Rising Hope Rescue Ranch

10/12/2026

Smokey may be our smallest horse, but he’s helping build something BIG.

For a young boy, climbing onto his back is about more than riding a pony. It’s about learning to trust, finding courage, and discovering, “I can do this!”

At Rising Hope Rescue Ranch, we’re not just teaching kids about horses. We’re helping them grow in confidence, build relationships, and discover how much they matter to God.

Sometimes big things begin with little steps—and a little pony named Smokey.

Rescue horses. Reach kids. Restore families. All for Jesus.

10/01/2026

None of us really like pressure. Horses don’t either.

In the Porcupine Game, a horse learns that fighting against pressure often creates more pressure—but when he responds in the right direction, the pressure is released.

I wonder how often we do the same thing with God.

When life gets hard, we pull back. We resist. We assume God has forgotten us. But Jesus never promised us a life without burdens. He promised us somewhere to bring them.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Following Jesus doesn’t mean we’ll never feel pressure. It means we learn where to turn when the pressure comes.

Rescue horses. Reach kids. Restore families. All for Jesus.

09/22/2026

Sometimes the most important work happens with your head down and your hands dirty.

Picking hooves may seem like a small job, but it teaches something bigger—patience, responsibility, confidence, and how to care for something besides yourself.

At Rising Hope Rescue Ranch, the horses are part of the lesson…but the kids are the reason we’re here.

Rescue horses.
Reach kids.
Restore families.
All for Jesus.

09/19/2026

Great night of worship!
Thank y’all Harvest Alliance Church

09/15/2026

We are loving fall at the Ranch!!

09/15/2026

You can’t demand trust.
At the ranch, mentors use horses to teach kids how to earn trust and to expect trust from others.

09/15/2026

There’s something special about worshiping together at the ranch.

Join us and the the worship team from Harvest Alliance Church on Friday, September 18 at 7 PM at Rising Hope Rescue Ranch for an evening of live worship, horses, s’mores, and time together under the open sky.

Bring your family. Bring a lawn chair. Come as you are.

RSVP is required so we can have waivers completed before you arrive.

RSVP: https://risinghoperanch.org/worship

Come As You Are. Bring the Family. There’s something different about worshipping out here. The pace slows down.The noise fades.And it becomes a little easier to hear from God. Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or you’re just curious about faith, you’re welcome here. What to Ex...

09/10/2026

You're Invited to Worship at the Ranch!

Join us on Friday, September 18 for a special evening of worship, community, and family fun at Rising Hope Rescue Ranch.

Bring a lawn chair, gather around the fire, enjoy some s’mores, meet the horses, and worship with us under the open sky. Whether you're looking for a place to reconnect with God, or simply a great evening with your family, we'd love to welcome you.

Meet the horses
S’mores and fellowship
Live worship led by the worship team from Worship Alliance Church
Family-friendly atmosphere

Worship begins at 7:00 PM.

👉 Please RSVP before attending. All adults must have a completed waiver on file, and RSVP helps us prepare for everyone joining us.

RSVP here: https://risinghoperanch.org/worship

We hope you'll join us for a beautiful evening at the ranch.

08/14/2026

No Worship at the Ranch tonight

08/07/2026

Join us Friday August 14th... starting at 7.
Please RSVP at https://risinghoperanch.org/worship/