Meet HOPE Ranch Foundation Board Member: Char Lillie
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Work Place:
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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 providing exceptional care for our animals. Here’s what some of our past employees have to say:
🌟 “Everybody here is so nice and easygoing.”
🌟 “I enjoy spending time around the horses, each with their own personalities.”
🌟 “I like that no 2 days are the same. It’s a ‘non-traditional’ office setting.”
As part of our Barn Staff, you’ll play a crucial role in the daily care of our facilities and animals. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, grooming, and more.
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Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience.
Interested in joining our team? Contact Michelle at secretary@hoperanchteam.com or call 507-421-6036 to learn more.
HOPE Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type: Part-Time/Non-exempt, hourly.
Location: Onsite at HOPE Ranch.
Reports to: Kit Muellner, CEO.
Make a difference in the lives of animals and our community – join HOPE Ranch today!
Martha Walters, a former client of H.O.P.E. Ranch, agreed to share her experience and observations of how working with the horses helped her.
Martha Walters and Kit Muellner, founder of H.O.P.E. Ranch, wish to express their heartfelt gratitude for your support of the HOPE Ranch Foundation.
Your donation dollars will allow us to continue the Foundation’s work of supporting EAGALA model animal-assisted psychotherapy in SE Minnesota. EAGALA or Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association is a mental health treatment model that incorporates horses as partners in the therapeutic process. It offers a unique and experiential approach, where horses play a vital role in helping clients explore
emotions, build self-awareness, and achieve positive outcomes.
Every donation directly helps the clients, animals and staff of H.O.P.E. Ranch. Scholarships to clients, through programming and services, care of the animals, and expansion/maintenance of our facilities.
You can donate in one of three ways:
1. Online at https://givebutter.com/21Euz6
2. Call the office at (507) 281-3033
3. Mail a check to the HOPE Ranch Foundation – 9145 80th Ave SE Suite B Chatfield, MN 55923
You can also help by volunteering your time at the H.O.P.E. Ranch.
Find out more about volunteer opportunities, call (507) 281-3033.
Warm Regards,
Terri Wintering
President of the Board and the H.O.P.E. Ranch Foundation Board of Directors
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 win; it’s an opportunity to be part of a community-driven initiative that brings hope to those in need.
Event Details:
What’s the Buzz About? This 50/50 Raffle is not your average event; it’s a night of philanthropy, support, and shared commitment to making a positive impact. Here’s what awaits you:
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Official Rules: Before joining the excitement, visit our website to familiarize yourself with the official rules. Transparency is key, and we want every participant to feel confident about their involvement.
How to Get Involved:
Save the Date: Circle Friday, February 2, 2024, on your calendar, and be part of a night dedicated to hope, community, and making a lasting impact.
Your participation fuels our mission. See you there!
Lifting someone’s spirits over the holidays involves spreading joy, warmth, and support. Here are some thoughtful and effective ways to do that:
Remember, the key is to be genuine and considerate of the individual’s needs and emotions. Your efforts to lift their spirits can have a meaningful impact on their holiday experience.
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 hope to our clients.
Our equine partners play a pivotal role in helping patients navigate the path to healing, offering solace, connection, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
Breed:
A Buckskin Quarterhorse
Backstory:
From Dr. Ericka Tung and Dr. Tad Mabry (who also gave us Misty)
Has a stifle injury so can’t be ridden anymore. The doctors decided to give him to HOPE Ranch, a place where he could have a meaningful purpose in life.
He will be free to move about at his pace and is perfectly healthy.
Arrived:
July 15th
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Trav is super sweet and loves people. He has great manners and is enjoying his time at HOPE Ranch!
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 a pivotal role in helping patients navigate the path to healing, offering solace, connection, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
Breed:
Paso-fino
Backstory:
Tia was rescued about 1.5 years ago by volunteer Jenna German and her friend, Sarita. After 6 months, Tia came to HOPE Ranch where she has her forever home.
Arrived:
July 22nd
About:
Tia’s had some tough times in her life so she is still a bit nervous but beginning to open up to people
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 but also a profound sense of hope. Here at HOPE Ranch, these equine partners play a pivotal role in helping patients navigate the path to healing, offering solace, connection, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
Breed: A Chincoteague Pony.
Backstory:
Belonged to a woman who – Rebecca. Who trained
Her bloodlines go all the way back to Misty (from the book)
Black and a little bit bigger than Molly.
Arrived:
Saturday night – August 19th.
About:
Beautiful black with goldie – brown.
Roxy has great ground manners. Sweet but still a bit nervous.
She is getting used to her surroundings.
Loves people.
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 Ranch in 2017. She was donated by Dr. Tung & Dr. Mabry and we want to express our gratitude to them and their daughters as Misty was their horse.
She had many amazing qualities and was truly beautiful inside and out. Everyone who met her found her to be very sweet and kind with just enough attitude which added an element of fun. She totally bossed our largest horse in the herd around. She would take his food if she had a chance. If he tried to get at his food she would push her backside into him and he’d skedaddle! What was her favorite food, you may wonder? Her favorite food was “all of it”.
Misty loved the kids and they could do anything around her. If she saw the kids she would immediately go to the gate.
Misty passed away on February 6 at 7:30 pm. She developed a neurological illness that came on very suddenly. It was likely EPM or a stroke.
She made such a difference in so many lives. She will be missed. We are grateful for her time at The Ranch and all that she taught us.