True North Ranch

True North Ranch True North Ranch exists to provide a safe and positive experience for children and families to learn about the saving hope of Jesus Christ.

True North Ranch was founded by Lee and Dan Shelstad. Lee started working with horses and saw how a relationship with a horse can bring so much healing! When she played with a horse, saw a relationship form, she experienced how it all mirrored Jesus. So she began sharing this with others who were dealing with trials in their lives. By each chid, family member, coming to the ranch, playing with a h

orse they too experienced Healing, Overcoming their situation, Peace and Empowerment. Putting it together...HOPE! Hope a word so powerful and yet a word we all need, especially in times of trials! This couple has seen a child smile who stopped after his parents divorced, another feel confident after years of bulling, and many others find hope in rough circumstances. At the ranch, we do private 90 minute sessions, one mentor, one horse, one child. Each sessions is unique to the child and to the need. It is our hope that through hands-on experience, kids will learn the value of life, family, faith, and trust. All of this is done, free of charge!

07/30/2026

My fav that God created the whole ear concept and all the ways God gives the horse ways to protect itself! So awesome!

THE best clean daily electrolyte your body needs! I LOVE this drink and with this heat and being on the ranch all day......
07/28/2026

THE best clean daily electrolyte your body needs! I LOVE this drink and with this heat and being on the ranch all day...this is a MUST! If you order on our blog we get 14% that goes back to the ministry! Help us help others AND yourself too!!!
https://truenorthranch.org/blog
scroll down and click on link on the blog!

Sad day to bring a 50' tree down! It was dead and threatened fences and horse shelter. I woke up last night thinking it ...
07/25/2026

Sad day to bring a 50' tree down! It was dead and threatened fences and horse shelter. I woke up last night thinking it was going to fall. SO Dan said let's get r done! Video on my personal page. Thank you Jesus for Your protection!

07/08/2026
From all of us here have a safe and happy Freedom Days! Enjoy the Golden years of celebration! Picture created by Board...
07/02/2026

From all of us here have a safe and happy Freedom Days! Enjoy the Golden years of celebration! Picture created by Board President Denise McCall!

06/26/2026

Finished an amazing work of the Lord this week with our 2nd year in the HERD program! What a beautiful thing to be a part of horses, reading, and struggles in life and the joy to overcome the difficult! Faithful Wranglers (teachers) dedicated volunteers and all willing servant hearts...such a blessing!
August here we come...

06/23/2026

Off to a great week of HERD! It's not just about reading...it's all about Jesus! Thank you to our amazing teachers who give of their time for Kingdom work!

06/23/2026

Our first week of H.E.R.D. is off to great start! Praise the Lord for amazing teachers who love to give of their time for HIS Kingdom work. It isn't just about reading...it's all about Jesus!

Address

12600 Pelican Beach Road
Merrifield, MN
56465

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12188511937

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