Canyonview Ranch Hand Program

Teen Volunteers | Ages 15–17

Do you love Jesus, horses, and serving others? The Ranch Hand Program is a unique opportunity for teens to grow in faith, horsemanship, and leadership while helping create an unforgettable camp experience for younger riders.

Ranch Hands serve alongside our equestrian staff, learning responsibility, teamwork, and horse care while mentoring campers.

Program Focus

Our goal is to help each Ranch Hand grow in three key areas:

Faith
Grow deeper in your relationship with Christ through Bible studies, devotions, and Scripture memorization.

Horsemanship
Develop practical horse knowledge through weekly riding lessons, horsemanship workshops, and hands-on horse care.

Leadership
Build integrity, responsibility, and communication skills while assisting with campers and equestrian activities.

Ranch Hand Responsibilities

Ranch Hands help support the daily operations of the equestrian program by:

Attending staff meetings
Assisting campers with grooming, saddling, and horse care
Helping instructors during arena lessons
Feeding horses and completing barn chores
Supporting safe and positive camper experiences

Each lesson hour includes grooming, saddling, riding, and unsaddling so campers learn proper horse care.

Training & Development

Throughout the summer Ranch Hands participate in:

Weekly riding lessons
Interactive group Bible studies
Leadership and ministry training
Horsemanship workshops including horse care and safety

Summer Schedule (2026)

Arrival: Sundays at 6:00 PM for staff campfire and meetings
Pick-Up: Fridays at 5:00 PM

Ranch Hands stay in the Ranch building under the supervision of our Ranch Hand Leader.

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Ranch Hand Testimonials

“The most rewarding way to spend a summer is taking the time to learn about God, horses, and yourself. After a few weeks as a Ranch Hand, you’ll learn more than you ever expected. Your priorities change, your thinking becomes more defined, and you gain confidence in ways you never imagined. Whenever you struggle, there are people to support and love you. I loved it!”

“There is so much wrapped up in being a Ranch Hand that I hardly know where to begin. It stretches you and makes you grow in your confidence, horsemanship, perseverance and your spiritual walk. There are late nights, early mornings, and long hot days but God’s strength is sufficient. It is so amazing to see God at work in my life as well as in the lives of the other staff and campers around me. Ranch Hands work hard, are poured into, through seminars, Bible Studies, prayer and riding lessons, and learn how to love and be loved as Christ called us to. I praise God for this opportunity for the wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ I have worked with here!”