The Best Little Horse House in Hastings, Inc.
501(c)3 Non Profit Organization
The Jarred Robinson Memorial Page
This page is dedicated to a celebration of the life of Jarred Robinson, and will be updated on an ongoing basis. If you knew Jarred or his family, and would like to have your own thoughts and prayers added to this page, please email me at equineconsultant@hotmail.com and I will add it to the page. Our hearts go out to his family and friends, and we will continue his legacy in the care of shelter horses who otherwise would not have a chance.
"Words cannot express our appreciation for your kindness and generosity. We have been truely blessed with the love and support of friends like YOU!" ~ Jarred, Lauren, Patty, Dan, and Beth
Click Here to View the Celebration of Life Video
(music included)
Jarred Robinson was a horse advocate, and was killed in an accident on a family ranch in Ogallala. He was helping to load equipment at the farm when the accident occurred. He was 27 years old, and passed away Saturday, June 21st at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Jarred was born November 24, 1980 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Danny Lee and Elizabeth Anne (Lee) Robinson. Jarred attended grade school in Des Moines, Iowa before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas in 1988. In Little Rock he attended grade school and later middle school at the Pulaski Academy. He attended and graduated from the Park View High School in Little Rock. Following his graduation from high school Jarred attended the University of Arkansas, NCTA in Curtis, Nebraska and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln before returning to Ogallala to work on the Lee family ranch.
He loved his horses and the ranch life that surrounded him. His hobbies included playing the guitar, writing music, gardening and many different facets of music. His animal family will miss his hugs and kisses. Jarred's surviving family includes: His mother, Beth Robinson of Little Rock, AR, his father, Dan and wife Patty Robinson of Portland, OR, his sister, Lauren Robinson of Alameda, CA, his grandparents, Paul and Fern Robinson of Oshkosh, NE, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Best Little Horse House in Hastings, Inc. is carrying on Jarred's love of horses by utilizing memorial contributions in his name for the care and training of horses at our facility. We thank everyone that has contributed to date. Anyone that has personal thoughts or prayers may email us and we will add your information to this memorial page.
"Thank you so much for helping honor Jarred. His love and his life were his horses."
- Dan Robinson, Jarred's father.
"Most people spend their whole life trying to establish their place in the world.
In the relatively short time Jarred was amongst us he accomplished that.
His place was here.
He was well liked and respected by everyone who knew him.
His work and his horses were admired, and sought after.
He loved and cared for his grandfather in his final years.
He was a true southern gentleman and scholar.
I don't know how we will get along without him, but I refuse to be sad.
I will celebrate his life, and treasure the good times that we had with him." - Matt Nielsen
Thank you to the following people who have donated to Jarred's memorial:
Duane and Rose Marie Robinson - Uncle and Aunt
The OHSU Medical Group - Portland Oregon
Casey Eye Institute-OR and PACU to include the following people:
Bella Almario ~ Kelly Beard ~ Mark Berreman ~ Anna Brown ~ Deb Carter ~ Yogi Chand ~ Jennifer Corder Becky Duppenthaler ~ Maria Fernandez ~ Katie Flynn ~ Christina Greco ~ Hanna Gultie ~ Sharron Haas ~ Jill Hair ~ Kayna Hogue ~ Karla Hook ~ Lauren Jensen ~ Vernon Kent ~ Gaylene Krostag ~ Sue Lowry ~ Ginna McLean ~ Carol Ontkean ~ Tanida Rerkjirattikal ~Sharon Susanka
As well as the following additional contributors:
~Heike Gries ~ Richard Botney ~ Erik Letko ~ John and Ann Stout ~ Debbie and Steven Carter ~
~Wendy Knudsen, M.D. and Mark Knudsen ~
~ Michael Schmitz
Laurie Christensen & Colin Ma
"I have worked with his lovely, kind father for many years - we are so sad about this tragic loss." - Laurie Christensen
Cliff and Vicki Bragg, Springtown Texas -Cliff's Auto Service Center, Inc.
The wonderful people who work with Dan Robinson in the Pediatric Sedation Services at Doernbecher Children's Hospital:
Jeri Thrall ~ Jennifer Ledbetter ~ Patrice Dugan ~ Mina Bacigalupi ~ Margie Nielsen ~ Julie Nathe ~ Gale Edwards ~
Peggy Snyder ~ Jan Davis ~ Cris Wright ~ Inger Aliason ~ Lisa and Rick Apau ~ Terry and Larry Hardin
...... and others that wish to remain anonymous of the Pediatric Sedation Services, Doernbecher Children's Hospital
"We are all so happy to be able to do something meaningful to comfort Dan and remember his son" ~ Terry Hardin
Angela Kendrick
"The world can only be diminished by the loss of such a wonderful person. He will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to Danny and the entire Robinson family." ~ Daniel J. Woodward, M.D.
Charlotte Workman
"We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Jarred. Patty, Dan and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. The video was certainly a beautiful celebration of a wonderful young man." - Sincerely, Tammy and Scott Gillham, Little Rock, Arkansas
***There is also a scholarship fund set up that the Robinson Family and others may contribute to in Jarred's name. This fund is with the University of Nebraska and their Equine Judging program.... more details to follow***
Pictured above: Jarred on the Lee Ranch in Ogallala Nebraska approximately 3 weeks prior to his passing. Photo usage courtesy of Sara Blancett.
Ride the open ranges of Heaven, Jarred. - Kristy Heidorn, The Best Little Horse House in Hastings, Inc.
Pictured above, Jarred mounting a horse at the Lee Ranch.
Pictured above: Rue, ("Un-Rue-Lee") the ranch dog posing for "A dog's life at the Lee Ranch", Ogallala, Nebraska. "The dog’s name is Rue, officially it is Un-Rue-Lee, since his grandfather had all his horses have the "Lee" as part of their registered names. I thought this registered name was kind of neat." - Dan Robinson, Jarred's dad.
Pictured above: Mare and foal with Jarred watchful nearby at the Lee Ranch, Ogallala, Nebraska.
Pictured above: Photo of Jarred on his horse at the Lee Ranch, Ogallala Nebraska.
Below: Poem written by Jarred's Grandma Fern:
Special Thanks To Sara Blancett for the use of her photographs of Jarred and the Ranch.
You can view Sara's work at www.sarablancett.com
If you need to get a hold of us, you can email at:
equineconsultant@hotmail.com if you have any questions or comments. Thanks!