Hope Ranch News
Save the Date: The 3rd Annual Kaylie Meyer Memorial Fundraiser
Bring the entire family to Chip Shots for a day of fun for a great cause. Food, games, wine and whiskey pull, as well as a silent auction! Get Your Tickets Today! When: Saturday, September 28th, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: Chip Shots, 3708 N Broadway Ave Suite 140, Rochester, MN. Event Admission Ticket […]
Meet HOPE Ranch Foundation Board Member: Char Lillie
Name: Charlene Martin-Lillie Credentials: BA, Arizona State University, 1994; MA St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Counseling and Psychological Services, 2002. Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach 2012. Work Place: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Why I chose to join the board: After working on a fundraising committee for the last 2 years for the H.O.P.E. Ranch Foundation, […]
Join Our Barn Staff Team at HOPE Ranch! 🐾
Passionate about animals? Seeking a dynamic work environment where you can make a difference? Look no further! At HOPE Ranch, we’re not just an organization; we’re a family dedicated to providing exceptional care for our animals. Here’s what some of our past employees have to say: 🌟 “Everybody here is so nice and easygoing.” 🌟 […]
Martha’s Story – How Horses Helped
Thank you for your generous support of the H.O.P.E. Ranch Foundation. Your response has brought HOPE to many individuals and families in SE MN through animal-assisted psychotherapy. With your help, we are bringing lifesaving and life-changing therapy to those in need. Martha Walters, a former client of H.O.P.E. Ranch, agreed to share […]
HOPE Ranch Foundation 50/50 Raffle – Feb. 2, 2024 at Tavern 22
Supporting the HOPE Ranch Foundation 50/50 Raffle At HOPE Ranch Foundation, we believe in the power of unity and compassion. Our upcoming 50/50 Raffle is not just a chance to win; it’s an opportunity to be part of a community-driven initiative that brings hope to those in need. Event Details: Date: Friday, February 2, 2024 […]
10 Ways You Can Lift Someone’s Spirits Over the Holidays
Lifting someone’s spirits over the holidays involves spreading joy, warmth, and support. Here are some thoughtful and effective ways to do that: Send a Thoughtful Message: A heartfelt message expressing your care and good wishes can make a significant impact. Let them know you’re thinking of them during the holidays and that you’re there for them. […]
Welcoming New Hooves to HOPE Ranch-Meet Traveler
We are happy to announce the sound of new hoofbeats at HOPE Ranch. Joining our therapeutic team is Traveler (or Trav as we call him). He is here to bring hope to our clients. Our equine partners play a pivotal role in helping patients navigate the path to healing, offering solace, connection, and the promise […]
Welcoming New Hooves to HOPE Ranch-Meet TIA
We welcome the sound of new hoofbeats at HOPE Ranch. Joining our therapeutic team is Tia. She brings not only grace and beauty but also hope. Our equine partners play a pivotal role in helping patients navigate the path to healing, offering solace, connection, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Meet Tia Breed: Paso-fino […]
Welcoming New Hooves to HOPE Ranch-Meet Roxy
At HOPE Ranch, the sound of hoofbeats heralds the arrival of newfound companions on a remarkable journey. These majestic beauties join our therapeutic team, bringing not only their physical presence but also a profound sense of hope. Here at HOPE Ranch, these equine partners play a pivotal role in helping patients navigate the path to […]
R.I.P Misty
We are saddened to report that our beautiful Misty has passed away. Misty was 23 years old. She was a beautiful shiny copper quarter horse mare. Misty came to Hope Ranch in 2017. She was donated by Dr. Tung & Dr. Mabry and we want to express our gratitude to them and their daughters as […]
Meet Nellie
Nellie was donated to HOPE Ranch this summer. She is a beautiful 16-year-old Welsh Pony who adds a lot of color to the HOPE Ranch herd! She was donated by Tom and Mary Graff of Austin, MN in early summer. Mary was the main horse person in the family. She has MS and it progressed to […]
RIP Scooter
Our beloved Scooter, the oldest horse in the HOPE Ranch herd, passed away at age 34 this fall. He nuzzled his pasture mates goodbye, then walked out to pasture and lay down next to D’Angela’s grave. HOPE Ranch staff and neighbors were with him as he passed. Scooter was a retired Paso Fino show horse […]
2021 Year End Wrap Up
2021 was a rollercoaster of a year with many ups and downs. At HOPE Ranch we had challenges we never could have anticipated with both human and animal health challenges. Kit experienced a serious injury due to the rigors of life on a ranch. We almost lost Sadie, our therapy dog, and our hearts were […]
Bullying in the Workplace: A National Epidemic?
Bullying isn’t just about schoolkids or athletes. It’s rampant in many workplaces, no matter the industry. It is said that workplace bullying has become a national epidemic. In fact, the Workplace Bullying Institute, which has been around for 20 years, conducts studies on the topic and works to combat this debilitating problem. Whether you are […]
6 Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you feel the blues during winter months, you are not alone. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an actual type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons. Symptoms and feelings may start in the fall and continue into the cold and light deprived winter months, causing sufferers to feel sluggish, moody and sad. Don’t […]
Kit Attend EGALA Training
Recently, HOPE Ranch Owner/CEO, Kit Muellner, attended EAGALA training in Elgin, Illinois. This training focused on “The Fundamentals of the EAGALA Model”. The training renews Kit’s certification. This training featured Amy Blossom (Reins of Change), the new executive director for EAGALA, and Patti Mandrell, a certified EAGALA Trainer. Kit said, “EAGALA is always evolving and […]
The Passing of Our Beloved D’Angela
It is with a broken heart that I share the news of the passing of our beloved D’Angela. She had a strangulating lipoma, which attached itself to her intestine & killed it. She was in a great deal of pain and the only thing to do for her was to humanely euthanize her. She is […]
Rochester Area Food & Resources List
Sometimes people find themselves suddenly in need. But too often, it takes time and work to get into the system. Fortunately, there are resources that help those that find themselves in immediate need. Below is a list of resources we often share with clients that may be of use.
Meet Molly Noterman!
HOPE Ranch welcomes Molly Noterman! Molly is an EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist and Horse Care Helper. She has a Bachelor of Science – Teaching degree in Special Education and is in the progress of getting a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Molly taught special education in the area for four years before entering into the internship […]
National Eating Disorders Week
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDAwareness Week 2022 will take place during the week of February 21 – February 27, 2022.This NEDAwareness Week, we invite you to See […]
Feeling Anxious About Returning to Socializing
Restrictions are loosening up and people are getting vaccinated. This means a return to being out in the public and socializing. Do we even remember how to socialize? Even during “normal” times, socializing can be tough but after months and months of isolation, it may seem overwhelming. You may be feeling a bit rusty but remember, […]
Brianne’s Story
My name is Brianne and I have been coming to H.O.P.E. Ranch since I was 17 years old. I am now 28 and I can honestly say I would not be who or where I am today without Kit, H.O.P.E. Ranch, and all the animals. I have had depression most of my life and there […]
Lauren’s Story
As a middle schooler with a fresh ADHD diagnosis, I was angry and ready to keep it bottled up for the rest of my life when I found H.O.P.E. Ranch. Therapy has become like taking vitamins for me. It is a supplemental part of my routine that keeps me healthy. Over the years, I have […]
June is PTSD Awareness Month
The United States Senate designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day and The National Center for PTSD designates the entire month of June as PTSD Awareness Month in an effort to bring greater awareness to the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) WHAT IS PTSD? PTSD is a mental health problem that can occur […]