Testimonials
“This was the best week I’ve had with her after coming to the ranch just once. After working with Apple (horse) that’s all she talks about and has been a different, happier child.” (Foster mom of 6 year old with RAD, MR and from extreme abuse)
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“She is so excited. Thank you for your ministry. I know personally that it is so valuable and life changing.” (Adoptive mom of 17 year old with early abuse)
“Coming to the ranch makes me feel special like it’s just me and the horses. I like Katy (horse) because she is the oldest and has to take care of the pack like me. (13 year old foster girl with 8 foster sisters)
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On walking back to the van after working hard on the ranch he kicked some dirt and said to his mentor “It’s good for me to come out and here and work my stuff out” (15 year old boy in DHS)
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“My favorite thing about the ranch is the niceness. I don’t need to use my coping skills when I’m at a place where people are nice.” (10 year old boy in DHS)
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“The time goes so fast on the ranch and it takes so long for Thursday to come again!” (11 year old adopted girl)
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“When I stepped on the ranch I felt peace” (10 year old boy in DHS)
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“I feel excited and calm at the ranch. Sierra (horse that starved and beaten before coming to the ranch) is my favorite because she reminds me of where I came from.” (11 year old girl in foster care)
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After hearing Sierra’s story of abuse ran with her mentor to comfort the horse, lifted hay to her mouth and proceeded to tell her that “this is a safe place, no one hurts you here. The same thing happened to me but you’ll see it will be ok.” (8 year old girl in DHS)
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“I just can’t say enough about how wonderful your place is and the interaction she has already had with everyone. She really needs to work on building her confidence and understand how special and unique she is. I know taking care of the horses gives her something to look forward to and makes her feel very useful. I can’t thank you enough for the time you have spent with her. It has already been so therapeutic for her.” (biological mom of 12 year old girl)
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“Our experience at the Ranch has been nothing but great. The care that has been shown to my foster daughter as well as myself has been so great. They reach out to my foster daughter exactly where she is and they make her feel so special. They have really reached out to her through her interests and talents. She really looks forward to this time every week.” (Foster mom to a 11 year old girl)
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“Yes she is so excited to get to ride sometime in the future. She loves getting to learn new things and work with the animals. The biggest thing we are working on with her is her self esteem. Praising and celebrating even the smallest accomplishments. You guys have been such a blessing! Thanks for all you do!” – (mother of 11 year old fostered child)
“I love that place. It is friendly and fun. Sierra understands me. Her life was hard in the beginning too. Sierra likes me. She follows me around. Going to the ranch has been the best thing about the summer.” – (17 year old, adopted child)
“I enjoyed Sierra because she reminded me of where I came from.” – (12 year old, fostered child)
“Being at the Ranch make me feel safe” – (12 year old, fostered child)