Hi, I'm Katie Van Slyke
Hello and welcome friends! My name is Katie Van Slyke (Mabry), and I'm a 28 year old Tennessean.
I'm a horse breeder and creator who shares the everyday work, big milestones, and funny moments of life at Running Springs, my family's working horse-and-cattle farm.
I currently live across the street from the farm that I grew up on with my amazing husband of 5 years, Jonathan.
We have built our life around the farm, our animals, and the outdoor traditions we love. What you see online is the real rhythm of the place: breeding decisions, foaling nights, chores, new arrivals, hard lessons, and plenty of personality.
Along with the mini farm, I spend much of my life caring for my Quarter horses who I both show on the AQHA circuit and breed! From breeding, to birthing, raising and weaning, I love every minute of it! Even though we have to say goodbye to many of the babies, we keep up with them when we can and love to see the joy they bring to their new farm families!
Outdoors
I also spend a lot of my time hunting, both in and out of state, for a multitude of wild game (Ex: Whitetail deer, Turkey, Dove, Quail, Wild hogs, and many more).
And finally...
Jonathan and I have two dogs, Kimmy and Winnie, who are our only children at the moment. They are spoiled rotten, but we still love them to death!