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