Living Life Ranch Foundation

Living Life Ranch Foundation Come experience the healing power of love through a hands-on experience with horses! We rescue horses that rescue humans and the healing for both begins.

We looked up during a session a couple weeks ago and saw this eagle circling above us.For us, eagles have become a remin...
09/07/2026

We looked up during a session a couple weeks ago and saw this eagle circling above us.

For us, eagles have become a reminder of God’s love and the way He watches over us, so moments like this always make me pause.

There are times when life feels uncertain, heavy, or hard to understand. Our nervous systems can get so focused on what is right in front of us that we forget there may be a bigger picture we cannot yet see.

The eagle did not change the circumstances of the day. It simply reminded us that we were not alone in them.

That is often what God’s presence feels like to me. Not always a dramatic answer. Sometimes just a quiet reminder: I see you. I am here. Keep going.

✨ Peace Tip: When your mind feels overwhelmed by what is directly in front of you, pause and ask God to help you see from a wider perspective.

09/05/2026

Come closer.
Find connection.
Exhale.
Be still and know.

Rescuing a horse is more than giving them a safe place to land.That is where it starts, but it is not where it ends.Once...
09/05/2026

Rescuing a horse is more than giving them a safe place to land.

That is where it starts, but it is not where it ends.

Once a horse comes to Living Life Ranch, we begin paying attention to what that individual horse needs. Some need special supplements. Some need a different diet. Some need extra veterinary care. Some need regular farrier work, bodywork, chiropractic care, or support for old injuries and age-related changes.

We are so thankful for people like Julie, who provides massage, and Keith, who helps with chiropractic care, along with our vets, farriers, and everyone who helps us keep these horses feeling their best.

We also invest in quality hay, grain, supplements, special diets, and the everyday care that helps them not just survive, but thrive.

And they have.

We have watched horses soften, settle, gain strength, become more comfortable in their bodies, and begin to trust people in new ways. As they experience safety, care, and love, they are able to offer that same sense of safety and connection to the people who come here.

That is why caring for the horses is such an important part of the ministry.

They are not tools we use to help people.

They are part of the family.

We believe God has entrusted them to us, and we want to care for them with the same compassion and excellence we hope every person feels when they come through our gates.

All of that care costs money.

If you have ever wondered how you can be part of what happens at Living Life Ranch, helping us care for the herd is one beautiful way to do that.

Your gift can help provide supplements, hay, feed, farrier visits, veterinary care, massage, chiropractic care, and the specialized support some of our horses need.

You can be part of their story—and through them, part of the stories of the people they help.

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✨ Peace Tip: Love is often practical. Sometimes it looks like noticing a need and helping meet it.

Gypsy has been with us a long time, and she still carries some of the lingering effects of her earlier life.She is cauti...
09/04/2026

Gypsy has been with us a long time, and she still carries some of the lingering effects of her earlier life.

She is cautious. She watches. She notices everything. And she does not rush into relationship.

That is one of the things I love most about her.

When Gypsy comes to you, you know she has thought about it. She has watched your body, your energy, your intentions, and whether you are being honest.

She is one of our most intuitive horses, and she has a way of drawing people toward truth.

You cannot fake much around Gypsy.

If you say you are fine but your body is telling a different story, she notices.

If you are trying too hard, she notices.

If you finally soften and become honest, she notices that too.

And when she chooses to connect, it feels significant.

Gypsy is deeply loyal. When she loves you, you feel it at the very core of your being.

She reminds me that trust does not have to be quick to be real.

Some of us need time.

Some of us watch carefully before we move closer.

Some of us have learned that safety should be tested before it is believed.

Jesus is patient with that.

He does not shame caution or demand instant trust. He stays steady, truthful, and kind.

Gypsy has taught me that slow trust can become very deep trust.

✨ Peace Tip: You do not have to rush yourself into trust. Let consistency, truth, and safe relationship teach your body what your heart is still learning.

Queen lost her best friend.Jazz was donated to help Queen.Then Peanut was donated to help Jazz.And somewhere along the w...
09/03/2026

Queen lost her best friend.

Jazz was donated to help Queen.

Then Peanut was donated to help Jazz.

And somewhere along the way, the three of them became inseparable.

I love their story because it reminds me that sometimes healing does not happen alone.

Each of these horses came into the relationship carrying something different, and somehow, in forming this little herd, they have helped each other heal parts of their own stories.

They graze together.
They rest together.
They notice where the others are.
They have become a source of safety for one another.

And then they offer that same gift to people.

Clients walk into their space and feel the steadiness of a herd that has learned how to belong together. They feel noticed. They feel welcomed. They feel safe.

And when the horses experience that same kind of love from the clients, the circle continues.

I think that is part of how God designed us.

We are not meant to heal in isolation.

There are places in us that only begin to soften when we experience safe relationship—when someone stays, notices, listens, and reminds us that we belong.

Queen, Jazz, and Peanut have become that for each other.

And together, they have become that for so many people.

✨ Peace Tip: Pay attention to the relationships where you feel more like yourself, not less. Safe connection has a way of helping us come home to who God created us to be.

Summer is all energy.He wants to know what is happening, who is involved, where everyone is going, and whether he has so...
09/02/2026

Summer is all energy.

He wants to know what is happening, who is involved, where everyone is going, and whether he has somehow been left out of something important.

He loves deeply and wants to be part of everything.

If you only looked at his energy, you might assume he needs to calm down or behave differently. But Summer has taught us something much more important.

When he feels safe, he settles.

When he feels included, he softens.

When he trusts the people around him, the horse underneath all that energy becomes incredibly connected and gentle.

Summer has helped so many clients understand what it feels like to be misunderstood.

He also has a funny way of helping people learn boundaries. He will gladly step into your space if you do not know where your own space begins and ends. He teaches you to be clear without being harsh, confident without becoming controlling.

And then, just when things start feeling too serious, Summer will kick up his heels, make everyone laugh, and remind us that joy belongs in healing too.

That may be one of my favorite things about him.

Healing is not always deep conversations and tears. Sometimes it is learning to relax, laugh, move your body, and remember that life can still be fun.

Jesus never asked us to become smaller, quieter versions of ourselves in order to be loved. He meets us as we are and teaches us how to live from safety instead of fear.

Summer seems to understand that lesson well.

✨ Peace Tip: Before labeling yourself or someone else “too much,” get curious. There may be a need for safety, connection, or belonging underneath the behavior.

Grace and Glory have quickly discovered one of their favorite places at the ranch: their barn.On a hot day, you will oft...
09/01/2026

Grace and Glory have quickly discovered one of their favorite places at the ranch: their barn.

On a hot day, you will often find these two giant girls standing right in front of the fans, completely content to let the cool air blow over them. They love their space. They love being together. And more than once during a session, they have become so relaxed that they have nearly fallen asleep.

I love watching that.

There is something beautiful about seeing a horse realize, I can rest here.

When Grace and Glory first came, everything was new. New people, new horses, new surroundings. We did not expect them to immediately understand that they were safe. We simply kept showing them.

Food came.
Water came.
People showed up gently.
Their bodies were cared for.
They were allowed to make choices.
And day after day, they stayed.

Now we are beginning to see the fruit of that safety.

They stand near people with soft eyes. They lean into connection. They rest in the middle of sessions.

And while they are learning that they are safe, they are helping clients experience that same feeling.

That is what amazes me about this work. Sometimes the horse and the person are learning the same lesson at the same time.

You can exhale here.

I think Jesus offers us that same invitation. Not pressure. Not hurry. Just a steady place to rest and discover that we are deeply loved.

✨ Peace Tip: Notice where your body feels like it can exhale. Safety often reveals itself in small, quiet ways.

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