Gem

Gem was purchased as a yearling by his donor Debbie Emerson from New Hampshire. Trained in centered riding and groundwork, Gem was well loved and cared for along with his other horse buddies, including Peaches. Debbie ran a small similar ministry in northern New Hampshire but struggled to manage with her own health and decided to close the doors and donate her last two horses to another similar ministry (in the Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch similar ministry network). Take Heart was actually the closest similar ministry, and after speaking over the phone, Debbie and Meagan knew it was God’s plan for Gem and Peaches to come to Pennsylvania. Grant and Meagan took a whirlwind of a road trip to trailer Gem & Peaches home. Debbie was more than generous and donated everything she had for her ministry to Take Heart – entrusting her dream to Take Heart.

Gem is quiet and gentle-natured, but opinionated. Since he found his voice, he hasn’t been afraid to use it! Gem is not in any way dangerous but has a lot to “say” if you will listen. He is one of the herd leaders and seems to befriend and look after the younger geldings in the herd. Gem is wise and intuitive. He will make you earn his attention and affection and can be a bit difficult to connect with at first. I am safe enough to build a client’s confidence but complex enough to give a client a challenge in building a true partnership. He is also good with children and knows to take care of them. Gem’s word from God is “Wisdom.”