The Ranch

Mission and Philosophy:
As an Equine and Animal-assisted therapy instruction Ranch our Mission and Philosophy is to be intentional in our relationship with others to offer opportunities for improving balance, well-being, quality of life, trust, and self-esteem through engaging in activities involving the whole body and mind.

Through their perseverance, our participants inspire instructors, volunteers, families, and communities to embrace inclusivity and recognize the value of enriching experiences for individuals with disabilities to enable healing in the mind, body, and spirit. We firmly believe in creating a world where everyone can participate, learn, and grow, regardless of physical, cognitive, emotional, or spiritual abilities.

Tag Line:
We support and serve those who need a place to find peace, understanding, and an authentic and genuine connection in their journey.

Our Vision:
To create a peaceful oasis that nurtures relationships and meaningful experiences.

Our Values:

Walk in Love. Develop Trust. Create Stability. Promote Growth. Therapeutic Means.

We are created to love and be loved. Each human’s participation at The Ranch will be supported by a stable mentorship through nurturing relationships that build trust and allow for therapeutic growth physically, cognitively, emotionally, and mentally.

In the News

Therapeutic horseback riding program in Slinger offers summer sessions for children with special needs – TMJ4 (May 12, 2025)

Chosen Inc & Cedar Springs Therapeutic Ranch – Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community (June 22, 2025)
Slinger therapeutic horsemanship program benefits all agesFox6 (July 29, 2021)

Thank you Wispact!

Huge thank you to the Wispact Foundation for their generosity! We recieved grant money to purchase new floor mats for part of the arena, an all-terrain wheelchair, and two adaptive saddles for our riding program! We are truly honored to be featured in an article within their organization! Click HERE to read the article!

What’s been Happening

Sign up for Cedar Springs Outdoor Adventure Camp:

http://www.cedarspringsoutdooradventure.com/

Sign up for Camp Dylan:

July 22/23 sign up here

July 29/30 sign up here

Ribbon Cutting 2021