Meet the owner
Raki Joarder
Owner of Joarder Acres Ranch, Auburn, Georgia.
Rakibur Joarder — better known as Raki — brings his passion for horses and dedication to quality horsemanship to every part of Joarder Acres.
With a hands-on approach, Raki is deeply involved in day-to-day operations, from horse care and ranch work to working closely with clients and riders of every experience level.
By profession, Raki is a Senior Project Manager at PNC Bank, where his portfolio focuses on managing de novo builds from concept to completion and leading initiatives that improve processes and efficiency. The same organization, attention to detail and leadership are reflected throughout Joarder Acres.
He is committed to creating a welcoming, safe and supportive environment where horses and people can thrive — a place to learn, grow, and truly enjoy working with horses.
From the owner
Some of my earliest and happiest memories come from visiting my grandfather’s farm as a child. I was always drawn to animals, but there was something special about horses that stayed with me throughout my life.
As the years went on, life took us into the city and away from the farm lifestyle I loved so much, but that passion never truly faded. Years later, I saw that same love for horses growing in my own children. My older son started riding when he was just 4 years old, and through him, I found my way back to the saddle. What began as spending time together around horses quickly turned into something much bigger for our family.
Joarder Acres Ranch was originally created simply as a place to keep horses for my two sons, but over time it became so much more. What started as a personal dream slowly grew into a place I wanted to share — somewhere people could step away from the stress of everyday life, connect with horses, make memories with their families, and feel the same happiness horses brought to ours.
Today, Joarder Acres is a reflection of family, hard work, passion, and the simple joy of being around animals. Whether you are an experienced rider or meeting a horse for the very first time, my hope is that you feel welcomed, comfortable, and excited to come back again.
— Raki
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