- Who We Are
Session Horses
“For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future . . . However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:4, 7, NLT)
Ranch horses who have completed specific and carefully supervised training are released to safely support children in our session program. These are known as our “Session Horses.” Within this group, each equine has a unique life story and personality that reflect the redemption of Jesus’ love offered to anyone who seeks it. For the children who come to the Ranch, the session horses literally carry the primary riding load. Many young hearts who experience sessions with these horses discover through their time together—the loving God who created and cares for them both. In many ways, our session horses are the frontline warriors in sharing the Gospel at Crystal Peaks.
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Bethlehem
Arabian
“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 life of rest. Their faithfulness carried many a child into the loving arms of Jesus. Now, it was time for them to pass the baton . . . but to whom?
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Buckshot
Quarter Horse
From the first moment Troy saw him, he knew that 'Buckshot' had to be his name. Kim met Buckshot after a friend had purchased him at a local auction as a six-month-old. It was at that time she offered to buy him, but he was not for sale. Several years later the same friend called and inquired, "Are you still interested in my beautiful spotted boy?"
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Hero
Arabian
On October eighteenth, Troy and I were contacted concerning the recovery and adoption of a small horse found wandering in the high wilderness of the Cascade Mountains. Evident by his halter and dragging lead rope, the bay Arab gelding was clearly not wild. Instead, while he was being transported to Bend Equine Medical Center for emergency treatment, he was kind and gentle, quietly submitting to those who were trying to care for him.
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Hosanna
POA
In April 2021, a new arrival came to Crystal Peaks. “Hosanna” is a 17 year-old POA/Quarter horse cross. This horse was given to us by a woman walking through a horrific divorce. She and her girls were unable to care for their beloved horse after losing their home. He is virtually session-ready and a very kind hearted gentleman.
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Jonas
Arabian/POA Cross
A small chocolate-colored horse entered the world as a riddle, a dichotomy, perhaps some would even taunt as a joke. His mingled blood combined the champion lines of his Arabian sire—with the lowly unregistered linage of his pony mother. From his birth, divine plans swirled over his young life, weaving a unique story of profound purpose in every detail.
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Little Bear
Clydesdale Cross
Virginia looked at me with her trademark smile and said, "I knew that if he could survive traveling 1,000 miles packed into my trailer with 100 other PMU babies who were three times his size, he was meant to be yours." Together, we made our way through her "new arrivals" corral.
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Nakia
Arabian
The Ranch phone rang, relaying information about a filly in need. The voice on the line was upbeat, “The mare you rescued named Bethlehem, would you be interested in her daughter?” We were so thrilled we could hardly believe the offer. Crystal Peaks adopted Bethlehem two years earlier and she had already become one of our finest children’s horses.
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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 current session program. As a filly, Ojava's fine breeding provided the ranch a unique opportunity of support - she was sold to a loving home and the funds went directly to serving horses and families in need.
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Shamis
Breeding Stock Paint
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 in any way. In fact, her care was exemplary. Instead, what Kim and her team witnessed was that her elderly owner was a widowed woman experiencing financial distress.
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Silas
Draft Cross
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 assistance toward providing a safe home for her infant son.
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