Welcome to Janice Faye's Ranch
HEALING ONE HEART AT A TIME
It's all about relationships and knowing there can be choices for recovery!! Most of our 'horse angels' are rescued with heartbreaking stories of abuse and neglect. This story of redemption opens hearts and helps create a significant bond between hurting people and horses. Kidnapping, sexual assault, bullying, abuse, and neglect are just some of the traumas youth now face.
God sees relationships as priceless and so do we!
We support at-risk youth ranging in age from 8-20+ who struggle with crisis like trauma, physical, emotional or sexual abuse, cancer, suicide, poverty or who are living in foster or group homes.
Abuse and neglect are some of the most pressing concerns of our time and the effects of the pandemic heightened this issue. At the ranch, experiential equine (horse) assisted learning with rescued horses assists at-risk youth suffering from abuse find healing and for some is their only hope for moving forward with their life.
Why not allow God into the brokenness?
Volunteers support the ministry's free services, it's horses and property. Various teams from tutoring, mentoring, feeding, property and cleaning--to development, hospitality and gardening all evolve from the desire to serve others and glorify God. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 55:8, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the Lord."
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy is a rather new industry where horses assist in healing people. Through the experience of connecting deeply with ourselves and others, God opens hearts, heals old wounds and brings hope into our lives through extraordinary relationships with horses.
Built Different
At Janice Faye’s Ranch, we believe that serving children in crisis requires more than compassion; it requires specialized training, knowledge, and a commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment.
Our staff and volunteers participate in ongoing training, including Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training to recognize, prevent, and respond appropriately to child sexual abuse; CPR and emergency response training to help ensure the safety and well-being of every participant; Natural Lifemanship Institute training in trauma-informed, equine-assisted learning to understand how trauma affects a child's brain, behavior, relationships, and ability to trust; and Hope Reins Academy training to strengthen our understanding and application of equine-assisted care when working with children who have experienced adversity.
These trainings are essential because many of the children we serve have experienced abuse, neglect, exploitation, grief, anxiety, or other traumatic circumstances. They equip our team to recognize signs of trauma, respond with sensitivity rather than judgment, establish healthy boundaries, prioritize physical and emotional safety, and use the human-horse connection as a meaningful opportunity to develop trust, confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships.
Through this commitment to continued education, we strive to ensure that every child who comes to Janice Faye’s Ranch is met with knowledgeable, compassionate, and prepared individuals who understand that healing begins with safety, trust, and the opportunity to feel valued.
Staying Focused in the Present
Testimonials
The entire atmosphere of the ranch is Christ-based and filled with peace. It’s a place where families can reconnect, where children can grow in confidence and trust, and where hearts can find rest in the presence of God’s creation.
A verse that beautifully reflects the spirit of this ranch is Philippians 4:7:
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
That’s exactly what this ranch embodies the peace of God flowing through every person, every horse, and every moment spent here.
Janice Faye’s Ranch has become much more than a therapy program for our family; it has become a place of peace, faith, and transformation.
The lessons we’ve learned about patience, trust, regulation, and love - extend far beyond the barn. The horses have taught us how to be present, how to listen with our hearts, and how to find healing through connection.
What began as a simple visit to the ranch has turned into a journey of restoration, reminding us that true healing happens when we allow God, nature, and compassion to work together.
"Your ranch is not only a beautiful place outside, but allows individuals to find their beauty inside. Your words of encouragement at the beginning of each session allows individuals to grow in their journey while supporting each other."
