My God in His steadfast
love will meet me. - Psalm 59:10
We celebrate God’s creation - the horse. He designed them with innate abilities for survival. This enables them to read our behavior and emotions and respond authentically (or honestly) to what they sense. We gain a better understanding of ourselves and how we interact with others. Horses lead us to break down walls we have built and show what’s in our heart. If we are willing, Jesus Christ will use this connection to lead us into truth and freedom, healing our pain. No matter how dark the day is, there is always hope.
We serve adults and children who have experienced or who are experiencing the invisible wounds of life.
Our desire is to help our participants soar above adversity through interaction with horses. Our Healing Horses for the Armed Forces program serves the military community. Additionally, we serve First Responders and their families. Our Soaring program serves all others age seven and above. We provide one-on-one interactive sessions with a horse.
What Our Sessions Look Like!
No Charge to Participate
90-Minute Sessions
Session Leader/Mentor
Individual Attention
This combination of building relationships with both the horse and a leader provides each participant the support and guidance they need to experience the hope, trust, and growth that are at the heart of Eagle’s Nest Ranch. Call the ranch at 720-655-6924 or fill out our contact form to request a session.
What to Bring
Long Pants / Jeans
Sturdy, Closed-Toe Shoes/Boots
No Dangly Jewelry
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Wear Layers of Clothing
Parents/Caregivers
We are thankful for the opportunity to offer sessions for the child or youth in your care. We do require that when bringing them for their session that you stay on the ranch property for the duration of their session. You can relax in the family area to read or enjoy some quiet time for yourself. You are welcome to bring your other children with you to play in the family area, but they must remain under your supervision.
Our Featured Programs
First Responders
We are excited to offer First Responder Buckaroo Days again this summer. These days are created for first responders and their families to have a fun and encouraging day on a ranch with games, horses, a devotional and craft time. Lunch is provided. There is no charge to attend. The dates for this year are Saturday, June 24, Saturday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 18. Registration is first come, first serve. Sign up at the links found under Events.
For many law enforcement officers and firefighters, the job is a calling. They were born to serve, protect and defend; to be courageous and brave, no matter the risk involved. They see people in their darkest moments, witness the unimaginable, and must think on their feet when seconds matter. They often work long hours, holidays, and miss important family events, so that they can be servants of the people.
Soaring
We all have experienced some pain or misfortune in life. At times, these experiences are deep and can become invisible wounds. They can turn into obstacles that keep us from moving forward to hope. Working with horses can help us discover God’s truth about Himself, ourselves and the pain we have lived to find healing and peace. The Soaring program serves adults and children who are in need of hope.
Healing Horses for the Armed Forces
The Healing Horses for the Armed Forces program serves active duty and veteran service members as well as their family members. Sessions are open to the service member, their spouse, and their children free of charge.
Pony Patrol
The purpose of the Pony Patrol is to bring joy and encouragement to those who might not otherwise be able to come to the ranch. Hope and Gideon are dispatched into the community to give joy and encouragement to health workers, first responders, veterans, the elderly, children and those who need a smile. To request a visit send us an email telling us who you recommend they visit.
Why Horses?
The benefits of working with horses have been known for many years, and they are still being quantified today. in 2013, through a study conducted in connection with Penn State University, measurable scientific evidence was found that working with horses boosts the life skills of children and teenagers. They learn communication, responsibility, partnership, trust and confidence. And they learn all of these things by interacting with and developing a relationship with a living, breathing animal.
Especially for those that have experienced significant struggles in life, building these skills becomes much easier with an animal than it does with another person … and once the skills have been developed, they are more easily applied to human relationships as well.
The freedom and strength that come from learning to partner together with a powerful animal like a horse cannot be found in other places. When you are riding a horse, both the horse and the rider must trust each other. This trust and relationship have incredible healing effects on every person who experiences them.
Imagine the trust, confidence, and communication skills necessary to care for, ride, and interact with these powerful animals. Without these things, people can’t overcome the adversities they face in life.
