ABOUT THE RANCH
We are a non-profit, faith-based, equine-assisted, youth mentorship program.
Living Hope Youth Ranch, we believe every child is created with purpose, dignity, and a future full of hope. Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our mission is to create a place where children and teens can experience restoration—heart, mind, and soul—through connection with animals, nature, and caring mentors. Many of the youth who come to the ranch are walking through life’s harder seasons—grief, change, or uncertainty. But rather than define them by their circumstances, we offer a space where they can simply be kids: safe, free, and surrounded by the truth that they are deeply loved. What makes this place even more special is our herd. Each of our horses has a story. Some are young and adjusting to life without their mamas. Others are older and need extra care, patience, and rest. Some have faced fear or uncertainty of their own. Like the children they serve, our horses are on a journey of healing—and in the process, they gently teach lessons in courage, trust, and grace. Each one-on-one session pairs a child with a mentor and often a horse, inviting moments of connection that are honest and meaningful. Together they might ride, groom, walk, or simply sit quietly side by side. Every encounter is a chance to reflect the heart of God—a Father who restores, redeems, and never gives up. All sessions are offered completely free of charge, made possible through the generosity of those who believe in the power of hope—and the One who gives it. Here, broken things become beautiful. And every story, no matter how it begins, can be redeemed.
WHAT WE DO
Each session is 60-minutes and consists of purposeful one-on-one activities which build lasting relationships full of God’s love, truth, and kindness.
These sessions can vary from horse riding, horse handling, side by side rides, arts and crafts, games, monster truck rides, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, operating an excavator or tractor, jeep rides, archery, airsoft, and sometimes puppy play. Sessions are adaptable to meet the individual needs of each child.
Rather than having a group setting, where the child has the potential of being overlooked, our sessions consist of one-on-one time where the child is nurtured by a single leader. This allows the leader to share in the child’s challenges and victories. All of this is done free of charge. Through hands-on experience, kids are taught the values of faith, trust, hope, and family.
WHO WE SERVE
Although the primary focus of Living Hope is to serve at-risk children, our program is available for any child. The only true requirement for kids visiting the Ranch is that they want to participate. Their desire to be here indicates a willing soul. This willingness is where broken hearts and lives can be led toward the healing hope of Jesus Christ.