FAQ
What should my child wear?
Children will want to dress for the weather. We will spend some time inside and some outside. Here’s a list of what to consider:
- Long pants – jeans if they have them
- No baggy clothes or clothes that are too tight.
- Warm clothes in the winter, including gloves and something to cover the ears, gloves
- Shoes they don’t mind getting dirty
- Boots for riding
- T-shirt, something that covers the shoulders
Do they need any special clothing in order to ride a horse?
Yes. To ride the children need closed toe boots with heels. No sandals or flip flops while riding.
Children also need a helmet.
Must a parent or guardian stay on the premises?
Yes. We ask the family member or guardian to stay. Children often enjoy having someone watch to share their great moments with. The family member can wait in their vehicle if the weather is too cold or wet of course.
Does the ranch provide helmets for the children when they ride?
Yes. You are welcome to bring your own also, but they need to be certified equestrian helmets.
How often can a child come to the ranch?
We schedule sessions twice a month for a child.
Do you offer ranch tours?
Yes. People may come and visit the ranch. Please call in advance, (425) 210-4223, so we can have someone available to give you a tour. If you are bringing children who may want to ride let us know so we can schedule them for a session while you are here.
Who do you serve?
We want all children to come and be a part of the ranch. Some youth are at-risk or just struggling in some way, while some simply have no other means to be around horses. Horses are often very comforting and a source of healing for children, especially hurting ones.
What are the horses like?
Angel is a retired team penning horse with knees that won’t let her do that anymore. She is a beautiful bay, calm and eager to please. She is about 14-3 hands tall. She thrives under the love of children.
Dallas is a buckskin and loves to be outdoors. She is as sweet as candy and takes care of her horse friends as well as the children.
Learn more about Angel and Dallas and see their pictures on our “About Us” page.
How did the ranch get started?
Glen, Becky, Paul and Sherrie met at Crystal Peaks in Oregon. They come from various backgrounds yet with a similar desire and focus. All of them wanted to bring children and horses together to be loved and healed. Through their churches, their careers, or their communities they saw a need for a place children would feel safe, could be loved and listened to.
Meetings started and they began to explore how a ranch could be started up in their area. It has been three years now and the blessings have been many. God has been generous and continues to lead them as they enter into their fourth year.
Does everyone who comes to the ranch need a signed release form?
Yes, everyone who comes to the ranch needs to have a signed release form.
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