Welcome to Crystal Peaks,
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch exists to Rescue the Equine, Mentor the Child, offer Hope for the Family and Empower the Ministry.
Services & Ministries
“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” John 15:12
The heart of our session program is to provide a safe place for children, families and horses to experience the hope, healing and redemption of Christ. Through as many unique ways as there are unique children, the purpose of each session is to support individuals with the redeeming love of Jesus.
By inviting children and families to come as they are, the session leaders at Crystal Peaks work through a variety of activities—including horses—to encourage everyone toward genuine hope.
Our leaders tailor each one-on-one session to meet the needs of each individual child. Some of the session activities include: spending time with or riding a horse, woodworking, leatherworking, arts and crafts, games, gardening, sheep and lamb care, acts of service and helping others through volunteerism. Everything that happens within a session is chosen with the intention to help encourage individuals toward healing, strength, hope, love and trust through a unique and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Crystal Peaks has learned that it is good to give a man a fish, it’s great to teach him how to fish—but it’s far greater to lead men and women to place their fish into the hands of Jesus Christ and watch Him feed the masses.
Since 2005, Crystal Peaks has hosted Information Clinics, now called Ignition, for those who have a similar heart to speak hope into the lives of kids and families. This event is designed to assist others who are passionate to start a similar ranch or ministry. Our clinic attendees have started over 200 new ranch ministries across the United States and worldwide.
Since 1995, Crystal Peaks has been involved in the rescue of more than 350 horses. Because the Ranch was founded in-part as an equine rehabilitation facility, most of our horse arrive devastated by the effects of neglect, starvation and violent abuse. Children rally with the staff in creating a devoted team of support for the weak and battered equine. Together, encircled in the loving embrace of a leader, the wounded hearts of both child and horse can find healing.
Currently, the 105-acre Ranch supports between 25 to 35 resident horses.
Crystal Peaks’ Internship
The 2027 Intern Application will open November 1st, 2027.
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Step inside the Last Chance Trading Post—where every find tells a story and every purchase helps sow the hope of Jesus into the youth at the Ranch.
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With grateful hearts, we celebrate the faithfulness of Jesus and the work He continues to do here at the Ranch. Day by day, we witness His love bringing hope, healing and transformation to the lives of the children we serve. We see courage grow where fear once lived, hope take root in weary hearts and laughter return as young lives begin to flourish. Every moment is a reminder of God’s grace and the redemptive power of His love.
One of our favorite ways to share these glimpses of His goodness is through our annual Crystal Peaks calendar. Each photograph tells a story of hope—revealing the gentle connection between a child and a horse, the beauty of God’s creation and the quiet, powerful ways Jesus is at work in the hearts of those who come to the Ranch.
Meet Our Herd
“God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.” Psalm 68:6
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Judah
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Truah
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Tekiah
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Honor
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.” (1 Samuel 2:8, NIV) In the cold winter air, I greet -
Noel
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. -
Elion
“. . . the righteous are as bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1b, ESV) There was a young girl whose health complications were so severe that she was in a battle for her life. She dreamed of one da -
Ransom
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45, ESV) At the end of a long day of work, Kim sat beside me on the couch with h -
Redemption
“O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.” (Psalm 130:7, NIV) It was a quiet springtime evening. The work of the day was laid t -
Chosen
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience . . .”—Colossians 3:12 (ESV) "Hey Sarah, look at this,” Kim rotated -
Spindrift
A mutual friend placed the ranch equine staff in contact with a woman from Washington. Over the miles that separated us, we communicated through text and email. Slowly, the information rolled i -
Jericho
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins . . . there is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear . . ."—1 John 4:10, -
Forrest
In 1998, a small man walked up the driveway of a fledgling ranch for broken horses and hurting kids. In the following hours, I learned the reason for Forrest’s visit; he came to share his own story -
Valor
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Ojava
A tall, elegant black Hanovarian, Ojava has a deep legacy here at Crystal Peaks. Born on the ranch property, her mother served as one of the original four foundation horses of what has become our cur -
Covenant
In 1995, Kim witnessed a four-year-old mare being beaten so badly that a vet was needed to sew up her face. After six months of vowing to make a difference for her, she was finally able to bring the -
Phoebe
It was the winter of 2002. The Millican horse recovery would become the largest equine rescue in Oregon State history. Walking through unparalleled carnage, my eyes tried to take in what my mind n -
Halo
In 2001, the Ranch rescued what is, to date, the most rare horse in its history. The owner of an eight-month old Arabian stud colt called and asked for our help. The young colt kept escaping his dila -
Cassidy
This amazing little mare came to the Ranch as a blessing in disguise. Our program was in great need of another solid lesson horse to accommodate the great number of those coming to Crystal Peaks . On -
Silas
Silas came to Crystal Peaks in the fall of 2015. His acquisition was unique because he was not a battered or neglected horse. His owner was experiencing personal crisis and needed financial assistanc -
Shamis
The first time we met this little filly, something very unusual was in effect. As an equine rescue facility, we are often called to walk amidst great suffering. But this young mare was not suffering -
Nakia
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you . . .” (Isaiah 66:13, NIV) The Ranch phone rang, relaying information about a filly in need. The voice on the line was upbeat, “The mar -
Little Bear
"I knew that if he could survive traveling 1000 miles packed into my trailer with 100 other PMU babies who were three times his size, he was meant to be yours." It was late in the fall and Virgini -
Buckshot
From the first moment Troy saw him, he knew that "Buckshot" had to be his name. Kim met Buckshot after an acquaintance had purchased him at a local auction as a six month old. It was at that time -
Warrior
During my first view of the starved equine, I thought his skeletal frame looked more like that of a dinosaur than that of a horse. The gelding’s dull black coat appeared to stretch nearly bey -
Legacy
While admiring stone slabs at a local flooring store, Kim looked up just in time to see a woman half run-half hobble toward her. The lady called out in rushed animation, flailing her arms to ca -
Benaiah
As if locked in a prison cell, the giant colt waited for rescue in a stall with barely enough room to turn around. Filth coated his body and the young horse’s feathered legs stood knee-deep i -
Bethlehem
“Dear Jesus, please send us the right horse.” This was a portion of our prayer, during a season where many of our four-footed friends stepped across the retirement threshold into a much-earned li
Volunteer & Donate
The volunteer program at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch is at the very heart of what we do. Every act of service here embodies the spirit of Christ: love in action. By giving the gift of their time, our volunteers free up the staff to pour into the children and families we serve. The generosity of our volunteers has far greater implications than the obvious completion of ranch tasks. Their acts of love trickle down to shower the kids who visit here with the very love of Christ.
Reservations
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch exists because of the continuing kindness of those who believe in what God is doing through this ministry. Whether through finances, volunteering, encouragement or prayer, we are deeply grateful for the support we continually receive. Often, those who shoulder with us, or who are considering how they can help, wish to see the Ranch.
It is our delight to share with every individual who sojourns here how God can transform pain into something beautiful and powerful when we give it all to Him. Shared on the framework of ranch beginnings, horses, kids, families and properties, our visitor’s questions are answered while their hearts are being filled with the hope, healing and encouragement of God
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