TEAM

Mike & Deb Peterson

MIKE & DEB

Partners in Christ

Married on January 1, 2005, Mike and Deb entered marriage each with their own share of baggage. No strangers to heartbreak and past wreckage, they walk out each day clinging desperately to the promises of God. The Lord Jesus is faithful to meet them where they are, heal their inner brokenness and break the chains that bind. With Isaiah 61 as their battle cry, they are "wounded healers."

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HORSES

Our equine buddies

The three amigos, Junior, Jasper and Wilson (L-R) were the original herd of TFO Farm. Wilson passed on at the ripe old age of 27 on October 25, 2017 and Jasper is now delighting campers at WLD Ranch in Fairview, PA. Today, Junior (sorrel on the left) lives at TFO Farm with pony, Clyde (shown below giving a riding lesson) and Glitter (the "freckle-face", shown on this page). Filly, Faith is the latest addition and youngest member of the TFO Herd. Junior, Clyde, Glitter and Faith serve our community well.


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A close up of a horse 's face in a field.
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THE FLOCK

Sheep, sheep and more sheep!

We were blessed by Shepherd Jenn Phillips of The Bare Woolies Flock, Titusville PA in 2011 when she donated two lambs, Grace & Bella to the ministry at TFO Farm. Ever since, the Lord has been saying, "Feed my Sheep" (John 21:17). Pictured here are Bella with one of her lambs and TFO Farm Shepherd, Katelyn with a 2016 lamb.

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IN MEMORY OF ROSCO

Sheep guard

Part Jack Russel Terrier, part Beagle, part comedian, Rosco patrolled the perimeter of the flock like a sentry. He was more suited for hunting, but when not chasing down the unwanted barn critters, he was quite content to follow Mike around and pretend to tend to the sheep. Rosco was hit by a car and passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. We certainly do miss you, little buddy!
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THE TOO FAR OUT FARM VISION

Recovery principles and other relevant life lessons are offered through equine-assisted coaching, riding instruction, and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) exercises. Lessons are delivered in three ways:

Our culture of Christian hospitality invokes a "come as you are" atmosphere, so that regardless of spiritual belief, ethnicity, gender, social status, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or educational achievement, all are welcome! Horses hold no bias and we aspire to the same. By integrating equine-assisted activities with biblical 12-step recovery and leadership principles, we create an environment that fosters emotional wellness, mental clarity, physical fitness and spiritual development for our clients, and volunteers in a manner that glorifies God. You may not agree with everything we teach, but we PROMISE to tell you the TRUTH, as it has been revealed to us in the Holy Bible, and deliver it with as much GRACE as humanly possible. Our horses are honest, open and willing partners in this Christian ministry.


THE TOO FAR OUT FARM MISSION STATEMENT

TFO Farm, LLC reaches people with the gospel and love of Jesus Christ, helping them grow, heal and prosper in love toward one another through horsemanship and equine-assisted learning, as well as the musical/visual arts and other fun farm activities.

We build on Truth, walk in Faith and serve with Obedience.

(That's TFO Farm!)