Circle K Ranch Connections

Circle K Ranch is pleased to introduce our not-for-profit opportunities for children, families and  veterans. Our mission is to bring hope, healing and support to hurting families, helping them thrive in life by providing positive experiences in a supportive and caring ranch environment.

Our team of trauma-informed coaches is well equipped to help survivors gain tools and the understanding needed to begin living from a place of safety and connection with themselves and others. 

Coming to the ranch offers kids the chance to be kids and adults carrying heavy loads, a place to relax, let down, breath and feel supported.

“My hope is that each man, woman, and child will leave the ranch with renewed hope, knowing they’re not alone, with tools and experiences to  help them thrive in life.”

Through Circle K Ranch Connection programs, dreams can be awakened and, little by little, those who may have arrived struggling to take their next step, will notice that they’re a little lighter, things look brighter, and they are beginning to heal, blossom and grow in new ways they hadn’t imagined possible.

Children and families will be met with smiles and horse hugs. Horses have a special way of meeting anyone, right where they are, without pretense or judgement, often allowing one who has lost trust in humans to begin to feel what it’s like to learn to trust another again. They are truly a reflection of the unfailing and all-encompassing love that our God has for each one of us and the tender way He has of meeting us right where we are, no matter how messy that place may be.

2023 PROGRAMS:

SATURDAY S.M.I.L.E.S (Single Moms In The Loving Embrace of the Savior) Supporting single moms and their children through a faith-based, 6-week mentorship program. Participants who apply must be able to commit to the entire 6 week program. We have a team of great mentors who have a heart to help single mom’s and their children thrive! 

Each Saturday Smiles event will consist of 2 “break-out” sessions.

Break-out session #1: Moms will enjoy time together being encouraged and supported through activities specifically focused on their needs. At the same time, their children will be paired with a Circle K Ranch Mentor and their own personal horse whom they can look forward to working with each time they return. Participants will learn to care for and communicate with their horses from the ground and from the saddle. 

Break-out session #2: Moms will have the opportunity to join their child on a trail ride, take part in an equine assited coaching experience or other ranch activity. It’s during this session that the children will have the chance to take their horsemanship out on the trail! Our Circle K Ranch wranglers will lead participants on a ride through aspen and pine forests and along the river for a fun ride sure to bring lots of smiles.  

Before saying good-bye, all moms and their children will recieve a sack lunch and have the option to enjoy a picnic with fellow participants and our Circle K Ranch Volunteers. Noon – 3:00 pm on the following dates:

June 24th

July 8th, 22nd, 29th

August 5th

End of season overnight camp. August 18 – 20

HERO CONNECTIONS Offers our Military Families, Veterans and First Responders the opportunity to come together for connection and time with horses in the beauty that our ranch and environment provide. We are able to offer equine connection activities and the opportunity to connect through cook-outs and camp fires. 12 pm – 3 pm on the following dates:

July 15th

August 12th

Also available:

Individual and family, equine-assisted coaching. Please call for more information and scheduling. 

To Register for any Circle K Ranch Connections programs call or  REGISTER HERE

(Please Note*Some Scholarships are available for the Circle K Ranch Connection Programs. It is our desire to provide programs regardless of a persons ability to pay*) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION