Canyonview Ranch Hand Program

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Looking for teen volunteers ages 15-17!

Do you love Jesus Christ and horses? Are you eager to serve, grow, and lead at camp this summer? Join our Ranch Hand Program for a life-changing experience, where you'll transform your faith, horsemanship, and leadership skills while making a lasting impact on campers!

Program Goals

This program is designed to develop:

  • A deeper relationship with Christ

  • Stronger horsemanship skills

  • Greater leadership abilities

We are committed to helping each Ranch Hand grow in their knowledge of God’s Word through Bible studies, devotions, and Scripture memorization. Our goal is to equip and strengthen you for service in the Lord’s Kingdom.

We also prioritize developing horsemanship skills through:

  • Weekly riding lessons

  • Project horses

  • Workshops on various horse-related topics

As leaders, Ranch Hands will grow in integrity, communication, and responsibility—all essential qualities for strong Christian leadership.

Daily Responsibilities

  • Attend staff meetings

  • Supervise campers while they groom, saddle, and clean stalls

  • Assist instructors in the arena

  • Assist & lead trail rides

  • Feed horses & complete daily chores

Each lesson hour includes: Grooming, saddling, and unsaddling to ensure riders learn proper horse care.

Horsemanship & Ministry Training

  • Weekly Riding Lessons

  • Weekly Interactive Group Bible Studies

  • Weekly Workshops/Seminars on topics such as:

    • Professionalism & Leadership Techniques

    • Teaching Techniques & Camper Engagement

    • Equine Health Care & Safety Standards

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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!”

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“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
- Romans 12:1-2