Meet Our Staff
Makayla Parr
Owner & Executive Director
Makayla Parr is the heart behind Master’s Touch, where she serves as Founder, Owner, and Executive Director. With a passion for horses and a calling to help others, she has built a program that allows riders of all abilities to grow in confidence, skill, and connection with these incredible animals.
With over 20 years of equestrian experience, Makayla has competed in a wide range of disciplines, including hunt seat, working cow horse, reining, cutting, mounted drill team, and vaulting. She began teaching as a teenager, launching her own riding lesson business, and went on to captain 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 both the Most Outstanding Rider Award and the Community Service Award.
Makayla’s love for horses and deep desire to help children with disabilities led her to discover Hippotherapy during a school project. Inspired, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in public health, graduating in 2017, and soon returned home to make her childhood dream of opening a recreational riding facility a reality. Thanks to her unwavering dedication and the support of family, friends, and volunteers, Master’s Touch was born.
Beyond her leadership at the farm, Makayla loves spending time with her husband, Tyler, and their two boys, John Luke and James Avery. You’ll often see them around the farm, fully embracing the joys of animals and farm life. As a dedicated leader, friend, and instructor, Makayla pours her heart into everything she does—and we would be lost without her.
Rebekah Howard
Director of Marketing & Educational Programs
Rebekah Howard serves as the Director of Marketing and Educational Programs at Master's Touch, where she leads with creativity, purpose, and a deep love for both people and the outdoors. In her role, she oversees all summer camps and field trips, while also developing new educational programs that connect students to nature, animals, and hands-on learning.
With a background in storytelling and visual media, Rebekah also manages all things marketing—from social media and photography to videography, graphic design, and website content. Her passion lies in crafting experiences that are both educational and unforgettable.
Around the farm, you’ll often find her capturing candid moments, leading nature walks, or adding joy to a summer camp day through music, games, and muddy adventures. She’s especially excited about growing the farm’s flower and homesteading education programs to inspire a new generation to connect with the land and its Creator.
Rebekah graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Public Relations in 2018. From producing videos around the globe to building meaningful moments at the farm, she brings energy and heart to every project she touches. When she's not working, Rebekah enjoys life on the farm with her husband and their dogs—soaking up sunsets, tending to flowers, and dreaming up what’s next for Master's Touch.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Bekah Mitchell
Assistant Director & Riding Instructor
Bekah Mitchell has had a lifelong love for horses, which deepened into a true passion after joining Master’s Touch in the summer of 2018. What began as riding lessons quickly grew into countless hours spent volunteering in recreational sessions and investing in every aspect of life at the barn. Bekah aspires to share the remarkable gift of creation that God has bestowed upon us with others.
Over the years, Bekah has taken on many roles, growing from an office intern into a leader in communications and social media, a lesson instructor, and now Assistant Director. Today, she is involved in nearly every part of Master’s Touch—from field trips and summer camps to daily operations—bringing energy, creativity, and care to everything she does. Her heart for teaching and love for animals shine through as she helps children build confidence, skills, and meaningful connections through riding and time spent outdoors.
Some of her favorite memories at Master’s Touch include group trail rides, assisting with lessons and field trips, teaching her adorable Small Spurs preschool students, and cuddling all the farm animals. Above all, she treasures the second family she has found here.
Bekah recently married her husband, Will, and together they enjoy life on the farm surrounded by their many animals—snakes, turtles, lizards, dogs, cats, and more to come. Together, they look forward to continuing to be part of all that the farm has to offer for years to come.
Jennifer Briscoe
Administrative Assistant
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Emily Brandon
Stable Moments & Finding Shalom Program Director
Emily Brandon serves as Director of our Stable Moments and Finding Shalom programs here at the farm. Her role involves connecting with local foster families and families of children who have experienced trauma, and facilitating long term mentorship aimed at equipping youth with life skills that assist with their transition to adulthood.
Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia. She currently holds a clinical position at Project Family, providing therapy to school age children in and around Walton County who present with a range of diagnosis, to include depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD and autism. She has worked with foster youth since 2015 in several capacities including DFCS Investigative work, Parent Aid work, and Mental Health therapy.
Emily lives locally with her husband, James, and her two sons, Jay and Walker During the week and weekend, you might find her at the ball field, soccer field or basketball court cheering on her boys in their various sports. In her free time, Emily enjoys hanging out with friends, exercising, gardening or learning something new.
Emily’s deep desire is to display the love of Christ to those around her, especially those who feel loved the least. Emily has always been an animal lover and passionate about horses. As a young girl she would always ask to visit her grandfather’s farm and ride his horses, Satin and Domingo, swim in the pool and explore outside. She feels there is something truly amazing that happens when we are connected to God’s creation, whether it be outside, among others or at the barn.
Evie Broadnax
Riding Instructor | Summer Camp Intern
When she began riding lessons at Master’s Touch in 2019, Evie admits she had no idea what went into the art of riding horses. The first horse she fell in love with was Sheniah, a sweet sorrel mare who taught her patience, determination, and the basics of riding. After just a few lessons, she told her mom she had finally “found her thing.”
Evie later rode on the Master’s Touch drill team, where she enjoyed working with other riders to perform synchronized drills. While she still appreciates drill team, she began showing with IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) in fall 2022, competing in western horsemanship, ranch riding, and intermediate reining.
Although she doesn’t show as often now, Evie still enjoys low-pressure local shows, often riding her own horse in ranch riding and ranch trail classes—“just for fun.” In fall 2023, she and her family purchased a gelding named Diego as their “family horse.” While Evie is now his primary rider, the experience has helped her whole family grow in their knowledge of horses.
Since the beginning of her riding journey, Master’s Touch has been a wonderful influence in her everyday life and a strengthening factor in her own relationship with the Lord. Evie has truly come to love the people, animals, and ministry that all come together in the peaceful atmosphere of Master’s Touch. She loves teaching lessons and passing what she has learned on to the next generation of little riders.
Faith Henning
Riding 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.
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.
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.
Raine Boyd
Gardening Instructor
Raine Boyd is a dedicated gardener with over a decade of experience in the field. Her extensive horticultural and gardening knowledge allows her to cultivate thriving garden spaces. With a deep passion for teaching and a commitment to sharing the love of Jesus Christ, Raine excels in educating others about gardening and sustainable practices.
Her enthusiasm for gardening is evident in her work, and she is known for her ability to inspire and engage others through her teaching and personal faith. Her contributions have not only enhanced the beauty of our garden but have also fostered a nurturing and educational environment for all involved.
Kate Briscoe
Animal Care & Equine Operations | Summer Camp Intern
Kate Briscoe’s journey with Master’s Touch began when her family was searching for a therapy option for a loved one—and it quickly became so much more than that to her. She started her experience there with her very first riding lesson in 2018, on Hailey, and fell in love instantly.
As she grew at Master’s Touch, Kate became involved in drill team and competition through IEA. While it pushed her outside her comfort zone, she is incredibly grateful for the experience. Through IEA she earned a grand champion belt buckle and received the sportsmanship award, but values even more the connections she built along the way.
Kate's bond with the MT animals has only deepened. She feels strongly that caring for them is part of her calling, and she loves continuing to learn—whether through lessons or by observing the vet, farriers, chiropractors, and massage therapists.
Before joining the staff, Kate attended camps, volunteered, and rode weekly—and she continues to do so. She especially enjoys assisting with our special needs riders, who hold a very special place in her heart, field trips, camps, and never passes up a good trail ride.
Coosie, one of her heart horses, will always hold a special place in her story. She loved her deeply and credits her with giving her confidence as a rider.
Kate loves everything about Master’s Touch—the people, the animals, and the vision. To her, it is more than just a place to ride; it has truly become a second family.
Carey Rauton
Animal Care & Equine Operations
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Makayla Cavegn
Animal Care & Equine Operations
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Stephen Briscoe
Facilities & Grounds Assistant
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