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1 2017 East Coast Ranch Ministry Clinic and Fellowship Master Schedule SAT. June 24, 2017 EVENT BEGINS AT: DAY 1 SESSION TITLE DESCRIPTION PRESENTER NAME RANCH OR COMPANY AFFILIATION WINGS OF HOPE RANCH WEST PATRICK HENRY ROAD, MONTPELIER NOTE: We start at Wings of Hope to have our horse related sessions in the cooler part of the day Montpelier, VA 8:00-8:45 am Breakfast and Fellowship Welcome Prayer and then free time to eat and get to know the other attendees and speakers at this informal breakfast. 8:45-9:40 am Worthy Boundaries This session will be held at with our rescue horses. Rachel will walk you through groundwork exercises that will assist you to build respectful relationships. Establishing worthy boundaries will help you to demonstrate the value of each individual, intentionally build healthy relationships and recognize violations of respect. This "hands on horse session will focus on simple horsemanship in the context of ranch sessions, human relationships and building a vigilant foundation for kids who have yet to face those risks or those who are walking out of a previous trauma. Rachel will wrap up with Q&A or time for personal testimonies. Rachel Shultz Similar Ministry Manager and Session Leader Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch,

2 9:45-10:15 am Family Sessions: A Demonstration 10:15-10:45 am BREAK The team from Glory Reins Ranch will demonstrate a unique program they utilize at their ranch ministry called "Family Sessions. This is a special time for families to come together for a fun bonding experience with each other and the horses. Volunteers are matched with a family member for a unique family session experience. During this quality time and opportunity, they hope the dynamic between parent/guardian and child will be strengthened through encouragement, games and fellowship. Glory Reins will be bringing their staff members, including a couple of their horses to demonstrate this session. Use this time to travel the 2 miles from at West Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier VA, to Shalom House Retreat Center Robert Terrell Rd, Montpelier, VA Transportation will be provided for those that need it. Robin and Kevin Warren and Staff NOTE: We move the event to enjoy air conditioned space for our meeting time Founders and Directors Glory Reins Ranch, Farmville VA Shalom House Retreat Center 10:45-11:40am Delivery of the Riding Session Greg will share the strategies and tips they use for designing their successful program at The Valley Trotters Youth Ranch in Texas. He will address the "Who, What, When, and How" you host and execute your riding sessions. For example: 1) Who - Define the target audience for your session 2) What - Type of service and content of session 3) When - Scheduling the riders and volunteers for the session 4) How - Design and deliver your session Greg and Abby Bozard Founders Valley Trotters Youth Ranch, Mc Allen, TX SAT. June 24, 2017 SESSION TITLE DESCRIPTION PRESENTER NAME RANCH OR COMPANY AFFILIATION

3 11:45-12:40 pm Understanding How To Work With Special Needs Children and Young Adults As we grow our programs and encounter so many different Wendy Atkisson types of children, with all kinds of special needs, we need to stay on top of the latest information, share it with our volunteers.and stay sensitive to the needs of our rancher families. With these goals in mind, Wendy, an Occupational Therapist, shares the latest research and knowledge that will help us to be effective in our ministry to the children and young adults with special needs who are a part of our programs. Wendy has extensive experience and insight to help us navigate working with children on the Autism Spectrum, children with Sensory Issues and other very common challenges. This information is absolutely on the cutting edge and will benefit all of us in our daily interactions with the families we serve. Wendy is knowledgeable not only due to her profession as an O.T. but also from her experience designing and implementing a unique Sunday School program at her church for families with special needs children. This program is now in high demand in churches across the state and country as it addresses a growing need of families desperate to be in church and community. Owner and Founder Cornerstone Therapy, Mechanicsville VA 12:45-1:40 pm Lunch We will enjoy a lunch prepared for the attendees at the Shalom House, take Questions and Answers from Wendy Atkisson and have some free time to fellowship and share ideas. 1:40-2:35 pm What do you have to lose? What do you have to choose? Everything you need to know about Insurance. Kathleen will cover the types of insurance coverage available to include: Equine Liability, Commercial General Liability, Business Auto, Workers Compensation, and Directors and Officers. With an entire career behind her helping people in our line of work, Kathleen has a wealth of information and a heart to share with us. Questions and Answers at the end of the presentation Kathleen Melton Insurance Specialist (CISR) Amsterdam. MO

4 2:45-3:40 pm Disciple-Making: Mentoring with a Purpose: Brad will share how to truly mentor the youth that come to your ranches in hopes of making them disciples. Using strategies to bring Christ in to each session and activity at the ranch, under Brads direction, Crystal Peaks program seeks to honor God and inspire those visiting to seek a closer walk with Jesus. This session will help to prepare you and your staff members to maximize your influence in turning more lives towards Christ. Brad Shultz Program Director and Session Leader Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch 3:50-4:45 pm Even Jesus Had A Succession Plan! Joy will share how they incorporate their faith in to every part of their business plan at The Red Barn. Every great non-profit and ministry should have a succession plan (even Jesus had one with the disciples)! Joy will teach on how to design your own succession plan. Joy will also discuss the lessons she has learned about taking their organization from Good to Great. Not only does The Red Barn offer ministry sessions for children called Saddle Up, but they also offer a program called Horse Play which is like a traditional summer camp, Instructor Training and Certifications and a special program for Veterans called Take the Reins. The Red Barn is a Premiere Accredited Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) and hosts seminars and trainings frequently. Additionally, their instructors and staff have received extensive training and certifications used to create their programs. For example, they have experience in PATH, The Horse Boy, American Hippotherapy Association, EAP, Ok Corral, and many more. Joy will share her best advice with us as we start and grow our ministries. Joy O'Neal Executive Director The Red Barn, Leeds AL 4:50-5:00 pm BREAK Use this time to travel the 2 miles From Shalom House at Robert Terrell Rd, Montpelier, VA to Wings of Hope Ranch at West Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier VA, :00-7:00 pm Cookout, Music and Games Enjoy a cookout dinner on the lawn with music and games Transportation will be provided for those that need it Wings of Hope Ranch

5 Sun. June 25, 2017 EVENT BEGINS AT: DAY 2 SESSION TITLE DESCRIPTION PRESENTER NAME RANCH OR COMPANY AFFILIATION WINGS OF HOPE RANCH 8:00 am - 8:45 a Breakfast and Fellowship WEST PATRICK HENRY ROAD, MONTPELIER NOTE: We start here to have our horse related sessions in the cooler part of the day Welcome Prayer, Worship and then free time to eat and fellowship with attendees and speakers Montpelier, VA 8:45 am - 9:40 a Horses Opening Hearts: Moving from Riding to Relationship with Natural Horsemanship We ve all experienced how horses can open our hearts. Over Elizabeth Loving the last two years at Hope Reins, we have used Natural Horsemanship to transition from having burned out horses and overwhelmed session leaders, to having happy horses, and leaders equipped to serve our children more powerfully than ever before. In this active workshop with horses, Elizabeth Love, Equine Manager, will teach you how to use Natural Horsemanship to take your sessions to a deeper place. We re excited for you to begin using these concepts and skills to make a powerful difference in your ministry Equine Manager Hope Reins of Raleigh NC 9:40 am to 10:00 am BREAK 10:00-10:55 amintentionality in Sessions Use this time to travel the 2 miles from at West Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier VA, to Shalom House Retreat Center Robert Terrell Rd, Montpelier, VA As the Program Director of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, Brad can answer all the wonderful questions those of us in Similar Ministries ask. For example, What do you do in sessions?, How do you talk to the children, How do you share the Lord with your guests and families, How do you utilize the horses to demonstrate the love of Christ to the children. Brad will share how Crystal Peaks manages their core ministry of reaching children for Christ through rescued horses. Transportation will be provided for those that need it Brad Shultz Shalom House Retreat Center Program Director and Session Leader Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch

6 11:00-11:30 amopening Doors in Conversations After taking a short break, Brad will lead us in to a group workshop/lab to practice with other attendees the strategies he has shared in the previous session. This "lab" session will help us prepare to open doors in conversations while we are working with children and families at our ranches. Brad Shultz Program Director and Session Leader Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch 11:35 to 12:05 pranch Start Up and the Importance of Obedience Heather will share her personal testimony of how their ministry, Reining Hope, got started. She will also share the integral role that the word and act of "obedience" played in their ministries creation and success. 12:10-12:40 pmlearning To Fly Bob and Cathy will share their incredible personal testimony of how God brought their lives together to start their ministry at Owl Hollow Farm. Only God could piece together lives in His perfect timing to do His work. Prepare to be inspired if you are just starting out in the ministry or have hit a rough patch and need to be reminded that God is in control and will work all things together for good for those that love Him. Heather Westbrook Founder and Director Reining Hope, Spring Grove, VA Bob and Cathy White Founders and Directors Owl Hollow Farm, Lone Jack MO 12:45-1:15 pm Lunch We will enjoy a lunch prepared for the attendees at the Shalom House while we fellowship 1:15-2:10 pm Maximize Impact: Building A Lasting Legacy Through Volunteering Our greatest resource are our people! Hope Reins has spent seven years developing and practicing a discipleship team model that sets the stage for healthy and sustainable growth. Learn how we ve been able to foster a spirit of dedication, consistency, and unity among the 175 active volunteers that implement our programs and operations! We will take a look at our volunteer structure, volunteer leadership, and volunteer process. Hilary Schofield 2:15-2:45 pm Herd Management Kevin and Robin will share their wisdom, gleaned from years of Robin and Kevin practice, caring for and managing their amazing herd of horses. Warren They will share insights on how to best keep your horses healthy and ready to serve in the ministry. Director of Community Relations Hope Reins of Raleigh NC Founders and Directors Glory Reins Ranch, Farmville 2:45-3:15 pm Horse Rescue 101 Bob will share their experiences in rescuing horses and rehabilitating them to work as part of the ministry team at their ranch. Topics covered will include rescue, health, feed and training. Bob White Co-Founder and Director Owl Hollow Farm, Lone Jack MO

7 3:20-4:10 pm Which Way Should We Go? Kathleen will share her wisdom and experiences as it relates to our ministries and insurance. Kathleen has come across many insurance issues in her career relating to the various forms of equine therapies currently popular including: The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH formerly NARHA), Hippotherapy, Ranch Ministries, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Kathleen will be able to give you information on each but also help you discern what is involved if you choose to include or pursue any of these practices at your ranch. Questions and Answers at the end of the presentation. Kathleen Melton Insurance Specialist (CISR) Amsterdam. MO 4:15-5:15 pm Storyboarding Ministry Designing communication, key movement and compelling engagement. Join Rachel as she shares the marketing techniques they use to share their ministry at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Take home ideas and inspiration to share your own stories. Rachel Shultz Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch Similar Ministry Manager and Session Leader