Spirit's Respite Ranch

04/26/2026

04/16/2026

Time to start cleaning out your closets, garages, horse trailers and cupboards - garage sale season is almost here!!

Rent a table to sell your own items, or just come for the shopping - there will be something for everyone! We will also have hot dogs and pop for sale, and lots of room for your kids to run and play.

This will be a rain or shine event, as tables will be set up in the riding arena. PM or email us if you are interested in booking a table - table rental fees will be donated to the Ranch.

03/22/2026

🐴 Join us for Riding at the Ranch! 🐴

Our Spring Session begins April 7th and runs until June 19th. We welcome all levels of riders in both Western and English disciplines - beginner to advanced.
⭐️ Weekly or Bi-Weekly lesson spots
⭐️ Educated, amazing Coaches for riders with disabilities or learning differences
⭐️ Lessons starting at $60/week

We serve 75+ riding clients every week and are proud to keep all profits from our Lesson Program in Spirit’s to support our programs for seniors, mental health visitors, and to continue offering subsidized costs for families with FSCD and PDD.

Message us to book your spot!

03/14/2026

Our one and only Coach Kally - also known as the Miss High School Rodeo Queen!

Kally started out volunteering at the Ranch in 2021 and has been one of our coaches for the last year - where she connects with riders of all ages and abilities. We are so proud of her time spent as Queen and how much she has grown as a positive young lady who inspires so many other young people here at the Ranch and in the rodeo world!

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Favourite Moment Friday

A highlight of my year was visiting Spirits Respite Ranch, I got to see all animals while also teaching the next generation about horses and why we do this sport

03/06/2026

We are so thankful to all our Lesson Program riders - your support allows us to help so many others!

03/05/2026

The reason for the Ranch is 11 today - Happy Birthday to our son, Dax.

As a special needs family, we started out as a place for families like ours to come and just be. Connect with the horses, pet the goats, hang with the chickens, or watch stones hit the (once full) pond. We’ve welcomed hundreds of families who do life differently here in the last 6 years, and it all began with this guy. The inspiration for all of us to slow down, listen softly, smile reallllly big and listen with our hearts even when there’s no words. Dax is at the forefront of our minds when we welcome groups, families or just someone needing a little space to breathe. That we all belong.

Thank you for being our daily reminder to look for the good, Sweet Dax 💙

02/27/2026

🌸 Tomorrow’s the last day for flower orders! 🌸

Our Spring Fundraiser ends on Saturday, February 28 - a great way to get your yard looking beautiful AND support local! Echoglen Gardens supports the Ranch every year by donating flowers and veggies to grow with the help of our visitors, and we are so grateful for their support of our programs.

Send us a PM to order, or order online at www.echoglengardens.com

02/26/2026

Have a horse? Want to hear from numerous professionals in one fun day and get to ask questions directly to the pros? Join us on Saturday - there’s only a couple tickets left!

Align Equine Veterinary Services is hosting their 2nd Annual Client Education Day here at the Ranch on February 28th. You’ll learn all about equine dentistry, hoof care, vaccines, gut health, nutrition and more - plus Dr. Cheryl and crew always have the best door prizes!

🐴 Contact Align to get your tickets - See you Saturday! 🐴

02/24/2026

🌸 Have you got your flower orders in?! 🌸

Our Spring Fundraiser ends on Saturday, February 28 - a great way to get your yard looking beautiful AND support local! Echoglen Gardens supports the Ranch every year by donating flowers and veggies to grow with the help of our visitors, and we are so grateful for their support of our programs.

Send us a PM to order, or order online at www.echoglengardens.com

02/18/2026

📣 CLOSED FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK 📣

Millie loves the cold weather, but our horses do not!

The Ranch will be CLOSED for the rest of the week due to cold temperatures - messages have been sent out to our lesson program families.

Stay warm, drive safe, and we hope you hadn’t put your snow shovels away yet!

01/31/2026

🌼 SURPRISE - Our Spring Fundraiser is LIVE!! 🌼

We have partnered with our friends at Echoglen Gardens to bring you a fun way to beautify your yard this spring and summer, while supporting the Ranch and a locally owned greenhouse!

🌷THE WHAT🌷
Choose your order from the pictures below. Beth and her crew at Echoglen grow gorgeous bedding plants and amazing baskets and containers - you won't be disappointed with the quality. *Please note that product/colours may not be exactly as illustrated - pictures are of samples only.*

🌷THE HOW🌷
Send us a message or comment here with any questions or to place your order. We will send you an order review and total for you to approve. Payment methods include etransfer, cheque or cash. For credit card payments, an invoice will be sent to you via Square.
You can also go directly to Echoglen Gardens' website to order and it will instantly apply to our Fundraiser - follow this link and select "Spirit's Respite Ranch". https://www.echoglengardens.com/order-forms

🌷THE WHEN🌷
Our Spring Fundraiser begins today and CLOSES FEBRUARY 28.

🌷THE HOW🌷
To pick up your order, choose one of the dates available for pick-up at the Greenhouse, or choose to come to the Ranch on May 19 to get your order.

🌷THE WHY🌷
Beth and her team at Echoglen have been longtime supporters of the Ranch. They donate plants every year for us to grow in our gardens with the help of our clients and visitors with different needs - they are a big part of us being able to teach new skills and promote being outside in nature!

Send us a PM, email [email protected] or call Brenda at (403)741-8201 with any questions you may have - Thank You!