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.