Girls WAR: Building Trust and Preparing for the Trail
Today at Girls WAR was all about reflection, teamwork, and preparing for the journey ahead—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We began the day with one of our most impactful activities: making masks. Each teen created a mask, designing the outside to represent how...
Girls WAR: Trusting the Trainer
The morning kicked off in the round pen with the horses, where the girls witnessed a powerful example of trust. A trainer calmly worked with a horse, guiding it through gentle cues and body language. The horse wasn’t running or afraid—instead, it was focused,...
Teamwork, Trust, and a Sweet Treat: A Full Day at WAR
We kicked off the morning with Church in the Pines at CranHill, surrounded by towering trees, fresh air, and a stillness that reminded us of God's peace. It was a beautiful reminder that worship doesn’t need four walls. Later, the girls took on the Spider Web...
Building Bonds and Breaking Barriers
Each of the boys was assigned their own individual horse, a process our ranch hands take very seriously to ensure the right match. It was incredible to see how these animals helped break down the "walls" some of the boys had built to keep others out. Big smiles and...
Courage and Connection
This week at Remembrance Ranch has been all about overcoming fears and building bonds. Our group started the adventure with some anxiety, but quickly faced their fears and got to know each other. The climbing wall bell has never rung so much! This determined group...
Adventures on the Trail
As always, cellular connection on the trail is not great, so we are not getting a ton of photos. However, we are thrilled to report that the girls are safe and doing exceptionally well! Our adventurous group is hiking approximately 3-4 miles each day. Every mile hiked...
A Day of Adventure & Reflection
Yesterday was another wonderful day at Remembrance Ranch, filled with a variety of engaging activities that brought laughter, learning, and a sense of community. We began the morning with more horse riding and barn chores, deepening our connection with these animals...