October 23-25, 2025*
Hope Remains Ranch is pleased to offer HOPE Certification! The HOPE Certificate training includes classroom and hands-on equine instruction from a Biblical perspective. HOPE Certification prepares participants with the knowledge on how to implement equine assisted ministry activities with those who have experienced trauma.
HOPE Certification is beneficial for anyone who would like to learn to use horses to serve those who have experienced trauma from a Biblical perspective, Equine Specialists, Licensed Clinicians, Biblical Counselors, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, those in the medical field and educators.
Location: Hope Remains Ranch 1771 John Dodd Rd. Wellford, SC 29385
HOPE Certification ($500) – 3 days (24 CEU hours) of classroom and hands-on equine learning. Materials are provided. Lunch is included each day in the training.
Hope Remains Ranch is an approved provider for continuing education (CEU) by the SC Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board (SCLLR).
*If minimum participant count isn’t reached, Hope Certification will be rescheduled for a later date.
- What type of ministry are you personally doing? Are you a 501(c)3? Do you work for someone else at their farm? What is your role?
- Why are you interested in the Hope Certificate training? What will you do with the training?
- What does an equine specialist do in a session? What is their role?
- What does the Biblical counselor do in a session? What is their role?
- What is the role of the horse? Why do we use horses?
- Body language of horses – how to “read” horse language. How to communicate with a horse
- What equine exercises do you use with your clients?
- Horse safety
- What is an intro session?
- ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) – why are these important when working with people?
- Hands-On-Equine activities
- Herd mentality
- Being Holy Spirit Led in sessions
- How to introduce Christ in a session. WHEN to introduce Christ.
- Next steps for you and those you serve
Hope Remains Ranch is conveniently located in Upstate, SC, making travel easy. Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) is a short 16-minute drive to the ranch. Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is 52 minutes from Hope Remains Ranch. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is only an hour and fifteen minutes away. Lodging and restaurants are available in close proximity to the ranch (10 minute drive).
Nearby hotels:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Greenville-Spartanburg (Duncan)