JOYFUL HORSE PROJECT
Veterans caring for the land, the horses and each other
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Restoration Ranch Military Veteran Equine Partnership Program
Our veterans program is a unique horsemanship program designed as a recreational and community-building opportunity for retired military families. Veterans and their family members work one-on-one with a horse and a coach while enjoying the camaraderie of other military families and volunteers. The ranch setting offers a relaxed, non-competitive environment where the focus is on learning how to help rehabilitating horses re-establish bonds of trust with people.
The foundation of the program is based on developing a working partnership with the horse. Participants learn to use body language and rope position to clearly communicate and direct the horse. They are asked to actively observe the horse’s response and adjust their own actions accordingly. This process of asking, observing and comparing responses, helps participants begin to develop a feel for the horse and learn how to improve the quality of their work together.
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JOYFUL HORSE PROJECT
Board of directorsas of 02/20/2022
Beth Rand
Joyful Horse Project dba Restoration Ranch
Term: 2012 -
Dee Marrs
Restoration Ranch
Rick Zehrer
Restoration Ranch
Jack Crownover
Restoration Ranch
Jeff Hughes
Restoration Ranch
Eileen Depew
Restoration Ranch
Steve Cox
Restoration Ranch
Sue Knolle
Restoration Ranch
Board leadership practices
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Organizational demographics
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