The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. Proverbs 21:31
Session Components
Customized Sessions
The overall purpose of our session program is to gently love and encourage children toward the hope of Jesus. This process takes on as many unique, fun and beautiful forms as there are unique, fun, beautiful kids. Every session is an individual experience for the child. As the leader listen to the Holy Spirit and follows Him into the heart of each conversation, the result is equally unique, fun and beautiful. Each session will generally include the following components:
All Sessions are Free. Call 970-317-5510 now to book your session.
Purposeful Conversation
Session leaders practice "Pray-Listen-Do". By asking the One who knows the child best and what they need in the moment, they listen for His answer and then walk out His loving best for the child in their care. By asking thought-provoking questions and listening for honest answers, a safe place is created for the kids to talk about their life, ask questions, release their pain and experience the healing love of God. Every child/leader pair will complete a 15 minute volunteer task at the beginning of the session. In part, this time is designed to teach the importance of serving others by giving through the work of your own hands. Often this opportunity empowers children to experience how their efforts can make a loving difference for those around them. This time also helps leaders understand the current challenges the child might be facing and gain valuable perspective for how to proceed in their time together.
Play
For most kids, the world is becoming increasingly sedentary. Depression, oppression, anxiety, and fear are all highly linked to lack of movement. With the awareness that the human body was meant to move at least five miles a day, we offer opportunities for kids to simply be kids and physically play. We highly encourage our kids to have the chance to move and play.
Working With a Horse
Most of the children who come to Victory Youth Ranch are drawn to the ranch because of the horses. Since few have prior horse experience and to ensure safety for both kids and horses, everyone starts with the basics of learning how to correctly approach, halter, handle, groom, tack up, round pen, ride, and serve their horse well. As always, each session will be guided toward what the child and horse need on any given day. Our sessions can range from simply touching a horse for the first time to beginning riding skills or helping with veterinary care.
All activities with horses are not "performance" based, but rather focus on developing a kind relationship of clear communication between horse and rider.
Sessions can include any of the above components or something entirely unique. By following the Lord of love, the leader determines the best course of action for each child every time they are together. Our highest hope is for the heart of every child to be encouraged forward -- toward knowing the hope, peace, love, joy, laughter, freedom and complete redemption of Jesus.
Requirements for Participation
A Desire To Come
The only true requirement needed is that the child wants to come to the ranch. This indicates an open heart that is seeking healing and wholeness. Our session program is for kids 6-18. Occasional exceptions are made based on specific circumstances. Victory Youth Ranch understands that every child deals with their own set of unique challenges. Because of this, our session leaders listen to the Holy Spirit and follow Him toward meeting the individual needs of every child for every session. Victory Youth Ranch is not a residential facility. The majority of those in our program live within driving distance of the ranch.
Each month there a finite number of sessions available at Victory Youth Ranch. This drives us to do our best to accommodate as many kids as possible. Participants who are not able to receive a session are encouraged to try again, or sign up for a tour and join our waitlist. There is also the possibility of volunteering at the ranch. Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than receive." (Acts 20:35)
We often see as much healing and redemption through those who come to give-as we do in the those who come to take part in sessions.
In order to participate in any Ranch activities, we require that each child on the property have a current release form signed by their legal guardian. Please read through prior to your session and bring the signature page printed and signed.
Clothing & Equipment Requirements and Recommendations
For safety, we require that anyone participating with horses must:
- Wear shoes or boots with closed toes and closed heels. It is recommended that shoes or boots have little or no tread and a heel.
- Wear long pants for riding.
- Shirts need to be long enough to not expose the midriff.
- Riding helmets are required and provided. All necessary tasks are also provided.
It is recommended for all families and participants to:
- Bring your own water bottles and sunscreen.
- Wear layered clothing for ever-changing weather.
Victory Youth Ranch is a nonprofit organization classified as a 501(c)3 by the Internal Revenue Service.
Our federal tax identification number is 99-4598702.
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