The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

Helen Keller

Equine Assisted Ministry

NARHA Certified

Submitted by Bevan on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 15:53

Laura Stein is a registered certified therapeutic riding instructor for the handicapped through the National Association of Riding for the Handicapped (NARHA).  Her instructor member number is 74485.

NARHA, because it is not only "national" anymore has recently changed it's name to "Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International" or "PATH International" http://www.pathintl.org/

Ranch of Hope

Submitted by Bevan on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 08:00
Laura with Shawny Hanka
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The Father's Heart ranch provides a place of peace and hope, reflecting God's love and beauty in creation, to children and families in need.  Some are from broken homes, emotionally vulnerable or physically disabled.  We are also creating special programs for deaf children.

We see the horse as a tool, a reflection of God's grace through His creation.  Natural horsemanship, a process of commujicating horses,  aides in the healing process.  Believing that God is our true Healer, we focus on the power, beauty and grace of God made visible through interactions with our equine partners. 
 
The ranch is a place for children’s camps, spiritual retreats and seminars to strengthen marriages and families.