Trailblazers

Equine Assisted Leadership Program for Youth

Trailblazers at Hope Remains Ranch provides a strong foundation in horsemanship and equine care while fostering spiritual growth and developing youth leadership, equipping participants with practical skills, confidence, and character that extend beyond the ranch.

Eligibility Requirements: Trailblazers is open to the general public, and not considered to be therapy. Due to the nature of this activity, and for the safety of all our guests, children/youth must be able and willing to follow directions, work/ride independently, and mount/dismount a horse with minimal assistance. For safety reasons, participants cannot have a history of seizures, sensory impairments, or physical impairments. Hope Remains Ranch reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone if there are any concerns about the participant’s physical abilities or behavior issues.

Cost: $150/Month (4 consecutive sessions) Space is Limited – Advance Registration Required!

Age: Youth, Ages 10-17

Time: Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm (Beginning July 9, 2026)

Dress Code: Blue Jeans or Riding Pants, Cowboy Boots or Riding Boots, Trailblazers T’Shirt ($10 due at registration), Helmet (Provided by Hope Remains Ranch)

 

Trailblazers will Gain:

Basic Horsemanship (grooming, lead-line riding, tacking-up, groundwork, haltering & leading, safety)

Basic First Aid for Animals

Youth Leadership Development

Problem Solving

Team Building

Character Education

Confidence

Spiritual Growth