Lana, Kim, & Corilee CPYR Clinic May 09'
The journey began in December of 2007 when Corilee was given the book "Hope Rising" written by Kim Meeder. She gave a copy to Lana after being touched by what she read... and the rest is history! Little did they know that they would actually fly out to Bend, OR to meet Kim & her husband Troy.
We have a slide show below of some of the pictures taken while we attended the May 2009 Information Clinic at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. What a blessing to learn how to run a youth ranch from Kim, Troy, & their amazing staff!!!
www.crystalpeaksyouthranch.org
"Heaven Bound~A Cowgirl's Journey" by: Jerry Johnson
11/8/11~For Corilee
I'm sure God has a ranch in heaven
A place cowgirls call home
With alot of trails and trees, where alot of horses freely roam.
I picture her up on a hillside, looking down at the horses below.
Leaning forward in her saddle, looking at a baby colt, just a day old.
I can hear the leather creaking as you ride along the way. Your hair is softly blowing in the wind, you are happy inside and you are relaxed again.
No more worrys on your face, no more fixing fence, no more feeding horses. You have made your journey to Heaven and "The Promised Land".
The only comfort I have is that, that puts all of them to rest. God only takes the top hands, because her crew is the very best. God needed one more cowgirl and he knew you'd fit right in. He sent down all of his ranch hands all while the horses stood still at her side, while God softly whispered and said to you, saddle up young lady and lets ride.
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"In the steady gaze of your horse shines a silent eloquence that speaks of love and loyalty, strength & courage. It is the window that reveals to you how willing his spirit is, how generous his heart..."
-Author Unknown-
Stacy Westfall at the Sioux Falls, SD Horse Fair 09'
"Show me your horse, and I will tell you who you are."
-Old-English Saying-
"The horse is God's gift to man."
-Arabian Proverb-
"Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self esteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls- they give us hope!"
-Toni Robinson-
"To ride or not to ride... What a stupid question!"
"Many things in life catch your eye, but nothing catches your heart like a horse."
-Equestrian Proverb-
"Your horse can only be as brave as you are."
-Pat Parelli-
"A stubborn horse walks behind you, an impatient horse walks in front of you, but a noble companion walks beside you."
-Author Unknown-
Corilee's first ride on Domino. After being unridable because of pain, he's finally able to be ridden again! We will continue to work on him in hopes of having him ready for camp!
