A Letter from our Founders
 
Since 2000 we have been privileged to live here at Kittyhawk Kigers
on a ranch that has impacted many wonderful young people and a
number of wonderful wild and rescued horses. "Rescued" seems to be
the theme overall as the youth we have shared these horses with have
often been hindered by physical, mental and especially emotionally
debilitating  conditions . . . this would also characterize the state of a
number  of the equines who have found a home with us.  Connecting  
kids and horses for their mutual health and rehabilitation has been
the goal and joyful outcome.  

We have worked with Mike’s Hosea Youth Services’ homeless youth,
with physically handicapped and autistic children, and with a
number of young teenage gals who have “shown up” needing  greatly
a means to either heal from serious emotional issues, or  to get away
from acknowledged detrimental  pressures and lifestyles. Jeanie’s
intuitions and love for these girls have lead to relationships of life-
changing mentoring and discipleship.

There are so many stories of these “connectings”, but we will
withhold them at this time for brevity's sake.  If you would like to
hear more, just contact us.  We'd love to share.  You’ll likely laugh
and cry.

At Wild Ones Youth Ranch, our desire is to connect ANY child who
has a hunger to ride, groom, feed, or just pet a horse, with the chance
to do just that, regardless of his or her circumstances.

It is our deepest pleasure to extend this wonderful opportunity to
kids who come from less-than-perfect situations (foster care, abuse
and/or neglect, physical, emotional, or mental disability, autism,
homelessness, single-parent or low-income families, or anyone who
is disadvantaged or at-risk in any way.)  Whether it is a formal riding
lesson, or just some time hanging out and brushing a new friend, we
have seen the good that our horses have done in the lives of children
of all ages.

In addition to this, we have a mentorship program where older youth
(typically homeless or otherwise "high-risk") are paired with a horse
(often an adopted or rescued mustang) which they learn how to care
for, handle, and ride.  Responsibility for something other than
oneself plus pride in accomplishments achieved is a double boost to
confidence for these young people and the outcome is often truly
amazing.

If you know a youth or child who would benefit from our programs,
please contact Jeanie or  Mike.  We will do all that we can to make
sure these young people have an experience they won't forget.  
Little ones learn to be comfortable on top of a "horsie".
Other boys and girls learn what it means to consider and
care for a horse's comfort as well.  
Older youth, like this local homeless young man, learn
sensitivity and confidence as they leave behind their daily
struggles to connect with our horses.   
Our Founders
 Mike & Jeanie Langley
Our Board
Chair
 Mark Bradley
Vice Chair
 Dani Wright
Carla Bradley
Board Member
Lynn Gledhill
Board Member
Linda Hitzeman
Board Member; Steering Committee
 Jeanie Langley
Board Member; Steering Committee
 Mike Langley
Erik Nasshahn
Board Member
Treasurer; Steering Committee
Board Member                                                                                   
Lisa Nasshahn
Recording Secretary; Steering Committee                                  Cassie Wicks
Our Staff
Program Director
Jeanie Langley
Assistant Program Director                
Carla Bradley
Director of Volunteers; Steering Committee         
Laura Else
Administrative Director        
Cassie Wicks
Safety & Maintenance Committee Chair
Matthew Wicks
About Us
Wild Ones Youth Ranch is a non-profit corporation founded in 2000.

We are a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry with a desire to connect ANY child who has a hunger to ride, groom, feed, or just pet a
horse, with the chance to do just that, regardless of his or her circumstances.  We believe that God has given us these horses for
His glory and for the benefit of others and we endeavor to use the lessons we have learned from them to demonstrate God's love
for each child and family with whom we are privileged to interact.   Believing that these are God-designed connections,  we rejoice
to see the healing and growth that result through these relationships. We further hope that this opportunity to experience
unconditional love via interaction with these graceful, powerful and loyal friends will demonstrate and teach each youth of God's
love and plans for his or her life.
Some trust in
chariots, and some in
horses; but we will
remember the name of
the LORD our God.
(Psalm 20:7) (NKJV)
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Copyright 2011, Wild Ones Youth Ranch
Site administrator: Cassie Wicks
 Wild Ones Youth Ranch
26591 Ferguson Road
Junction City, OR 97448
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