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Equine assisted

Every day at Shepherd Youth Ranch, we witness the healing that happens when children and families build meaningful relationships with our horses. Through trust, connection, and encouragement, lives are transformed. We are incredibly grateful to the Human-Animal Alliance for their generous grant support and for believing in the life-changing power of the human-animal bond. Their partnership helps ensure that even more children and families can experience hope and healing through equine-assisted services. As our Founder Ashley Boswell, shared: “Partnering with the Human-Animal Alliance allows us to bridge a critical capacity gap. Their incredible support directly fuels our growth, ensuring more children and families in crisis can experience the profound healing power of the human-animal bond when they need it most.” Thank you, Human-Animal Alliance, for investing in our mission and helping us shepherd hearts toward healing and hope.

BECAUSE OF YOU, HOPE CONTINUES. This summer, you walked alongside our veterans through stories of healing, resilience, and renewed hope. Because of your generosity, these stories are no longer possibilities, they are realities. ✨ 2 veterans sponsored for one year of services ✨ 1 veteran sponsored for six sessions ✨ Countless moments of healing, trust, and connection made possible through equine-assisted learning To every donor, volunteer, supporter, and advocate: thank you for believing in our veterans, helping heroes heal, and making hope possible. If you’d like to continue supporting our Veterans Program this fall and beyond, visit the link in our bio.

Because of YOU, healing continues. 💙 For the past four years, Shepherd Youth Ranch has partnered with Veterans Life Center of North Carolina to provide equine-assisted healing experiences for veterans navigating life after service. Many veterans face invisible battles like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and isolation, but through connection with our horses, they are given a safe place to heal, rebuild trust, and rediscover hope. So far, supporters like you have helped fund healing services for 2 veterans for an entire year, but 10 more veterans are still waiting for support. Every donation makes a difference. The link to donate is in our bio. 🇺🇸🐴

Meet Noah Braden. For the past two years, Noah has participated in Shepherd Youth Ranch’s Veterans Program, a place where veterans are given space to breathe, heal, and reconnect through equine-assisted learning and community. As a veteran living with c-PTSD and daily mental health battles, Noah shared how the calm connection between horses and veterans has helped create healing, peace, and purpose in his life. Stories like Noah’s remind us why this mission matters. Every session creates space for hope, trust, healing, and connection for veterans in our community. If you’d like to help support veterans through our Hope for Heroes program, please consider donating through the link in our bio.

Today we had the opportunity to welcome the amazing counselors and administrative staff from Bridgehaven for a day of equine assisted therapy. It was such a meaningful experience watching everyone connect, reflect, and enjoy time with these incredible horses. Thank you, Bridgehaven, for spending the day with us and for all the important work you do in our community! If you are interested in seeking gospel-centered, clinically-informed biblical counseling. https://bridgehavencounseling.org/

Big thanks to Barnhill Construction for showing up in a big way at Shepherd Youth Ranch! From mowing and fence repairs to jumping into Equine Assisted Learning, their team spent the day serving, connecting, and making a real impact. We’re so grateful for community partners who help us keep this ranch a place of healing and hope. Thank you, Barnhill Construction!

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