Hope Springs to Life is a non-profit animal rescue and human restoration ranch that provides hope, healing, restoration and purpose to those whom are abused, neglected and abandoned, and animals tagged for slaughter or euthanasia.
The organization’s mission is to: rescue, heal, train and work hand in hand with the Lord in not only saving these precious animals, but for each animal and individual’s purpose and hope to spring to life.
We have dedicated our lives to the rescue from abuse, neglect, slaughter and premature death, rehabilitation and re-homing of horses, and/or for equine therapy in a safe place for them to live the remainder of their lives. It is our desire to share their passion and joy with folks such as you.
Goals
In order to meet Hope Springs To Life Ranch’s mission we strive to provide social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning through work first with our rescues and then to individuals and groups in Central Arizona.
Equine-assisted therapy for the treatment of mental health, emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues is a relatively new form of therapeutic intervention which recognizes that the bond between animals and humans fosters emotional growth and healing.
As we work with the horses and in turn they work with people we find:
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- An increase of trust and confidence
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- Improved Self-awareness and focus
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- Development of anger management skills
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- Building of strong and appropriate boundaries
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- Reduction of loneliness, anxiety, and feelings of isolation
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- Decreased impulsive and self-destructive behaviors
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- And the fostering of creativity
Small Beginnings
Hope Springs To Life Ranch privately began in 2012 when Mary met Shalom, a dying wild partially blind mustang that was born on the reservation. As a threat to the herd, he was ostracized and found starving. He was hog-tied and dragged into the reservation facility to be put down and buried that day.
We are named Hope Springs To Life Ranch because we try to nurture the Hope of the Lord and encourage the hope of God’s original purpose to spring up in the way we handle/care for these precious animals and His children!
It is our mission to help people and horses have a better quality of life together.
We provide rescue, restoration and re-homing for horses. We also work together with these wonderful animals for equine therapy with His children as they have need.
Through Equine Therapy, hope is restored through experiencing the bond between the animal and participant. Through the bonding process participants:
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- Learn to foster emotional growth and healing
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- Experience restoration of trust and confidence
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- Improve self-awareness and focus
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- Develop anger management skills
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- Build strong and appropriate boundaries
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- Reduce loneliness, anxiety, and feelings of isolation
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- Decrease impulsive and self-destructive behaviors
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- Foster creativity
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- Gain the ability to establish beautiful healthy relationships through the Lord Jesus Christ