Freedom Reigns Ranch

Junior Ranchers is a small group mentorship for youth ages 9-24. 
Participants are put in groups of no more than 8 based on age, gender, and life-circumstance. Together they learn leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, and practice relational skills through horsemanship, interacting with peers, and engaging in practical application Bible study.

Family Sessions are an opportunity for families dealing with inter-relational challenges to step outside of their routine in the Ranch setting. Initiated by a request from a parent/foster parent/guardian, and facilitated by a Ranch mentor, the session can focus on topics including teamwork, respect, communicating emotions, problem-solving, and boundaries... or the time can simply be used as a "bright spot" in the midst of family turmoil.

After time with the horses, discussion around a campfire (complete with s’mores!) is used to bring closure to the session and encourage continued healthy interaction amongst family members.

Group Sessions are a “unique circumstance opportunity” in which groups who relate to, work with, and interact with each other outside of Freedom Reigns are brought to the Ranch for an extended 2-hour session that includes working with horses as well as a discussion/debrief time. The time can be used as a devotional, team-building activity, or be a chance for groups to have a fun afternoon together.

Groups come from a variety of circumstances including foster family cohorts, grief and trauma groups in counseling, marriage groups, support groups in counseling for a variety of circumstances (bullying, eating disorders, addiction recovery, etc.), and co-workers or teammates experiencing communication challenges.