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.
At Janice Faye's Ranch, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, loved, safe, and supported. We serve children and young adults ages 8-20+ who are navigating life's most difficult circumstances, including trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, cancer, suicide, poverty, and life in foster care or group homes. Through meaningful relationships, faith, and equine-assisted learning, we offer a place where hearts can begin to heal, hope can be restored, and no one has to face life's challenges alone.
From Trauma to Transformation: Restoring Hope Through Equine-Assisted Learning
Abuse and neglect remain among the most pressing challenges facing children and families today, with the lasting effects of trauma creating barriers to trust, healthy relationships, and emotional well-being. At Janice Faye's Ranch, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to heal, rediscover their worth, and find hope for the future.
Through experiential equine-assisted learning, children in crisis build meaningful connections with rescued horses in a safe, supportive, and faith-centered environment. These remarkable horses help participants explore trust, boundaries, communication, confidence, and emotional resilience while learning valuable life skills. For children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other traumatic circumstances, the ranch can provide something they may desperately need: a safe place to feel seen, valued, accepted, and understood.
For some, the relationships they develop at the ranch may be a turning point in their healing journey--the beginning of believing in themselves again and discovering that their past does not have to define their future.
Together, with the help of our rescued horses, caring champions, and a community rooted in faith, we are restoring hope one heart at a time.
Why not allow God into the brokenness?
Volunteers support the ministry's free services; it's horses and property. Various teams- 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."
What is Equine-Assisted Learning?
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) at Janice Faye's Ranch is a relationship-based, experiential learning program that partners rescued horses with kids in crisis to explore the unique connection between humans and horses to help youth in crisis discover hope, build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and strengthen important life skills.
Unlike traditional riding lessons, EAL does not focus on riding or horsemanship. Instead, youth interact with horses through guided, hands-on activities that create opportunities to learn about trust, boundaries, communication, respect, patience, responsibility, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
We recognize that horses are incredibly sensitive to their surroundings and respond to human behavior, emotions, and body language. Through those interactions, children can begin to recognize their own feelings, understand how their actions affect others, develop healthier ways of communication, and experience the importance of building relationships based on trust and respect.
The program is trauma-informed and guided by the principles of Natural Lifemanship and the educational and relational approach reflected in the Academy at Hope Reins. We understand that every child has a unique story, and we strive to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment where learning happens at each child's pace.
Healing involves more than what can be seen on the outside. We believe every child is precious, loved by God, and worthy of hope, grace, compassion, and a future filled with possibilities.
Prepared with Purpose
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
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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."
