Our Community
We welcome visitors of all ages who are seeking to find inner peace and chose to connect with these majestic animals to enhance traditional and conventional methods. Each experience is truly unique and one of a kind. Transformation and healing through this relationship has profoundly impacted children & youth, veterans with PTSD, first responders, and seniors with limited access to accessible programs.
The impact can be life changing. As one visitor commented:
"The serenity cannot be replicated."
Student Feedback
Darius | Grade 8
"The first thing I noticed [when visiting the ranch] was how at peace everyone seemed to be; how calm the atmosphere was."
"I learned the cultural and spiritual significance of horses; how they connect us to the land and deliver messages to the Creator."
"Visitng 5 Freedoms gave me a new perspective on nature. It taught me to be more respectful of the environment and other people. I want to see more horses find a better life and a good home."
Destiny | Grade 7
"I didn't know what horses could really do before coming to 5 Freedoms. I learned that they can sense your feelings and help you deal with them."
"After visiting 5 Freedoms, I felt safer, happier and I was able to get alone with everybody much better."
"I'm usually a quiet kid. I usually sit alone. After going to the ranch, I started hanging around with my friends and talking more."
Josh | Grade 7
"These experiences made me realize that some people don't treat horses well and that's an issue."
"It reminded me that we need to treat animals better, because they are just like us, they have a heart, and a mind, and they deserve respect."
"We got to visit the Ranch a few times. Every time we go, it feels like a mind cleaning. I always feel calmer afterwards."
Mael | Grade 12
"I was really going through a difficult time, and to be honest this trip was truly a defining moment for me."
"When I felt that love and care from the horses, I realized that I deserved it."
"The experience pushed me to seek better for myself, which guided me to find resources and the support I needed."