Bit of Hope Ranch

12/23/2025

Every scoop matters. 🪣💛 These feed buckets fuel more than just our horses—they fuel healing.

Horse sponsorships open this January, and it costs an average of $200/month to care for just one therapy horse—covering hay, feed, supplements, routine hoof care, and vaccinations.

Now multiply that by 16 therapy horses who show up daily to support clients through mental health sessions and adaptive riding journeys. When you sponsor a horse, you help carry the weight of caring for the animals who carry so many others.

👉 Learn how to sponsor on our website through the link in our bio.

12/21/2025

Christmas came early at the ranch 🎄🐴
A huge thank-you to Haley and Cosequin for donating joint supplements to support our horses for the year ahead!

Just like humans, our older horses feel stiffness in their joints—except each leg supports 1,000+ pounds every single day. This gift means more comfort, better mobility, and hopefully a little extra spring in their step this year.

Want to be part of care like this? 👀
Visit our website to learn more about how to become a Ranch Hero, with giving opportunities at every level. Everyone has something to give. 🤍

12/18/2025

Naughty or nice? 🍂
Zorro’s statement: “The leaves attacked first.”

From driven work with the Amish to learning ranch life, he’s living his second chapter — and reminding us what it looks like when we Reach, Rescue, and Restore hurting children, families, and horses through equine-assisted therapies.

Want to be part of the mission? Support Zorro and the rest of the herd by donating through our website or grabbing a few goodies from our Amazon wishlist below 🤍🐎

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GNG4UFXZ4O19?ref_=wl_share

12/15/2025

Max is popping up to remind you to slow down this season.
Sometimes wellness looks like a curious nose over the stall door, a deep breath, and a quiet moment with the herd. 🤍

Need to schedule your time at the ranch? Visit the link in our bio!

12/13/2025

This donation really made a splash! 🎣

A huge thank you to Jim Snyder, one of our therapists here at Bit of Hope Ranch and owner of Expeditionary Counseling, for donating catfish to stock our ranch pond. Jim also offers fishing-based therapy on-site, using this task-focused, trauma-informed approach to help clients regulate their nervous system, stay present, and open up more naturally.

Fishing therapy allows clients to momentarily shift attention away from overwhelming emotions while engaging in a rhythmic activity—often making conversations feel easier in a shoulder-to-shoulder setting rather than face-to-face.

Interested in learning more about incorporating fishing into your therapy sessions? Head over to our website for more information 💻

12/12/2025

Merlin wants to know… did he make the Naughty or Nice list this year? 🎄🐾

Merlin arrived with confidence, curiosity, and just enough mischief to keep everyone on their toes. Equal parts playful and cuddly, he’s quickly made himself right at home in the barn.

Merlin — along with our 10+ barn cats — proudly serves as part of the original greeting committee, welcoming clients before they ever step into their sessions. These cats bring comfort, smiles, and a sense of calm the moment you arrive.

Caring for that many feline helpers adds up quickly. If you think Merlin (and his barn friends) belong on the Nice list, consider purchasing cat food or supplies from our Amazon Wish List to help offset the cost of keeping bellies full and paws happy. 🤍🐾

Link in bio to help us clear the list.

12/10/2025

Just a little reminder…
✨ Don’t let the Christmas Bandit steal your joy this holiday season. ✨
With the hustle and bustle this time of year brings, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — but you don’t have to carry it alone.
Our therapy sessions offer a peaceful space to breathe, reset, and reconnect with yourself during this busy season. 💚

From all of us (and our sneaky visitors) at Bit of Hope Ranch…
Wishing you a calm, cozy, joy-filled Wednesday. 🎁🐾

Connect with us for your next session by visiting the link on bio

12/07/2025

Is Hope on the Naughty or Nice list this year? 👀✨

Our tiniest teammate may be small in size, but she brings BIG energy to our mental health sessions. Hope helps our counselors and clients explore emotions, build confidence, and practice healthy coping skills—all while adding a little extra s***k and sparkle to every moment. 🐴💛

Why equine-assisted mental health works:
🐴Horses mirror emotions, helping clients gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors in real time
🫂Interacting with horses can reduce anxiety, build trust, and support emotional regulation

So tell us—naughty or nice? 🎁
If you think Hope deserves a spot on the Nice List, click the link below and grab something from our Amazon Wishlist! Your gifts directly support the tools and supplies used in our mental health sessions, helping clients continue their growth and healing journeys. 💚

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GNG4UFXZ4O19?ref_=wl_share

12/02/2025

✨ A Bit of Christmas Hope ✨
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking our community to join us in changing lives—both human and equine.

💚 87% of participants experience reduced PTSD symptoms, anxiety, flashbacks, and panic attacks within just 6 weeks of equine-assisted therapy.
💚 82% show improved motor function, stronger social communication, and better adaptive behaviors through therapeutic riding.
💚 And every year, 20,000 horses are inhumanely slaughtered across the border. At Bit of Hope Ranch, we provide rescued horses a safe sanctuary and a peaceful, love-filled life.

When you give today, you’re supporting healing, hope, and second chances—creating life-changing moments for children, adults, and the horses who serve them.

🎁 Your donation truly makes a difference.
Help us continue this mission of Trauma Care and Recovery.
👉 Give today. Change a life.
GIVE HERE⬇️
http://www.bitofhoperanch.org/donate

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Bit of Hope Ranch 🍁

As the sun sets on another year of healing, hope, and connection, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.

To our incredible sponsors — your generosity keeps our mission alive and opens the gate for so many to find peace and restoration.

To our dedicated volunteers — every hour you give, every stall you clean, every smile you share truly makes this ranch a place of welcome and warmth.

To our amazing staff — thank you for pouring your hearts into every session, every program, and every individual who steps onto this property. Your compassion is the soul of this ranch.

And to our beloved herd — the gentle giants who do the quiet, powerful work of healing. You remind us daily what patience, presence, and unconditional acceptance look like.

From our ranch family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. 🧡
May your day be filled with peace, gratitude, and a little bit of hope.

11/25/2025

There’s something truly magical that happens when horses and humans come together 🐴💛

From confidence-building to emotional regulation, therapeutic riding creates space for growth, connection, and pure JOY.

Just look at these smiles — this is what healing in motion looks like.
Whether it’s building trust, finding balance, or simply enjoying the peaceful rhythm of a ride through the woods, every session is a step forward.

At Bit of Hope Ranch, our horses meet each rider exactly where they are… and help them go a little farther than they imagined. ✨

Curious if therapeutic riding could change your life or someone you know? Reach out!
http://www.bitofhoperanch.org/therapeuticriding


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11/25/2025

THE RANCH IS HIRING!
We are looking for a part time Riding Instructor/Equine Professional for Wed and Saturday hours.
Must have teaching experience!

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/243133225879157

Equine assisted therapy for mind, body and spirit