278 Special Troops/Groups clients 116 Campers 303 Students for School Field Trips 65 Corporate Coaching Clients Site for Executive Coaching Training Groups
Riding Programs
This year was a great season at Bit of Hope Ranch. Our team witnessed the many lives changed because of the equine assisted therapy offered at the Ranch. Ranch Heroes donated to make sure our clients were able to receive services. The Ranch Riders mounted up for therapeutic riding or as a recreational outlet. They also kept their "heads up and heels down" in the annual Horse Show. Our Ranch Blazers led the way on our Development Boards as well as our fundraising events. We are grateful for teamwork at Bit of Hope Ranch!
Meg Vanderbilt Executive Director
2024 IMPACT STATEMENT
Mental Health Services
Educational Programs
Toni Keating Equine Professional
1722 Client hours per year 6 Therapists 4 Life Coaches 8 Equine Specialists MACE Energy Method/ Body Code
1650 Animal/Farm care hours 2615 hrs for Vol Riding Programs 65 hrs Workday/Special Groups 55 hrs for Trail Prep
Volunteer Power
1825 Client hours per year Therapeutic Riding Saddle Clubs Rec Lessons Mounted Equine Coaching
The mission of Bit of Hope Ranch is to Reach, Rescue and Restore hurting children, families and horses through nature based & equine assisted therapy wellness and educational programs.
Community Foundation Run Certified 5K Trail Run October 12th Horse Show May 6th Spring, Summer and Winter Camps Girl Scout Day Corporate Event Site
$5,000 Grants $113,000 Private Donations $320,000 Services Monthly Cost/horse: $300/horse
A Sure Hands Mounting Lift was installed for our Special Needs riders and those that have experienced trauma.
Events & Fundraisers
2 large covered arenas and 1 Main barn. Barnyard petting farm. Large waterfront play-space/ fishing. Gaga Pit and Kangaroo Jump Pillow. Waterfront Event space. Certified 5K Running Trail. 900 sq foot Wellness Clinic
Mounted Lift
$438,000 Annual Budget
BitofHopeRanch.org info@bitofhoperanch.org 704.862.0095
Financial Report Highlights
Monthly tours share the stories of hope and healing that happen at the Ranch.
Barn & Grounds 50 acre Equestrian Facility
Emily Phillips Equine Professional Volunteer Coordinator
12 Horses for Sessions 2 Miniature Horses & 1 Donkey 20+ small farm animals 10 farm cats / 2 farm dogs
Team and Turf
The Ranch says goodbye to Doc, our first rescue horse.
Bit of Hope Ranch 5001 CR Wood Rd Gastonia, NC 28056