Bearfoot Ranch

Bearfoot Ranch Our PATH certified therapy instructor offers lessons for children and adults with special needs.
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Bearfoot Ranch is a non-profit horse rescue and offers therapeutic riding lessons for children with special needs in a safe, effective, and compassionate environment. THERAPEUTIC RIDING LESSONS

http://www.bearfootranch.org/services/therapeutic-riding-lessons/

At Bearfoot Ranch, we truly feel that everyone benefits from interaction with horses. PATH International (Professional Association of Ther

apeutic Horsemanship) was founded in 1969 as North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) to promote safe and effective equine assisted activities and therapies in the USA and Canada. PATH International now has centers and members in countries all over the world.

Reflecting back on 2024 was easy, yet difficult at the same time. We had an amazing year but how do you QUANTIFY success...
01/05/2025

Reflecting back on 2024 was easy, yet difficult at the same time. We had an amazing year but how do you QUANTIFY success, goals met, growth, love and relationships? We put together a few numbers of interesting facts about Bearfoot Ranch but there are so many more to celebrate, we just couldn't list them all. Our success is because of YOU! Our family, friends, volunteers, advocates and donors. We are a 501c3 nonprofit and depend on all of you to keep our barn doors open to accept rescues and surrenders and to provide therapeutic lessons for special needs children. Cheers to you, cheers to a successful 2024 and cheers to growing our programs in 2025.

Please continue your support by donating via our website: https://bearfootranch.org/donate/

Or ordering needed items from our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/178A9NHIDD8IU?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

It’s a beautiful day at Bearfoot Ranch! Skip and Sam are ready for breakfast.www.bearfootranch.com
12/30/2024

It’s a beautiful day at Bearfoot Ranch! Skip and Sam are ready for breakfast.
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Merry Christmas from Bearfoot Ranch! Cheers to you and yours today and everyday. Our hearts are full from the outpouring...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from Bearfoot Ranch! Cheers to you and yours today and everyday. Our hearts are full from the outpouring of love and generosity this year. Thanks to each and everyone one of you that volunteered your time or made a donation to help the horses and provide a therapeutic lesson program for children with special needs. We are a 501c3 and depend on you to keep our barn doors open to accept and help both animals and humans. Looking forward to 2025!
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Merry Christmas to all! Thank you to our early morning Christmas crew headed by Tony and Melisa with Jody, Carol, Suzan...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to all! Thank you to our early morning Christmas crew headed by Tony and Melisa with Jody, Carol, Suzanne, Monica. Second shift was Hannah, Roy, and Keith. Thank you all for your kindness. 🎄

We also received Church's miracle of funding for his surgery! Much love to all of Santas elves who sent money in to make this happen! ❤️🐎

We need a $1,500.00 Christmas miracle for Church! Church is a very special boy. At only 13 years young, he was diagnosed...
12/24/2024

We need a $1,500.00 Christmas miracle for Church! Church is a very special boy. At only 13 years young, he was diagnosed with HYPP (more on that later), and he has a painful infection on the coffin bone in his hoof. The infection is so bad, he needs surgery, even after three weeks of antibiotic treatment. If he doesn’t have the surgery, the infection will continue to spread and his outlook is grim, no hoof no horse.

Radiographs confirmed the diagnosis of coffin bone osteomyelitis which requires surgery to remove the infected bone and associated soft tissues. Critical after care will be intensive and tedious but Church is worth it! He is so gentle, kind and patient with us as we try to make him comfortable. His many vet bills, surgery and after care will be approximately $1500.00, an overwhelming amount given we are a rescue and have 46 other horses to care for. We have poured our hearts, time and limited resources into giving Church a safe and healthy life, and now, we are turning to you for help. Every dollar counts and will go directly toward Church’s surgery and recovery. Whether it’s $10, $50 or $100, or simply sharing this campaign with others, your support means the world to us! Together we will ensure that Church continues to live the happy and healthy life he deserves. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Let’s give Church a second chance and a Merry Christmas!

**Your donation may be tax deductible** Contact us for more information at 678-805-7433

About Church: Church was brought to Bearfoot Ranch for help to rehabilitate his feet and stabilize the symptoms of his HYPP. He was purchased for a barrel racing horse because of his impressive muscular stature, athletic abilities and handsome appearance. Unfortunately, with the diagnosis of Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP), he could not safely work in that environment. HYPP is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness, tremors, and paralysis, primarily Quarter Horses. Symptoms include muscle tremors, weakness, seizures and, in the worst cases, cause heart failure, stroke or death. We have stabilized and managed the HYPP symptoms but we always make sure to watch for signs of the illness. We have trained our volunteers to recognize an episode and to administer life saving medication.

Because of irresponsible breeding, Church has to live with this genetic disease, a lifetime of medication and unpredictable painful episodes. We feel blessed to be able to help Church. He came to us for a reason. We will do everything in our means to help him and, with your help, he will get his surgery and be more comfortable. His job will be a pretty pasture companion where he can live out his best life.

To help Church, visit our website donate page or scan the QR code for either Venmo or PayPal. You can also mail a check (address below). **Your donation may be tax deductible** Contact us for more information at 678-805-7433

Your support means Church will get the surgery he need on his feet, making his quality of life 1000% better! THANK YOU!

https://bearfootranch.org/donate/

Bearfoot Ranch
12976 Cu***ng Hwy
Canton, GA 30115

12/21/2024
If you need last minute gifts for your equestrian, please shop local and visit The Snooty Fox Tack Exchange. They have s...
12/20/2024

If you need last minute gifts for your equestrian, please shop local and visit The Snooty Fox Tack Exchange. They have so many amazing new or like new things at great prices. Their selection is awesome right now too!
Watercrest Village
631 N Main St, Suite 102
Milton, GA 30009
Store Hours are 10 to 6 Tuesday through Saturday
https://snootyfox.net/

BURRRRRR! It's going to COLD! During the last cold snap, we found many blankets with rips and tears that can't be fixed....
12/19/2024

BURRRRRR! It's going to COLD! During the last cold snap, we found many blankets with rips and tears that can't be fixed.

Most of our horses are older (ages 18 - 36) and do not have the physical capabilities to keep warm, like their younger herd mates.

Please consider giving the gift of warmth to a rescue horse by purchasing a blanket (or 2) from our Amazon Wish List! Thank you so much!!!

https://a.co/ecNnQmR

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We extend our gratitude to Long View Stables for their charitable donations. It was very thoughtful of your boarders to ...
12/07/2024

We extend our gratitude to Long View Stables for their charitable donations. It was very thoughtful of your boarders to gift us items they no longer needed that we will now use!
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The photo is of our beautiful 27 year old quarter horse paint named Gyspy. She was rescued from a trail riding facility ...
12/02/2024

The photo is of our beautiful 27 year old quarter horse paint named Gyspy. She was rescued from a trail riding facility where she was used every day, carrying adults with a bowed tendon and severely underweight. One of our amazing volunteers purchased her and was instrumental in helping repair the tendon and assisting us to rehab her so she now serves in our PATH therapeutic riding program for special needs children.

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2 days, 8 hours and 9 minutes until GivingTuesday! Each year, $10 billion in corporate matching gift money goes unclaime...
11/30/2024

2 days, 8 hours and 9 minutes until GivingTuesday!

Each year, $10 billion in corporate matching gift money goes unclaimed, which represents $20 billion that would have been matched and given to non profits.

Check if your employer participates in workplace giving campaigns that utilize matching gifts, paid time off and other creative incentives.

Many companies allow employees to pledge a portion of their paycheck to charities they care about, like Bearfoot Ranch, and then match that donation, or give extra time off for volunteering!

We have had the great pleasure of companies like Whole Foods Market, Sharp AQUOS, and Cisco volunteer as part of their company giving campaign.

YES! You can make a difference! Every dollar counts! Check with your employer today to help us give horses and special needs children an environment where they are safe, loved and encouraged to thrive.

Black Friday! Please consider adding Bearfoot Ranch to your shopping list today. Some of the items on our Amazon wish li...
11/28/2024

Black Friday! Please consider adding Bearfoot Ranch to your shopping list today. Some of the items on our Amazon wish list are on Black Friday Specials!
We have 49 horses to care for. We're a 501c3 non profit so we depend on donations to keep our barn doors open. We take in rescue horses to rehab and train them to be therapeutic lesson horses. If they cannot serve, we find them companion homes where they can live the rest of their lives in a loving and safe place. The horses that participate in our lesson programs help special needs children with cognitive and physical challenges by teaching them patience, balance, responsibility, communication and much more. If you can donate, we would be so grateful and blessed.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/178A9NHIDD8IU?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl&filter=all

Wishing all our friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful today and everyday for your support and donation...
11/28/2024

Wishing all our friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful today and everyday for your support and donations which keep our barn doors open to help horses and children with special needs.

TIME CHANGEOur Fall Horse Show will start a little later this Saturday because it will be too cold at 9:00 am. NEW TIME ...
11/28/2024

TIME CHANGE
Our Fall Horse Show will start a little later this Saturday because it will be too cold at 9:00 am. NEW TIME is 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. We're so excited to see everyone!
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11/23/2024

Join us tomorrow, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th, from 10am to 2pm at Scottsdale Farms for free pony rides.

Any donation is appreciated (but not required) and will benefit the horse rescue program at Bearfoot Ranch. All donations will be matched by Scottsdale Farms.
See you there!

Address

12976 Cu***ng Highway
Canton, GA
30115

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(678) 805-7433

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Tibo is happy to ring in the 2025! Cheers to the New Year! Bearfoot Ranch

Most of our posts feature our horses because they are the heart of the ranch. Without their service we could not offer lessons. The lessons geared towards our special needs riders go beyond learning in the saddle. Here, Gabby is bonding and communicating with Zorro and showing him love, compassion and responsibility by walking him. The joy in her laugh made our day! Thank you for being awesome Gabby! We love you! 🥰 Bearfoot Ranch www.bearfootranch.org

Church is obviously very uncomfortable walking. He tries to keep as much weight on his back end to keep his front feet from hurting.

Church having a mild HYPP episode. You can see his muscles fluttering or twitching. HYPP is a muscular disease caused by a genetic mutation that disrupts the sodium ion channel and results in an excessive amount of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). This causes the muscles to contract more readily than normal. Horses with HYPP can experience unpredictable attacks of muscle tremors or paralysis, which in severe cases can lead to collapse and sudden death due to cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. HYPP is primarily associated with horses with heavy musculature (although not necessarily all well muscled horses are affected). - UC Davis Vet Med website

Bitsy loves rolling around after her blanket came off today. Finally some warm sunshine! www.bearfootranch.org

It’s falling a flood a Bearfoot Ranch! www.bearfootranch.org

Another big THANK YOU for our wish list gifts from Amazon! To everyone that has gifted us these items, we can’t thank you enough. Your thoughtfulness and generosity has made a change! Www.bearfootranch.org

Thank you Alexandria Meyer and The Egan Family for the Christmas gifts for our horses! We are so grateful for your orders off our Amazon Wish List. Www.bearfootranch.org

Thank you Lance and Diane for gifts from our Amazon wish list ❤️ gypsy was enjoying the new brushes and Hillo and Trinket were getting a red light therapy session. We are so blessed to have you at Bearfoot Ranch!

Elsa LOVES RepleniMash by Purina! In fact, all our horses love it. Great for hydration and a meal topping. If you haven’t checked it out, do it now. You won’t be disappointed!

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