The Runnin' WJ - Not Your Ordinary Ranch

I'm blessed to introduce you to a wonderful Christian non-profit organization, the Runnin' WJ Ranch, which offers equine therapy to special needs children.



For those of you who have read my second book in the Miller's Creek novels, A Path Less Traveled , you know that one of the main characters, Little Bo, is helped through a traumatic experience with equine therapy.



With each book I write, part of the proceeds from that book are used to donate to a worthy cause that is associated in some way with the storyline. My choice of charitable organizations for A Path Less Traveled is the Runnin' WJ Ranch, based in Texarkana, TX. I would highly encourage you to watch this video to learn more about this ministry.













According to their last newsletter, the ranch has added nine new horses because of the large increase of riders. Horse care expense is about $1200 a year, and the ranch has a total of 23 horses to care for.



Over 200 children a week are served at the ranch, and 160 of them live at or below the poverty line. The Runnin' WJ offers sponsorship to several students each week, and is in need of sponsors. The cost per child per year is $1440.



The ranch is also in need of equipment--saddles (including adaptive saddles), saddles blankets, horse shoes, and a lift (costs approximately $8000) to help wheelchair-bound students onto the horses. Plans are in the works to start a Veterans Riding program.



To adopt a horse, sponsor a child or offer a donation, please call 903-838-3223. You can also mail donations to Runnin' WJ, 4802 South Kings Highway, Texarkana, TX 75501



For more information about the Runnin' WJ Ranch, visit their website at http://www.runninwjranch.org/.



Find the Runnin' WJ on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Runnin-WJ-Ranch/147571661937989