Hope Lives Youth Ranch

08/29/2026

We had a staff trail ride today! Lots of mosquitoes but the ponies were good.

08/24/2026

Blossom got her weekend work out in and is ready to teach the littles another week! Bring on Monday!

08/17/2026

We borrowed the famous Polka Dot last week to fill in for limping horses. He's just as awesome as ever!

08/16/2026

I wish I had a rain gauge without a leak. I am sure we got over 10 inches of rain this last week. There is standing water everywhere. Absolutely an insane amount of water.

08/14/2026

Power is on!!!!

08/13/2026

Welcome to d​ay 2 with no power and trucking water​ for the animals.

08/12/2026

We had some strong storms roll through yesterday! Thankfully, everyone here at Hope Lives is safe, including all of our animals. ❤️

We did experience some damage to the one of our arena doors, barn roof, and several trees. Today, we’ll be working on tree cleanup!

We are incredibly grateful that, despite the damage, God kept us all safe!

08/09/2026

08/08/2026

Here's your next chance for a FREE photo pass!

1. Share the Hope Festival event!
2. Comment your family's favorite fantastic creature!

08/07/2026

Niki Paige Crawley has won the first Enchanted Encounter Photo Pass!! Congratulations! Your pass will be at the Hope Lives merch tent at the event.