Bit of Hope Ranch

03/06/2026

Training Day at the Ranch 🐴
Our team spent time in staff training as we begin integrating two of our newest horses, Athena and Deacon, into our Herdsmanship University program for Saddle Club. This process is so important as we learn each horse’s personality, strengths, and comfort level before they begin working alongside our students.
At Bit of Hope, every horse is a vital partner in the healing and growth that happens here. Caring for them responsibly—including feed, hay, vet care, farrier visits, and daily needs—costs about $300 per horse each month.
One of the most meaningful ways you can support this work is by sponsoring a horse. Your sponsorship helps ensure horses like Athena and Deacon receive the excellent care they need while serving the children, families, and individuals who come to the ranch.
💛 Want to get involved? Consider sponsoring one of our horses and becoming part of their story. Click link in bio to find out more.

03/04/2026

✨ Healing Happens Here ✨

Curious about what happens at Bit of Hope Ranch? Come see it for yourself. 🐴

Join us this Saturday, March 7 from 10–11 AM for our free “Healing Happens Here” walking tour of the ranch. You’ll get an inside look at how horses help change lives every day.

Learn about:
🤍 Adaptive riding lessons
🤍 Equine-assisted mental health sessions
🤍 Birthday parties & field trips
🤍 Scout & church groups working toward badges
🤍 Volunteer opportunities

Whether you’re looking to get involved, volunteer, bring a group, or simply learn more, the ranch truly has a place for everyone in our community.

Come walk the property, meet the horses, and see why healing happens here.

📍 Bit of Hope Ranch
🗓 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 10–11 AM
💛 Free to attend

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the event.

03/03/2026

🌷 SPRING CAMP AT BIT OF HOPE RANCH 🌷

April 6–8
9:00AM–12:00PM

Join us for three mornings at the barn filled with:
🐴 Daily riding
🎨 Crafts
🌿 Ranch games & outdoor fun

Camp fee: $175
$100 deposit to reserve your spot
Remaining balance due 10 days prior to camp

Spots are limited and our camps fill quickly — don’t wait!

Register through the link in our bio ✨

Equine assisted therapy for mind, body and spirit

03/02/2026

Healing Happens Here – Through EMDR
At Bit of Hope Ranch, we offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic memories.
Trauma isn’t just something we “get over.” It can stay stored in the body and mind. EMDR helps the brain reprocess those distressing memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or triggering.
Through guided eye movements and structured support from a trained therapist, clients are able to:
🤍 Reduce emotional distress
🤍 Reprocess painful memories
🤍 Build healthier thought patterns
🤍 Move forward with greater peace
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means remembering without reliving.
If you or someone you love is carrying the weight of past trauma, we’re here to walk alongside you. 🌿

Click link in bio to get started.

02/27/2026

🐎 Saddle Club Openings at Bit of Hope Ranch!

Our Saddle Club riders build confidence, responsibility, and real horsemanship skills each week — from grooming and tacking to riding and horse care. It’s the perfect program for kids who want a consistent horse experience and to grow their relationship with these amazing animals. 🤍

We currently have a few spots available:
• Wednesday 4 PM – 1 opening
• Saturday 11 AM – 1 opening
• Saturday 12 PM – 2 openings

Weekly lessons are $50.
Spots tend to fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👉 Register through the link in our bio to claim your spot.

02/27/2026

Today may be gloomy and rainy… but we’re taking it back to last week! Carolina blue skies, daffodils blooming on Daffodil Hill and a beautiful trail ride with Twister 🌼✨

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02/25/2026

So grateful to Gaston’s Great for featuring our Executive Director, Meg Vanderbilt, and helping share the healing power of horses at the Ranch 💚

Head over, show some love, and support Meg and the mission!

02/23/2026

🌿 Originally from rural northern Michigan, Kyle says the ranch feels like home — a quiet refuge from the noise of everyday life.
His counseling style?
✔️ Calm
✔️ Collaborative
✔️ Creative
✔️ Curious & Genuine
Kyle believes the horses are often the “real therapists.” Their intuitive nature helps clients experience breakthrough “aha” moments — those powerful times when obstacles become clearer and no longer feel so overwhelming.
🎓 Credentials & Training:
• MA in Clinical Psychology
• MS in Forensic Psychology
• Licensed Psychologist Associate (NC)
• Health Services Provider (NC)
• HALT (Horse Assisted Learning & Transformation) trained
Kyle works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, using an integrative, client-centered approach tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Outside of the ranch, you’ll find him enjoying sports, hiking, fishing, and spending time with his wife.
We are grateful for Kyle’s steady presence and heart for healing. 💛

02/20/2026

‼️SUMMER CAMP UPDATE — MORE SPOTS JUST OPENED‼️

Our Bit of Hope Ranch Summer Camp filled in record time this year — and we heard you loud and clear when families asked for more spaces!

Because of the incredible demand, we’ve opened just TWO additional rider spots per week. Once these are filled, registration will officially close.

If your child has been hoping to spend a week building confidence, friendships, and horsemanship skills at the ranch, now is the time to grab a spot.

📅 Camp Dates:
• June 1–5
• June 8–12
• June 15–19

⏰Early rate of $300 still applies if registered before April 1

🐴 Free camp T-shirt included
🎉 Friday Demo Day for families

These final spaces won’t last long — they didn’t the first time, and we expect them to go quickly again!

We can’t wait to welcome a few more campers to the ranch family this summer 🤍

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02/19/2026

🐴 Deacon met his new pasture mates — Zorro can't contain his excitement! Athena and Stanley? Instant besties.
Our newest herd members are settling in, and we’re so grateful watching them find their place at the ranch.
Each horse costs about $300/month for feed, farrier, vet care, and more. Sponsoring Athena or Deacon helps support every rider and family they’ll serve.
Want to make an impact? 🤍
👉 Visit the link in bio to sponsor a horse.

02/18/2026

💘 The best Valentines have four legs 🐴

Last week our riders searched the arena for Valentine’s cards, and each one they opened revealed a riding task to complete as part of their obstacle course.

Then after their lesson, they received the sweetest surprise — a personal Valentine written from their horse. ❤️

Because the bond between horse and rider is something truly special, and moments like these are why we love what we do!

If you’re curious about our Adaptive Riding program, we’d love to share more with you.

🔗Click the link in our bio to visit our website and learn more.

02/16/2026

The purpose of the Ranch’s Wellness Wheel is to empower people to take control of their mind, body and spiritual wellness by evaluating areas that need attention to strengthen their sense of identity.

It gives people the opportunity to take responsibility for their own wellness by identifying areas in their life they may have neglected and seek to improve. Since all of the dimensions are interconnected, an imbalance in one area of the wellness wheel might restrict you from reaching your full potential. The Ranch’s team is here to help you move through any challenge that you face.

Ready to start today? Click the link in Bio to set up your discovery call!