PEACE Ranch

NEW IN 2012:  stayed tuned for more information about:

Operation:  Enduring Warrior

Addressing re-entry and PTSD for Veterans and their families

 Walking Tall

Addressing both sides of the two sided "bullying" coin for upper elementary and jr. high students.

 Standing Firm

For adult and child victims of domestic violence.



PEACE Ranch provides equine assisted learning programs in a small group format. These programs offer an experiential approach for a broad range of ages and issues.  Each group is conducted by a licensed therapist, an equine specialist and horses.

Groups meet once a week for two hour sessions combining check in, equine assisted activities, wrap up, and therapeutic journaling. Cost is dependent on group size.

All programs are:

*Assessed to determine their effectiveness

*Provided by licensed, certified therapists and trained volunteers.

 Scroll down to see what's on the launching pad for 2012

PEACE Kids

A 4 week, intensive equine assisted learning program for children 4-12 with Autism Spectrum and related disorders. PEACE Kids effective in producing positive change for kids in social interaction, behavioral challenges and sensory integration.  In addition, parents report developmental achievements outside the program like getting dressed independently, riding a bike and making friends.  For more information or registration contact PEACE Ranch.

  Gallop

An 8 week equine assisted education program for teenage girls with trauma based issues.  Gallop helps girls to communicate more openly, connect with others, set clear boundaries and develop self management, self empowerment and self confidence.  For more information contact PEACE Ranch.

Community Partner:  Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center



Hug & Groom

A weekly opportunity offered year round for all ages to interact with horses in a therapeutic environment.  Hug & Groom has a "walk-in clinic" feel, open, non judgemental and free of charge.  Participants are paired with volunteers to care for horses and in farm maintainance tasks.  For more information about Hug and Groom contact PEACE Ranch.

 Moms and Horses

An 8 week EAL program for single mothers to help grown in solid parenting and life skills by increasing their ability to follow through, set boundaries, communicate clearly, and by decreasing feelings of isolation. Single Momms, and  Pregnancy Care Center are community partners for this program. For more information contact PEACE Ranch.

Mom and Horses made possible this year by a grant from the Zonta Club of Traverse City and the Pregnancy Care Center.

  Strides

A 6 week equine assisted edcuation support program for for parents of children who have been victims of sexual crimes.  Parents are encouraged in a non judgemental environment to explore difficult issues with the support of other parents who are walking a similar path.  This reduces the feelings of isolation, strengthens possitive coping skills and problem solving.  For more information contact PEACE Ranch.

Community Partner:  Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center