Hooley Farms- Horses, Highlands & Flowers

08/03/2026

A huge thank you to Krista Washler Photography for using the farm as the backdrop for your photo session. We're so grateful for talented local photographers like Krista who help families preserve special moments in such a unique setting. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us! Everett, you are looking great with those animals!

07/27/2026

A huge thank you to Building Blocks Outreach Inc. and Bernice Bush for inviting us to be part of your summer celebration!

We had a great time meeting so many amazing families and seeing firsthand the incredible job your team does loving on kids and serving the community.

A special shout out to the Southside High School Cheerleaders and Coach Candice Underwood for all of their hard work and helping make the day such a success.

We are so grateful to partner with local organizations that are making a difference in the lives of families throughout our community.

07/20/2026

Night at the Hooley Farm!

Join us on Friday, August 28, from 6:00–8:00 PM for a FREE family night at the farm!

Enjoy FREE horse rides, meet our miniature Highland cattle, Nigerian Dwarf goats, miniature donkeys, miniature horses, and browse our beautiful fresh-cut flowers.

Thanks to the generous support of AG and Micropulse, all horse rides and animal encounters are FREE!

📍 Hooley Family Farms
9119 Hessen Cassel Road, Fort Wayne

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy an evening on the farm. We can't wait to see you! Come ride with us!

07/12/2026

We are incredibly honored to have the Hooley Horse Youth Initiative featured in the Journal Gazette!

Through hands-on experiences with horses, students build confidence, develop leadership skills, and learn the SHIP traits that guide everything we do: Self-Control, Humility, Integrity, and Perseverance.

One of the greatest joys has been welcoming students who may have never had the opportunity to interact with horses before. Watching fear turn into confidence and uncertainty become courage is why this program exists.

If you would like to help provide FREE programming for local youth, you can make a tax-deductible gift through our fiscal sponsor, the C the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. Simply scan the QR code on the Hooley Horse Youth Initiative page. Every gift, no matter the size, helps remove financial barriers so more students can experience the life-changing lessons horses have to teach.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the next generation.

🐴 Horse Encounters. Life Lessons.

As City leaders continue to address concerns about violence in the community, local organizations are using $125,000 in youth violence prevention microgrants to expand mentoring and support programs for teenagers.

07/05/2026

LEGACY.

There's nothing quite like baling hay on one of the hottest days of the summer! This past week reminded us that while farming takes a lot of hard work, it also reminds us how much we depend on one another. We are incredibly grateful for this amazing group of friends and family, along with several others, who gave up their time to help us get the hay in before the weather changed.

We especially want to recognize the gentleman sitting next to Cory in the photo. Donny Lytle was Cory and Derek's elementary Sunday school teacher many years ago. For decades, Donny has faithfully invested in the lives of others, sharing not only his own story, but also the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Having Donny and his son helping this week was a true full-circle moment. Years ago, he poured into the lives of two young Hooley boys. This week, we had the privilege of working beside him in the hay field.

As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday this year, our greatest legacy is often found in the people we choose to invest in. The lessons we teach, the encouragement we give, and the time we spend serving others can have an impact for generations.

Thank you, Donny for faithfully investing in our lives so many years ago. Your legacy continues to bear fruit. Who are you investing in today?

06/29/2026

Thank you Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana for spending the evening with us at Hooley Family Farms! It was a joy to host your amazing families!

If your business, nonprofit, church, school, or organization is looking for a unique way to celebrate, we'd love to host your next event. From employee appreciation and client events to family gatherings and community celebrations, we'll help create an experience your guests will remember.Send us a message to learn more!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Today we're especially grateful for my dad, Byron Hooley, better known around the farm as Grandpa Hooley.

Dad taught us a great deal about horses over the years, but even more importantly, he taught us how to treat people. One of his famous lines whenever we were out in public was:

"When someone talks to you, make sure you answer back, and then ask them a question."

It was a simple lesson about showing respect, taking an interest in others, and making people feel valued. Looking back, those lessons have shaped our family just as much as anything we learned in the barn.

Dad, we love you and are incredibly grateful for the legacy you've left in our family and in the lives of so many others. Thank you for teaching us about hard work, kindness, humility, and the importance of caring for people well.

Happy Father's Day, Grandpa Hooley!

06/20/2026

A huge thank you to Fort Wayne Metals for inviting us to be part of your employee celebration last weekend!

Fort Wayne Metals is a world-class company right here in Fort Wayne and a leading supplier of medical wire used throughout the United States. We are grateful for organizations that invest in their employees and create meaningful opportunities for families to connect and celebrate together.

If your business, church, school, or organization is looking for a unique hands-on experience for an employee appreciation event, company picnic, customer event, or community celebration, we'd love to help! We can host large groups here at the farm or come to you!

Our Nigerian Dwarf goats, miniature Highland cattle, miniature donkeys, and horse rides bring a fun, interactive experience that guests of all ages enjoy.

Send us a message and let us help add some hands-on animal fun to your next event!

06/18/2026

Come out and see us tonight, free rides starting at 5:30pm. Thank you for having us out again this year!

FREEDOM FEST!!
This Thursday and you won't want to miss it!
See you there!

06/13/2026

🐐Week 2: Day 5 Afternoon Session🐐

Hooley Horse Camp 2026 is officially a wrap!

What an incredible two weeks it has been! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our camp families for trusting us with your children and joining us for our closing ceremonies.

Over the past two weeks:

• More than 225 campers experienced the joys of life on the farm.
• Over 40 staff members and volunteers helped make camp possible.
• Campers interacted with 28 different animals, including horses, miniature donkeys, Nigerian Dwarf goats, and miniature Highland cattle.
• We crowned 20 Horse P**p Olympic Champions.
• We shared countless conversations about Self-Control, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, and Dependability.

Our final Word of the Day was:

⭐ Dependable — Do what you say you'll do! ⭐

One of the highlights of the week was introducing campers to our newest venture at Hooley Farms: Beverage Burros! Campers loved meeting Zeke and Jubilee, our miniature donkeys who are training to deliver beverages at weddings, corporate events, parties, and other special occasions. We can't wait to share more about this fun and unique addition to the farm!

While campers certainly learned about horses and farm animals, our greatest hope is that they take home lessons that extend far beyond the farm. We hope the SHIP traits, Self-Control, Humility, Integrity, and Perseverance, continue to spark meaningful conversations around your dinner tables and guide your children throughout the year.

🥰 We are also incredibly grateful for those who have supported the Hooley Horse Youth Initiative. Your generosity helps provide horse-centered learning experiences, scholarships, and character development opportunities for Fort Wayne youth who might not otherwise have access to them.

All donations are tax-deductible through the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.

If you would like to support the Hooley Horse Youth Initiative, simply click the link below:

https://cfgfw.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=7734
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As we close another summer of camp, please know how thankful we are for your support, encouragement, and trust. It has been a joy and privilege to spend these past two weeks with your children.