In 2013 a lifelong friend, and seven-year
Army medic, lost his battle with PTSD. Our friend enjoyed the outdoors found a great deal of peace in nature. However, like
many veterans, he was not comfortable in a formal counseling setting. In the
days that followed his death many conversations took place around the current
types of help available for those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety
and what could be done to fill the gaps. From this the idea of Warrior’s Ranch
was born.
Warrior’s Ranch is a 501(c)(3)
organization established in 2016 to create a place where nature would be used
as a healing tool to address the specific needs of our military veterans and
children who have experienced PTSD, trauma or abuse. The Ranch addresses the
physical, social, recreational, and emotional needs of our patrons through
outdoor, equine and horticultural therapy. We are the only such facility in a
2.5 hour radius and have the documented demand present to expand our services
to active military, families, and children with disabilities as our
organization grows. We have a simple
mission: to save lives, strengthen relationships, and brighten futures using nature
as a tool. Through this we believe that a life-long appreciation for the
natural world will be cultivated and healthier lifestyles will be formed.