldest of three brothers growing up in Provo, Utah. A true family girl who absolutely loves her family. Married to her dream cowboy and living in Spring Lake, currently enjoying raising and riding their horses Honneigh and Dixie. Peyton has ridden and spent time on horses ever since she could walk! At 14 years old riding lessons were one of her most favorite things to do while spending time with horses. She loves anything outdoors and spending time in the mountains. She has always had such a love for horses and as a young teen, horses helped her build confidence in a way that nothing else could. Peyton states that as I’ve gotten older, horses have helped me through a lot of the challenges that life has thrown my way. Now after 12 good years of spending time with horses, she is enjoying helping others feel this same way as they come and spend time with the horses at Its Time Charity Ranch while looking for a beacon of hope.
Riley Caras
A great asset and volunteer at the ranch, Riley has 14 year’s experience with riding, caring for and training horses. He is a true cowboy at heart and has a special touch and bond with the horses. He loves to help other people learn how to trust and build relationships with these beautiful horses. He is one of our trail riding instructors that will help bring the love and joy of trail riding to those who would like the opportunity.