Rebekah Fookes
Rebekah serves as the Development Director & a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) at the Ranch. She joined the herd in 2018 as a volunteer while balancing her long-time job at Amy’s Ice Creams and pursuing her Bachelor’s degree. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in applied learning & development, along with minors in sociology & social work. With experience working with youth, she is passionate about helping young people discover their voice & strengths. She believes horses are uniquely capable of facilitating this process in ways humans can’t! Her mission at the Ranch is to inspire generosity in the greater Austin area & beyond, ensuring the magic of equine-assisted services continues to grow & thrive.
Rebekah’s love of horses began early, starting riding lessons at age 6. Her late grandmother played a significant role in fostering that passion, putting her on horseback before she could even walk. Many of Rebekah’s childhood summers were spent helping her grandmother drive cattle on horseback in the Teanaway Valley in central Washington. She also competed in equestrian activities through 4H and on her high school’s equestrian team outside of Portland, Oregon. While she has explored many disciplines, she has always been drawn to English-style events, particularly jumping & dressage.
Outside of the Ranch, Rebekah enjoys spending time with her partner, cat, and dog. She loves astrology, art, interior design, a good show or movie, going to concerts, and soaking up the sun.