“Bringing Horses, Veterans, and the Community Together.”
Veteran owned and operated non-profit ranch; dedicated to breaking down mental health barriers and serving the South Texas community through “ranch-life therapy.”
Equine-Assisted Therapy and Personal Development
Our programs are centered on “ranch life therapy,” taking a unique approach to traditional talk therapy and personal development through ranching and equine-assisted services.
Veteran Services
The human-horse connection assists in building trust, confidence, non-verbal communication, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. Through learning basic horsemanship, the veteran will engage in a collaborative personal development effort alongside their horse.
Various concerns may be addressed, such as leadership and team building, relationship coaching, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and PTSD symptoms.
A tailored plan will be created to fit the needs and goals of the participant.
Monetary Donation
On behalf of The Rustic Ranch team, we would like to thank you for your consideration in donating to our mission.
100% of your donation will directly fund the mental health services we provide to our military community.
Why “Rustic Ranch”
“I found myself at the end of my military career thinking, what's next? I always knew I wanted to go into nonprofit work, I just didn't plan for it to be so soon.
There is a term we use in the military to describe someone who has been in the military for some time - "salty", quite literally meaning a seasoned service member.
When we think about the term “rustic” - while by one definition this means old and seasoned in nature, or rural, now we see a new trend of modern farmhouse or rustic chic. What was once thought of as old, simple, or used, has now been given a new meaning.
This is exactly how I see our Veterans. We are rustic, we are seasoned, and we too, have a story to share. We have life experiences which are rarely obtained outside of military life. We have unique backgrounds. We have a wealth of knowledge and service to provide to our communities.
When I thought about what to name this nonprofit, I wanted to choose a name that would allow us to grow, but also have meaning. While the name, Rustic Ranch, is simple in nature, dig a little deeper and you will find what the Rustic Ranch can offer you, allowing you to find a new meaning and purpose in yourself.”
-Nina, Founder and Executive Director