Meet Our Staff
Makayla Parr
Owner & Executive Director
Makayla Parr is the Founder and Executive Director of Master’s Touch Recreational Riding. She excels in offering therapeutic riding programs for individuals with mental and physical disabilities while teaching horseback riding skills. Growing up in Social Circle, Georgia, Makayla's passion for animals and the outdoors took root early on.
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With over 15 years of equestrian experience, Makayla has competed in various disciplines, including hunt seat, working cow horse, reining, cutting, mounted drill team, and vaulting. She launched her teaching career as a teenager by starting her own riding lesson business. During high school, she captained the Walton County 4-H Mounted Drill Team to multiple state and regional victories. As an NCAA athlete at the University of South Carolina, she earned the Most Outstanding Rider Award and the Community Service Award.
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Makayla's early fascination with horses and a deep-seated desire to help disabled children led her to discover Hippotherapy during a school project. Combining these lifelong passions, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in public health, graduating in May 2017. She then returned to Georgia to fulfill her childhood dream of opening a therapeutic riding facility, a goal she achieved with the support of family, friends, and dedicated volunteers.
Bekah Harris
Instructor & Office Administrator
Bekah Harris has had a lifelong love for horses, which blossomed into a deep passion upon joining Master’s Touch in the summer of 2018. Initially starting with riding lessons, Bekah quickly immersed herself in volunteering for therapeutic sessions and spending every possible moment at the barn. By 2020, she transitioned from an office intern to a key role in communications and social media, and eventually became a lesson instructor. Bekah remains dedicated to teaching children the joys of riding and the therapeutic benefits of interacting with animals.
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Among her cherished memories at Master’s Touch are group trail rides, assisting Makayla with therapeutic lessons and field trips, and celebrating drill performances with her teammates and her beloved drill horse, Willow. Bekah treasures the second family she has found at Master’s Touch.
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A high school graduate of May 2022, Bekah is now pursuing an associate's degree and a career in equine training and therapy. She aspires to share the remarkable gift of creation that God has bestowed upon us with others.
Faith Henning
Instructor
Faith Henning is an instructor at Master’s Touch with a lifelong passion for horses. Her fascination began in childhood when she and her sister took riding lessons at a local farm. Throughout her youth and teenage years, Faith competed in various disciplines, including hunt seat, hunter over fences, dressage, and western pleasure at local shows. Starting at age 16, she dedicated every summer for a decade to running Double E Horse Camps across North Georgia with her best friend.
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After college, Faith discovered her “heart horse,” a Tennessee Walking Horse named Copper, who now resides at Master’s Touch. She began her professional journey in 2010, training horses, teaching riding lessons, and coaching at shows for local barns. Following her marriage in 2013, she transitioned from the professional horse world to work for the State of Georgia. However, she continued to teach lessons occasionally and enjoy trail riding with Copper. Faith now instructs part-time at Master’s Touch while balancing a full-time job and a side business as an artist.
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Faith is deeply appreciative of the instructors who mentored her as a young equestrian and is committed to imparting that same knowledge and encouragement to the next generation. Her goal is to cultivate competent and compassionate riders who are well-versed in all aspects of horse care.
Angela Clegg
Creative Director
Angela Clegg serves as the Creative Director at Master’s Touch, where she blends storytelling with animal and plant sciences, as well as arts such as drama, music, and history, to foster a deeper connection with the God of Creation. Her role involves teaching the principles of Kingdom, Mastery, and Shepherding, with the goal of guiding others to a profound understanding of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
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Angela has been dedicated to ministry with children and youth since 1990. Her extensive experience includes roles as a youth and children’s ministry director, and fifteen years leading traveling ministries focused on puppetry, music, dance, and clowning. As a homeschool mom, she furthered her ministry by serving as the Creative Director at Master’s Academy of Fine Arts in Athens for 13 years, before transitioning to help cultivate the gifts and books store at the local Social Circle Ace Hardware, owned by her husband, Joel.
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In 2017, Angela began supporting her daughter, Makayla, in establishing Master’s Touch Recreational Riding. By 2021, she started developing the complementary Christian education and entertainment programs offered at Master’s Touch, which continue to evolve.
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Angela is a cherished member of the Master’s Touch staff, renowned for her extraordinary creativity. Her innovative ideas have transformed the farm in many ways, including our amazing classroom space and beautiful gardens. Her contributions are integral to the vibrant and enriching environment at Master’s Touch.
Rebekah Howard
Marketing Director & Photographer
Rebekah Howard is the heart and soul of marketing at Master's Touch, where she wears multiple hats with flair. As our social media manager, photographer, videographer, graphic designer, and website guru, Rebekah handles all things marketing with a touch of magic. If you’ve messaged us on Facebook, there’s a good chance you’ve already had a chat with Rebekah!
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Around the farm, you might catch her in action – snapping candid shots of students in their lessons, capturing hilarious moments with our animals, or singing on stage at one of our lively farm events. Her enthusiasm and creativity are infectious, making every project a delightful adventure.
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Rebekah graduated from Kennesaw State with a degree in Public Relations in 2018. She kicked off her career as a professional video producer and photographer, and has crafted stories from coastal weddings to mission projects in Greece. But no matter where her travels take her, she finds her favorite view from her porch overlooking our farm.
When she’s not busy with work, Rebekah enjoys spending time with her husband and two golden retrievers around the farm. Her dedication and vibrant personality make her a beloved member of the Master's Touch team and a driving force behind our mission.
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