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Shepherd Youth Ranch is a Christian nonprofit serving emotionally wounded youth and families by providing restoration and hope through the unconditional love of Christ and a unique relationship with horses. We weave all-encompassing principles of the Christian faith throughout all of our programs, counseling and coaching.

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We’re so excited to share that our founder, Ashley Boswell, is a contributing author in When the Plan Changes: Trusting God’s Story Over Our Own. A new book from Hope Books. Ashley’s chapter shares the story of Jacob, an Arabian horse who was part of Shepherd Youth Ranch from its early days and whose life touched and changed so many people at the Ranch. Though Jacob passed away a few years ago, his story continues to remind us of the ways God can use unexpected circumstances, people, and even horses to write something greater than we could have planned. We’re honored to have a piece of the Shepherd Youth Ranch story included in this special collection. 🤍 📖 Pre-order your copy: link in bio 📅 Book Launch: Tuesday, November 10 at 7 PM 💻 Hope Books Facebook Live

A special day at Shepherd Youth Ranch! We were grateful to celebrate with Jaccob Slavin and the Stanley Cup and share the morning with so many supporters of Shepherd Youth Ranch. Together, $7,150 was raised to support our mission and the youth, families, and veterans we serve. Thank you to Jaccob, the Slavin family, Forward Agency, and everyone who helped make this day possible. We’re so grateful for your support! All glory to God.

WE EXCEEDED OUR $100,000 GOAL! We are incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make this possible. Your generosity is making a lasting impact at Shepherd Youth Ranch. But the excitement isn’t over! The Jaccob Slavin & Stanley Cup raffle is still going! One winner will receive the remaining pair of spots for the opportunity to meet Jaccob Slavin and experience the Stanley Cup. Already entered? You’re still eligible! Ready to enter? Visit the link in our bio!

What an incredible evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Shepherd Youth Ranch Fundraising Banquet. Whether you attended, volunteered, sponsored a table, donated, or prayed for this event, thank you for making the night such a success! Because of this amazing community, we’re now just $2,720 away from reaching our $100,000 goal! 🤍 If you’d still like to help us cross the finish line, there’s still time to give. Visit the link in our bio to make a gift. Thank you for believing in the mission of Shepherd Youth Ranch and for helping us bring hope and healing to the children, youth, veterans, and families we serve.

Today’s the day! Today, we’re celebrating our 2026 Shepherd Youth Ranch Fundraising Banquet, and we couldn’t be more grateful for everyone who has supported our mission along the way. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community for helping make this evening possible. ❤️ Before the celebration begins, there’s still one more opportunity to make an impact!Our Jaccob Slavin & Stanley Cup Raffle closes TODAY at 12:00 PM (noon). One lucky winner and their guest will spend the morning with Jaccob Slavin, Kylie Slavin, and the Stanley Cup, all while supporting the life-changing work happening every day at Shepherd Youth Ranch. Tickets start at just $20. If you haven’t entered yet, there’s still time! Visit the link in our bio to enter before noon. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us bring hope, healing, and restoration to children, families, and veterans in our community.

Tomorrow is a big day for Shepherd Youth Ranch as we celebrate our 2026 Fundraising Banquet There’s still time to enter our Jaccob Slavin & Stanley Cup Raffle! One lucky winner and their guest will have the opportunity to spend the morning with Jaccob Slavin, Kylie Slavin, and the Stanley Cup while supporting the mission of Shepherd Youth Ranch. Raffle entries close TOMORROW, August 4th! Whether you’re joining us at the banquet or cheering us on from afar, your support helps bring hope, healing, and restoration to the children, families, and veterans we serve. Don’t miss your chance, visit the link in our bio to enter today!

Win a morning with Jaccob Slavin & the Stanley Cup while making a difference for horses like Sake. Meet Sake, our Gentle Giant! As the tallest horse in our herd, Sake is known for his goofy personality, love of belly scratches, and his ability to make everyone feel welcome. He even starred in a car commercial filmed at our former ranch in Franklinton! When you enter our Jaccob Slavin & Stanley Cup Raffle, you’re doing more than entering for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’re helping Shepherd Youth Ranch continue providing hope and healing through incredible horses like Sake. 🎟️ Raffle tickets start at just $20. 📅 Entries close August 4. Visit the link in our bio to enter today! ⬆️

You’re invited to an evening that changes lives! Join us for Shepherd Youth Ranch’s Annual Fundraising Banquet on Tuesday, August 4! Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Registration closes Tuesday, July 28! Reserve your seat through the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet Jaccob Slavin. See the Stanley Cup. Support a great cause. Shepherd Youth Ranch has been incredibly blessed with the opportunity to share a special morning with Jaccob Slavin, his wife Kylie, and the Stanley Cup. One lucky winner and their guest can experience it too! By entering our raffle, you’ll have the chance to spend the morning with the Slavin family, take photos with the Stanley Cup, and be part of an unforgettable experience, all while supporting the life-changing mission of Shepherd Youth Ranch. 🎟️ Raffle tickets start at just $20. 📅 Entries close August 4 Every ticket purchased helps bring hope, healing, and restoration to the children, families, and veterans we serve. Enter today before time runs out! Visit the link in our bio to purchase your raffle tickets. ⬆️

Every day at Shepherd Youth Ranch, we witness the healing that happens when children and families build meaningful relationships with our horses. Through trust, connection, and encouragement, lives are transformed. We are incredibly grateful to the Human-Animal Alliance for their generous grant support and for believing in the life-changing power of the human-animal bond. Their partnership helps ensure that even more children and families can experience hope and healing through equine-assisted services. As our Founder Ashley Boswell, shared: “Partnering with the Human-Animal Alliance allows us to bridge a critical capacity gap. Their incredible support directly fuels our growth, ensuring more children and families in crisis can experience the profound healing power of the human-animal bond when they need it most.” Thank you, Human-Animal Alliance, for investing in our mission and helping us shepherd hearts toward healing and hope.

BECAUSE OF YOU, HOPE CONTINUES. This summer, you walked alongside our veterans through stories of healing, resilience, and renewed hope. Because of your generosity, these stories are no longer possibilities, they are realities. ✨ 2 veterans sponsored for one year of services ✨ 1 veteran sponsored for six sessions ✨ Countless moments of healing, trust, and connection made possible through equine-assisted learning To every donor, volunteer, supporter, and advocate: thank you for believing in our veterans, helping heroes heal, and making hope possible. If you’d like to continue supporting our Veterans Program this fall and beyond, visit the link in our bio.

Because of YOU, healing continues. 💙 For the past four years, Shepherd Youth Ranch has partnered with Veterans Life Center of North Carolina to provide equine-assisted healing experiences for veterans navigating life after service. Many veterans face invisible battles like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and isolation, but through connection with our horses, they are given a safe place to heal, rebuild trust, and rediscover hope. So far, supporters like you have helped fund healing services for 2 veterans for an entire year, but 10 more veterans are still waiting for support. Every donation makes a difference. The link to donate is in our bio. 🇺🇸🐴

A huge thank you to the Acorn Design Group for coming out and volunteering with us last week! 🤍 Their team spent the day helping with much-needed service projects around the ranch including mending fences, mowing, weed eating, and so much more. They made such a positive impact, and we are so grateful for their support of SYR! We also loved getting to spend time together with some fun team-building activities afterward🤍 Thank you all for your hard work, kindness, and willingness to serve our ranch community!

Meet Noah Braden. For the past two years, Noah has participated in Shepherd Youth Ranch’s Veterans Program, a place where veterans are given space to breathe, heal, and reconnect through equine-assisted learning and community. As a veteran living with c-PTSD and daily mental health battles, Noah shared how the calm connection between horses and veterans has helped create healing, peace, and purpose in his life. Stories like Noah’s remind us why this mission matters. Every session creates space for hope, trust, healing, and connection for veterans in our community. If you’d like to help support veterans through our Hope for Heroes program, please consider donating through the link in our bio.

Today we had the opportunity to welcome the amazing counselors and administrative staff from Bridgehaven for a day of equine assisted therapy. It was such a meaningful experience watching everyone connect, reflect, and enjoy time with these incredible horses. Thank you, Bridgehaven, for spending the day with us and for all the important work you do in our community! If you are interested in seeking gospel-centered, clinically-informed biblical counseling. https://bridgehavencounseling.org/

Big thanks to Barnhill Construction for showing up in a big way at Shepherd Youth Ranch! From mowing and fence repairs to jumping into Equine Assisted Learning, their team spent the day serving, connecting, and making a real impact. We’re so grateful for community partners who help us keep this ranch a place of healing and hope. Thank you, Barnhill Construction!

A day to remember! 150+ people. One powerful mission. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex for our Charity Polo Tournament. Because of you, lives will be impacted through our Trail to Success program 💙 We’re already excited for next year…

The year may be coming to an end … But a child or veteran’s fresh start could begin tonight because of you.✨ In these final hours, your generosity will carry God’s hope and healing forward to a veteran who is struggling to find the motivation to live, a child searching for peace, a single mom holding it together by a thread, or a family torn apart by grief and loss and praying for hope. 🤍 Don’t wait another minute. Midnight is almost here. This is the moment to act. We need just $10,000 more to reach our goal of $75,000!! Your gift matters. Donate today 💙🐑🐴 https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ShepherdYouthRanchInc/give.html

Merry Christmas from us to you! As we think about the true meaning of the season, we're grateful for the chance to give back 🎁. To keep spreading joy at the ranch, we have a few needs that would make a big difference ❤️. We're hoping to get: a full-size bed and frame, 3 dressers (6 drawers, wood preferred), and a microwave. If you can help with any of these wants, we'd be so grateful: fridge/freezer with water/ice, couches, an extra bed(two or full), 7-quart crock pot, nightstands, coffee table, 3 air purifiers, and a dining table/chairs.

✨ Happy Giving Tuesday ✨Giving your time, talent, or treasure can make a huge impact on those in your community and ours 🤍 please use this link to learn more about how to give https://shepherdyouthranch.org/how-to-help/donate/

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