August's Newsletter: Straight from the Horse's Mouth
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Straight from the Horse's Mouth |
Dust off those boots because one of our favorite events of the year is coming down the trail — the Barnyard Bash Saturday, October 17th from 4–7 PM at Bit of Faith Ranch!!
Join us right here at Bit of Faith Ranch for an evening of live music, line dancing, BBQ, games, raffles, time with our ranch animals, and of course, the mechanical bull. It’s always a fun night filled with laughter, connection, and plenty of ranch-style fun.
But Barnyard Bash is about more than a great evening together. It’s an opportunity for our community to support the mission of Bit of Faith Ranch and help us continue providing meaningful programs, events, and experiences for individuals and families impacted by disabilities.
We can’t wait to gather with our ranch family and community for a night where fun meets purpose. Grab your boots and join us!
Get your tickets or become a sponsor today!
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on three familiar faces who help keep things running around the ranch — Daniel Hayworth, Hannah Karl, and Grace Nygard!
Daniel is heading into his senior year of high school while participating in Dual Enrollment, 4-H, and FFA. Hannah, our Barn Team OG, is returning to Alabama for her sophomore year of college studying Kinesiology after another busy summer at the ranch. And we’re excited to welcome Grace, a high school sophomore with a love for riding, dance, and art, as the newest member of the team!
Each brings their own talents, dedication, and heart to Bit of Faith Ranch. We’re so grateful for everything they do to care for our horses and help keep the ranch running strong!
July brought even more opportunities for our ranch community to connect, learn, and make summer memories together!
Our monthly movie outing to see Moana gave participants and families another chance to enjoy time together beyond the ranch. Back at Bit of Faith Ranch, our Mustang Learning participants stayed busy bathing horses, cleaning stalls, filling water buckets, and creating DIY horse wind chimes — building teamwork, responsibility, and horsemanship skills along the way.
We also had a wonderful Summer Open House & Foam Party, welcoming new and familiar faces for an evening of horses, community, and plenty of foam-filled fun. One comment from the evening especially touched our hearts:
"I wish Bit of Faith Ranch existed 20 years ago when my daughter was young!"— Participant Mom
Words like these remind us why creating a place of acceptance, connection, and belonging matters so much.
A big thank you to First Coast Foam Party, FL Coffee Peddler, Tropical Smoothie PVB, Kathy's Creative Gardens & Nursery, Crosswater Turf and Irrigation, the HEAL Foundation, and Baptist Health for helping make these special experiences possible!
We’re incredibly grateful to The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust for their generous grant and continued support of Bit of Faith Ranch. Their partnership helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for the individuals and families we serve.
We also want to thank the families and supporters who choose to give through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). These gifts help support our equine-assisted programs, recreational opportunities, caregiver respite, and so much more.
If you have a Donor Advised Fund, recommending a grant to Bit of Faith Ranch is a simple way to make a meaningful impact. Every gift helps us continue creating a place of connection, growth, and belonging.
To all who invest in our mission — thank you for riding alongside us!
With grateful hearts,
The Bit of Faith Ranch Team
Check out our Upcoming Events Here: https://www.bitoffaithranch.org/events
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