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Ranch Happenings 10/11/26-10/17/26
Sunday, October 11th, 2026 "How the trees worship Jesus in the fall! š Psalm 96:11" Click to view full reel Monday, October 12th, 2026 "Come to Freedom Reigns Ranch on 10/17 @ 2pm for a tour where youāll get to hear the ranch story, meet and pet rescued horses and hear their incredible stories of redemption, and learn how God uses horses to help heal human hearts through our equine-assisted programs. The final 15 minutes of the tour will highlight ways you can get involved t

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Oct 163 min read


Ranch Happenings 9/27/26-10/3/26
Monday, September 28th, 2026 "Our Founder and Executive Director had the privilege of getting to speak in 3 breakout sessions about Equine Stewardship in Equine-Assisted Programs at the International Ranch Ministry Conference this past weekend. One thing we are passionate about at Freedom Reigns Ranch is being excellent stewards of our horses and treating them as true ministry partners. Itās an area that can sometimes be unintentionally overlooked in programs that are focused

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Oct 24 min read


Grace in the Dust
By Volunteer Session Leader, Matt Gerber At Freedom Reigns Ranch, we talk a lot about confidence, trust, and boundaries ā but some of the most powerful lessons come from the simple, earthy moments. Like giving a horse a bath on a hot Tennessee afternoon. You rinse away the sweat and mud. You scrub until the coat shines. For a moment, that horse looks so clean. And then ā with perfect timing ā they wander straight to the nearest dusty patch and roll with absolute joy. Clean⦠t

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Oct 12 min read


Ranch Happenings: 9/13/26-9/19/26
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 "Weād like to give one final shoutout and āthank you!ā to the Cowboy Sponsors for our 2026 Hoedown: Elevated Dance TN Arise Therapies Saving Grace Counseling The Nashville Zoo Chipotle Maddy's Playhouse ā¦and several anonymous supporters. š¤ THANK YOU!" "Everyone was exhausted, sweaty, and ready to go home after a really fun evening⦠yet they stayed and worked hard to clear the arena so sessions can continue without a hiccup. We have the BEST volun

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Sep 187 min read


Ranch Happenings: 9/6/26-9/12/26
Sunday, September 6th, 2026 "Itās been another blazing hot week, but our faithful volunteers have shown up and braved the heat to care for our herd, ensure sessions continued and activities were catered to every human and horse need, and all the while prepping for the Hoedown this Saturday. We really do have the best Volunteers on the planet! Happy Labor Day weekend! We are so thankful for all of the incredible people who serve here as a labor of love alongside each other. š¤

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Sep 114 min read


Ranch Happenings: 8/30/26-9/5/26
Sunday, August 30th, 2026 "The herd in pasture D looking like theyāre a 90ās boyband tribute group. What do you think their group would be called? š¤" "Our HOEDOWN is under two weeks away and we hope youāre planning on joining us! Donāt forget to RSVP š¤ Today weād like to thank Big Blur Marble Academy and let them share a bit about what they do. Be sure to check them out: Big Blue Marble Academy At Big Blue Marble Academy, we understand the skills your child needs to build

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Sep 44 min read


Ranch Happenings: 8/23/26-8/29/26
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 Tuesday August 25th, 2026 "Sometimes, healing begins with something as simple as having someone⦠or something count on you. š“ Caring for a horse gives a child more than a task to complete. It gives them purpose. Responsibility. Connection. And a reason to show up. For kids who have experienced trauma, those moments matter. Learning to care for another living being can help them discover that they have something valuable to giveā¦that they are needed,

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Aug 282 min read


Ranch Happenings: 8/16/26-8/22/26
Sunday, August 16th, 2026 "Middle Tennessee is under an āextreme heat warningā With temps over 100 and heat indexes over 110 this weekend. Weāre taking all the extra steps to keep our herd as comfortable as possible. Cold hosing multiple times a day, fresh cool water, fans, salt and electrolytes, and adequate shade for every horse at all parts of the day. Itās often said that winter is hard on horses, but here in the south, summer can be even more relentless. Good herd stewar

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Aug 215 min read


Ranch Happenings: 8/9/26-8/15/26
Sunday, August 9th, 2026 "Truth for today. š¾" Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 "There is nothing quite like the unconditional love of a horse. š“ š" Thursday, August 13th, 2026 "Toby is inviting YOU to bid on this beautiful painting by Elisabeth Marsch (Elisabeth (Betsy) Marsch) at our Hoedown on 9/12/26 (or online if youāre out of state)! Thank you so much, Elisabeth for donating such an incredible piece. It is stunning!" "We loved having the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce (T

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Aug 141 min read


Ranch Happenings: 8/2/26-8/8/26
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 "Godās handiwork in our wildflower garden š¦ š¼" "Weāre not really gala-type folks. Galas can be great for nonprofits but theyāre really expensive to put on and take a lot of time to plan and prepare⦠time away from the work we need to be doing as an organization. With our wait list growing and the need so high, we just need to keep our focus on carrying out our mission. So, the best way that we can do a fundraiser that is true to who we are, helps ra

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Aug 73 min read


Ranch Happenings: 7/26/26-8/1/26
Sunday, July 26th, 2026 "āļø š¤" "We call Bill our āTree Angelā⦠this amazing man has helped us in such an extravagant way and continues to support the Ranch by generously donating his time, expertise, equipment, and skill to keep things safe, improve the beauty of our land, and make the Ranch as welcoming and safe as it can be for everyone who comes. If youāve visited, youāve been blessed by the work he has done for us, even if you didnāt know it. Any tree work or project big

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jul 313 min read


Ranch Happenings: 7/19/26-7/25/26
Sunday, July 19th, 2026 "That is one way to carry a bucket! šŖ£ Weāre always having fun around here. š¤£" Monday, July 20th, 2026 "When the scratches hit just right 𤣠Nehemiah was rescued in February, missing hundreds of pounds and mentally was totally āchecked outā⦠just look at him now! (He also has a pending adoptionš.)" Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 "Confidence. Trust. Boundaries. Through programs at Freedom Reigns Ranch, these become more than concepts⦠they become lived expe

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jul 242 min read


Ranch Happenings: 7/12/26-7/18/26
Sunday, July 12th, 2026 "Before the busy of the week gets started, Goliath the Mini Horse would like to remind you to add our next Round Up Ranch Tour to your calendar! šļø Join us on July 31, from 4-6pm to meet him and all of his herd mates! An RSVP and waiver is required to be sure to let us know youāre coming. š§ We canāt wait to see you! š¤ " Monday, July 13th, 2026 "Weāre less than 60 days away! RSVP today so we know to be expecting you and get ready for a boot stompinā g

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jul 172 min read


Ranch Happenings: 7/5/26-7/11/26
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 "We love when RK Mullins gets to spend time pouring into our team! She is an incredibly gifted trainer who has a remarkable ability to meet horses and people where theyāre at to grow partnerships with trust and confidence at the forefront. If youāre needing someone to help you and your horse, we couldnāt recommend her more highly!" Monday, July 6th, 2026 "Want to be a fly-on-the-wall in a session at Freedom Reigns Ranch? Check out our latest devotional

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jul 103 min read


Come and be a "fly on the wall" in a session....
JULY 2026 E-Newsletter We're doing something a little different for this month's email... we'd like to invite you into a session. We have put the usual announcements of upcoming things at the bottom so you can add them to your calendar, but we wanted to show you a glimpse into what goes at Freedom Reigns Ranch. So grab a glass of cold lemonade or iced coffee before heading off to the fireworks and enjoy a few moments in the air conditioning while you get to be a 'fly on the w

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jul 86 min read


Ranch Happenings: 6/28/26-7/4/26
Monday, June 29th, 2026 "Nehemiah, George, and Sparrow had their photos taken for their adoption profiles last week. We think they all look pretty stunning š¤©. Itās so hard to believe that these beautiful horses came in as emaciated rescues (Sparrow and Nehemiah) and now are shining with health and ready for forever homes! While weād love to keep all of our rescue horses, if we did so we wouldnāt be able to help more. Help us make room for more by considering welcoming one to

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jul 35 min read


Ranch Happenings: 6/21/26-6/27/26
Monday, June 21st, 2026 "The busy of the Summer Session Season continues āļø Some recent views around the Ranch." Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 "If youāre shopping the Amazon Prime Deals would you help us out by picking up something for sessions or for our session herd? Be sure to include a note in your order so we know to thank you!" Friday, June 26th, 2026 "In a world that never seems to slow down, simply being present is a gift. Thatās why weāve created peaceful spaces throughou

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jun 262 min read


Ranch Happenings: 6/14/26-6/20/26
Sunday, June 14th, 2026 "Weāve had a lot of conversations with folks lately about feeding senior horses, knowing when a horse is too thin (or too fat), and what to do if you see an emaciated horse. Weāve produced these documents in hopes to help horse owners and our community to be educated on appropriate condition and care. This is just scratching the surface but is a good starting point. Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments or reach out anytime! āA good man

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jun 193 min read


Ranch Happenings: 6/7/26-6/13/26
Monday, June 8th, 2026 "Letās shout out the good! What is your reason to smile today? š¤ " "Nehemiah had his first ride today!! Just 3 and a half months ago he was missing hundreds of pounds, and now he is healthy enough to carry a rider!" Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 "Nehemiah got to see how beautiful he is when he saw his reflection in the mirror at The Jaeckle Centre Equine Performax Therapy and Conditioning today! Swipe right to see the ābeforeā pic just over 3 months ago. ⨠Qu

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jun 121 min read


Ranch Happenings: 5/31/26-6/6/26
Monday, June 1st, 2026 "Praising God for the RAIN! āļø šš¼ The recent weather finally has us out of a severe drought and the grass is growing well again!" Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 "The feedback weāve been receiving from our Spring Session Season participants and their parents has been overwhelming. Please consider sponsoring a session this summer so these life-changing programs can continue going strong! Your gift is tax-deductible and vital to providing sessions at Freedom Re

Freedom Reigns Ranch
Jun 51 min read
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