Hope Ranch News
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]