named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Equine Therapy Program
Uses interactions with horses to help trauma survivors process emotions, build confidence, and heal from abuse, PTSD, and anxiety in a faith-based environment
Life Coaching and Counseling
Offers life coaching and counseling services led by certified professionals, integrating equine therapy and inner healing practices
Rancho Milagro Youth Camp
Weekend camp for youth that uses equine therapy and spiritual guidance to address emotional challenges, build leadership, and restore joy
Self-Care Retreats for Caregivers
Provides rest and emotional reset opportunities for missionaries, ministry leaders, and social workers through time at the ranch with horses
activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 8
- Equine-Assisted Therapy and Coaching Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy & Somatic TherapyProvides equine therapy and coaching, including individual sessions with an Equine Specialist and up to three horses, to promote healing, personal empowerment, and the development of coping skills for life challenges. This includes therapist-led sessions with a licensed therapist and certified Equine Specialist.
- Equine-assisted therapy and personal development programs Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy & Somatic TherapyProvides equine-assisted therapy, life coaching, and pastoral counseling through one-on-one sessions with licensed therapists, certified Equine Specialists, and up to three horses, aimed at healing and building coping skills. Programs include individual therapy, personal empowerment coaching, and daily hands-on activities with horses.
- Pastoral Counseling and Life Coaching Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care ServicesOffers individual services including pastoral counseling and certified life coaching.
- Refuge and Wellness ProgramsOffers a place of refuge, rest, and rejuvenation, along with additional services such as daily opportunities to work with horses, horsemanship, gardening, and nutrition counseling.
- Residential refuge and holistic support servicesOperates a residential sanctuary that provides rest, rejuvenation, and holistic support including gardening, nutrition counseling, and daily opportunities to work with horses for individuals in need.
- Residential refuge and holistic support servicesOperates a residential sanctuary that provides rest, rejuvenation, and holistic support including gardening, nutrition counseling, and daily opportunities for therapeutic work with horses.
- Team Building Services Equine-Assisted Team & Group BuildingProvides team-building services for teams or families, with a focus on improving communication, unity, and conflict resolution.
- Team and family wellness programs Equine-Assisted Team & Group BuildingOffers team-building and family-focused services designed to improve communication, unity, and conflict resolution through structured interactions with horses and guided activities.
advocacy · 3
- Film Production and AdvocacyPartnered with Winters Film Group to release the feature film "Amber and Grace" in August 2019, which highlights healing through equine therapy for sex trafficking survivors.
- Film-based advocacy for equine therapy awarenessPartnered with Winters Film Group to produce and release the feature film "Amber and Grace" in August 2019, which raises awareness about healing for sex trafficking survivors through equine therapy.
- Film-based advocacy for sex trafficking survivor healingPartnered with Winters Film Group to produce and release the feature film "Amber and Grace" in August 2019, which promotes awareness and healing through equine therapy for survivors of sex trafficking.
strategies · 15
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy (Canine) for Comfort and Emotional Support animal_assisted_therapy unique to this orgThe organization incorporates dogs into its therapeutic environment to provide comfort, a sense of welcome, and a reminder of self-worth. These dogs selectively connect with individuals, fostering emotional bonds and offering support.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Comfort and Connection animal_assisted_therapy unique to this orgBeyond horses, the organization incorporates dogs into its therapeutic approach to provide comfort, a sense of welcome, and a reminder of self-worth. These animals selectively connect with individuals, fostering emotional bonds and supporting the healing process.
- Animal-assisted emotional support through dogs animal-assisted therapy unique to this orgWe incorporate dogs into the healing process by leveraging their capacity to form selective emotional bonds, offering comfort, a sense of being seen, and reminders of self-worth to individuals struggling with trauma or isolation.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy for Emotional Healing and Skill Building equine_assisted_therapy unique to this orgThe organization utilizes horses, often those with their own histories of trauma or recovery, to facilitate emotional healing, build trust, teach coping skills, and help individuals process grief, trauma, and other emotional challenges. This approach leverages the horses' sensitivity and ability to mirror emotions to aid in the healing process, fostering confidence, focus, and a sense of freedom.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy for Emotional and Psychological Healing equine_assisted_therapy unique to this orgThe organization utilizes horses, often those with their own histories of trauma or unique personalities, as therapeutic agents. The horses' sensitivity, ability to mirror emotions, and non-judgmental presence are leveraged to build trust, teach coping skills, process grief, build confidence, and facilitate emotional release and self-care, particularly for individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse, PTSD, or are in caregiving roles. This approach is often guided by models like EAGALA.
- Equine-assisted therapy using the EAGALA model eagala-model unique to this orgWe use certified equine specialists and the structured EAGALA model to facilitate emotional healing, personal growth, and trauma recovery through guided interactions with horses, leveraging their sensitivity to human emotions and behaviors as a therapeutic mirror.
- Faith-Based Inner Healing and Deliverance faith_based_healing unique to this orgThe organization offers "Inner Healing and Deliverance" services, grounded in Christian principles, to address trauma and facilitate spiritual wholeness and renewal, aiming to help individuals overcome setbacks and achieve their full potential.
- Faith-based inner healing and spiritual renewal inner healing and deliverance unique to this orgWe offer Christian-centered therapeutic services, including "Inner Healing and Deliverance," that address emotional and spiritual trauma, aiming to restore wholeness and empower individuals to reach their God-given potential.
- Financial Accessibility through Scholarships financial_accessibility unique to this orgThe organization ensures that its services are accessible to all individuals in need by offering scholarships, thereby removing financial barriers to participation.
- Financial Accessibility through Scholarships financial_accessibility unique to this orgThe organization ensures that its services are accessible to individuals regardless of their financial situation by offering scholarships to those who may not be able to afford the full cost of participation.
- Financial accessibility through scholarships financial accessibility unique to this orgWe remove financial barriers to access by offering scholarships, ensuring that individuals limited by economic constraints can participate in healing programs.
- Holistic and Trauma-Informed Support in a Refuge Environment trauma_informed_care unique to this orgThe organization provides a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment that serves as a place of refuge, rest, and rejuvenation. This holistic approach incorporates compassionate, accepting, and strength-based therapy, often with Christian principles, to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, aiming to help individuals regain safety, identity, community, and passion.
- Holistic and Trauma-Informed Support in a Refuge Environment trauma_informed_care unique to this orgThe organization provides a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment that serves as a place of refuge, rest, and rejuvenation. This holistic approach incorporates trauma-informed care and Christian principles to support individuals struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, aiming to help them regain safety, identity, community, and passion.
- Inner Healing and Deliverance for Overcoming Trauma inner_healing_and_deliverance unique to this orgThe organization offers specialized "Inner Healing and Deliverance" services designed to address deep-seated trauma, with the goal of helping individuals overcome past setbacks and realize their full potential.
- Trauma-informed, holistic healing environment trauma-informed care unique to this orgWe provide a safe, non-judgmental space that integrates emotional, spiritual, and physical rejuvenation through trauma-informed care, emphasizing rest, refuge, and strength-based support to help individuals restore identity, community, and purpose.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$176K
Contributions & grants$176K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out$570
balance sheet
Total assets$156K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$146K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +95.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Kohnen | Barn Manager/Executive Director | 30 | $7K |
board members · 2
- Doug Sanders — Board Member
- Tonia Harder — Board Member
relationships · 8
who they work with
- AZ PBS Partner — Interviewed by AZ PBS about their equine therapy work.
- EAGALA Network — Vanessa Kohnen is an EAGALA Equine Specialist and PHX Networking Coordinator, indicating organizational affiliation with EAGALA.
- Life Unleashed Counseling Partner — Provides counseling services, specializing in Inner Healing and Deliverance from trauma.
- Lilies of the Valley Partner — The President/Founder of Lilies of the Valley provided a testimonial about the positive impact of Rancho Milagro's youth camp on children.
- Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Provides a "reset" and emotional release for a Director of Women's Development who specializes in trauma, abuse, sex trafficking, and exploitation at the Dream Center.
- Power Over Predators Partner — Lisa and Mike Hansen, who developed and conducted community prevention education for 20 years, are associated with this organization.
- Vets For Child Rescue Partner — Teamed up with Vets For Child Rescue to fight human trafficking.
- Winters Film Group Partner — Partnered with Winters Film Group to release the film "Amber and Grace."