H.U.G.S. Ranch

08/30/2024

We have a wish list!
It takes a lot of time and materials to keep everything running smoothly and to keep the horses healthy! Whether it is office materials, items for sessions, or barn and horse supplies, there are lots of different things we use at the Ranch! If you would like to help us out and donate towards some of our needs, here is our Amazon wish list: https://a.co/fGW55Zs

08/28/2024

Thank you to the group from Service Express for coming out again yesterday morning to unload more hay for us! Thank you for your commitment to keeping our barn full! We appreciate your help and willing hearts!

08/24/2024

"but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31

08/21/2024

Our women's EAL still has some open slots for this fall! This time of reflection and relaxation begins September 10th and continues each Tuesday morning (10-11:30am) through October 1st. Cost is $140 per person. Click here to sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRfMnUhhkXP7jcE0caoc1srOrqhZuyx-nSyKqHzfPgLjpAIQ/viewform

08/19/2024

Our volunteers make our programs possible! They each dedicate many hours to the children and the horses. We are so thankful for each one of them and what they bring to our HUGS family!

08/17/2024

Our line-dancing FUNdraiser was a blast this past Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the music and dancing! Thank you to Wood Loft Barn for providing the beautiful space!

08/16/2024

We have reached $113,411 of our budgeted goal for the year! These funds are necessary to keep our programs going and our horses cared for! Our farrier was out this week to trim each of our horse's feet. If you would like to help us reach our goal, here is the link to donate to the Ranch: https://hugsranch.kindful.com

08/16/2024

A huge thank you to all our volunteers.
You truly are a blessing!

08/15/2024

Thank you to this group from Meijer for helping us paint our volunteer shed! It looks great!

08/13/2024

08/10/2024

Mark your calendars! We have another event!
The Grand Rapids Polo Club has matches all throughout the summer, and we are going to be out at their match on Thursday, September 5th at 6pm! Come out to support the Ranch and the teams that will be playing that night!

08/10/2024

4 MORE DAYS!
We are counting down the days until our Line Dancing night at Woodloft Barn (4415 30th Street, Dorr, MI)! The event starts at 6pm on Tuesday (the 13th) and tickets are $15 per person ($45 for a family). All ages are welcome! We can't wait to see you there in YOUR boots and hats!

08/07/2024

Chester just wanted to pop in and say good morning! Have a great day!

08/04/2024

Only one week left of our summer sessions! We are so thankful for our volunteers, the participants, and the relationships that have been made between them!

08/02/2024

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!
In just a couple short weeks we will be having a line dancing fundraiser at the Woodloft Barn in Dorr on August 13th! We are so excited for this night and hope you all will be there! Tickets will be sold at the door for $15 per person (families are $45). Don't forget to invite your family and friends!

07/31/2024

Our hay loft is a little fuller after this hard-working group from Service Express helped us by unloading and stacking 340 bales of hay! Thank you! And another big thank you to Weller Truck Parts for donating the hay!

07/29/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out this past Thursday to our First Annual Co****le Tournament! Thanks to you it was a success! We had lots of fun and friendly competition! Congratulations to Alex and Mia from Fire in the Hole on winning the Adult Division!

07/27/2024

God created the horse: one strong enough to pull a cart, but gentle enough to love a child, smart enough to protect his master and passionate enough to love his family. One with so much love they can life the spirits of a broken heart.

We thank God for horses!

07/25/2024

Today is our Co****le Tournament!
If you would like to come out to observe the event, please do!! Games start at 6! Thank you to Gray Fox Woodworking LLC for creating and donating these trophies for the event! They turned out AMAZING! Check them out for any of your woodworking or laser printing needs!

07/24/2024

Howdy!
We have some horse lovers here with an update on our financial goal for 2024! We have raised $107,420 so far for the year! Thank you to all who have contributed to that total! We are half way through the year, if you would like to help us reach the half way mark to our goal, here is the link to donate: https://hugsranch.kindful.com/

07/23/2024

THIS THURSDAY!!
Our co****le tournament is this Thursday! We have 16 teams participating, and there are several raffle prizes to be won! Come pick a team to cheer on and enter our raffles! We encourage you to bring out some food and drinks (alcohol prohibited) to enjoy the Ranch and the event! The fun starts at 6! We would love to see you there!

07/15/2024

It's National I Love Horses Day, and boy, do we love our horses! Here are a few pictures of the members of our herd!

07/13/2024

Our donors play a vital role in helping carry out our mission. We are so thankful for all of our generous donors! We are greatly encouraged by their gifts.

Our heart healers are those who donate each month, allowing us to continue helping and healing the children who come. If you would like to donate, or become a heart healer, here is the link: https://hugsranch.kindful.com/

If you would like to become one of our valued heart healers, simply select the amount you'd like to give monthly and select "recurring" under frequency. Each and every dollar makes a difference!

07/11/2024

There is only TODAY and TOMORROW left to sign up! Here is the link to do just that: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDVdNl74rf9B-xqlC8mtY6tvwv4o5wTirETHPTnzAeuxb9Xg/viewform?usp=sf_link

We have plenty of raffle prizes to be won as well! Even if you are not interested in participating in the tournament and want to come for those! We encourage you to bring your own chair, food, and beverages for the night, but no alcohol will be permitted. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

07/08/2024

FALL SESSION APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE!
Here is the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN7tII_LRprCz0890TvWYLXZNJZe3wAvED76y2v-tCSIuD1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

We are almost half way through the summer sessions! Group 2 starts July 15th! We are thankful for how sessions have been running and look forward to meeting more participants this month!

07/05/2024

ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER!!!

Sign up by JULY 12 to be a part of our co****le tournament on July 25! We need to start creating our bracket for the event! We are excited for a night of competition and conversation!