A girl with light brown hair tied back with a red scrunchie, wearing a black T-shirt with red hearts, navy pants, and white sneakers, standing next to a brown horse with a white blaze on its face, in a sandy outdoor enclosure with metal fencing and a background of houses, trees, and a colorful school bus.

It is our belief that horses can help heal the broken soul.

By pairing horses with children who have experienced conflict or trauma, we believe healing can take place.

Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV).

“Come to me all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

OUR 4 CORNERSTONES

  • A side-by-side comparison of two horses, one on the left and one on the right. The left horse is a light brown or tan color with a white mark on its forehead, standing on a dirt or muddy ground in a fenced area. The right horse is darker brown or chestnut with a darker mane, standing on green grass in a sunny outdoor setting.

    RESCUE EQUINE

    Our rescued horses are key in our mentorship program as they have experienced similar trauma and difficulties as the children. We often call them ‘silent equine counselors.’ Pictured above, is Hope before and after being rescued.

  • Two women and a girl standing next to a brown horse with a white mane inside a wooden stable. The woman on the left wears a neon green shirt, and the girl on the right wears a purple shirt. The women and girl are smiling, hugging the horse, and looking at the camera.

    MENTOR CHILDREN

    Our mentor leaders select specific activities to meet the participant’s needs. Our goal is to give hope and healing that will make an impact in their lives.

  • A person holds a small, light gray heart-shaped stone with the word 'Hope' engraved on it, fingers gently grasping the stone.

    RESTORE HOPE

    Many of our youth have experienced difficulty and trauma. Our sessions give space for healing to take place.

  • A brown horse is lying on green grass, rolling onto its back with its legs in the air, in a field surrounded by a wire fence and trees in the background.

    REHOME EQUINE TO FOREVER HOMES

    For horses that do not qualify for the mentorship program, we adopt them out through contract to a forever home.

Hope’s Haven Youth Ranch is a faith based, nonprofit that seeks hope and healing for both children and horses living with trauma. Our six week program can be quite transformative and impacts both the lives of the mentors and those participating in the program.

Contact us about registering your child for a session, or if you feel led to get involved.

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Hope’s Haven is a 2023 recipient of the WGAL8 “8 WHO CARE” award for extraordinary community service!

Click the image below for news article and video segment aired on WGAL8.

Two news anchors, a man in a dark suit and a woman in a black blouse with red floral patterns, sit behind a glass news desk in a TV studio. Behind them is a large screen displaying the WGAL 8 and NBC logos and the text "who care" with a cloud graphic.

“One of the new mentors who had seen him only a couple of weeks was asked what she saw when she watched him there and she said "Joy".  I got tears in my eyes when I heard that because that is a term that none of us would have ever have associated with him before unfortunately. To see him experience such "JOY" every week and be so excited to come to Hope's Haven every time has been indescribable and my family and I are so grateful for all of the positive experiences that both of my grandchildren have experienced through this wonderful program at Hope's Haven.”

— Mary A.

2024 youth mentorship season
Two boys and an adult inspecting a brown horse with a saddle outside on a grassy area, with parked cars and a red barn in the background.
A young girl wearing a blue helmet and a black t-shirt sits on a brown horse with white facial markings. She has spread her arms wide and is smiling. An adult woman in a black shirt and black pants holds the horse by the reins, also smiling. They are
A young girl in a red hoodie sitting on the barn floor, holding a paintbrush and paint palette, facing a brown horse.
A young man in a gray Star Wars sweatshirt standing next to a horse wearing a red Santa hat costume inside a wooden stable.
A young boy in a gray jacket smiling while holding a coffee cup, standing next to a horse wearing a red and white Christmas hat, inside a wooden stable with a gift bag in front.
A young girl hugging a large dog wearing a red and white Christmas Santa hat, with festive white pom-pom trim, inside a wooden room.
A young girl smiling and standing next to a brown horse inside a wooden stable.
A boy hugging a brown and white horse outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and a fence in the background.
A young girl is riding a tan horse with a purple bridle while a woman stands beside them in an outdoor riding arena, smiling. The girl is wearing a riding helmet, and the woman has sunglasses on her head. In the background, there are houses, trees, a
A young girl wearing a yellow shirt and a black helmet rides a gray and white horse, holding the reins, with an older woman in sunglasses and a purple T-shirt standing beside them in an outdoor riding area with trees and a fence in the background.
Two girls sitting on a blue wooden bench with a black and white horse standing nearby, in an outdoor riding area with green trees and cloudy sky.
A girl is lying on a brown horse's back while a woman stands beside the horse holding its bridle and smiling. The girl is wearing a helmet, red shirt, blue shorts, and white sneakers. The background features a red barn, silos, and trees under a clear
Young girl with glasses and purple hoodie brushing a large horse inside a stable. Two other horses are visible in the background, one black and white, and the other white. The stable has wooden beams, stall doors, and open doors leading outside.
A man with a helmet hugging a brown and white horse in an outdoor riding arena.
Two women and a horse in a fenced outdoor area on a sunny day. One woman is holding the horse's reins and is wearing a helmet, while the other is wearing sunglasses and a white long-sleeve shirt with blue text. There are trees, houses, and a playgrou
A girl wearing glasses and a helmet standing next to a black and white horse at a farm on a sunny day with a blue sky and some clouds.
A young girl wearing a helmet rides a black and white horse, with her arms extended to the sides, while an adult woman stands beside them holding the horse's reins. They are outdoors on a sunny day with a cloudy sky and a barn in the background.
Young girl with braided hair hugging a white horse with a turquoise halter.
A young boy wearing a helmet rides a black and white horse at an outdoor equestrian area, accompanied by two women and other spectators.
Two women and a girl standing next to a brown horse in an outdoor riding arena with trees, a white house, and a utility pole in the background.
A young girl petting a black horse with a white star on its face at an outdoor riding area during daytime, with a clear sky and some clouds in the background.