training Horses
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” (Matthew 7:24, NLT)
The “Training Horses” at Crystal Peaks arrive with many different backgrounds and various levels of handling. Whether coming as a battered or neglected rescue, a beloved horse who needs a new home or a young horse who seeks a secure start in life—every horse must undergo a season of highly specialized care and training from our approved staff members. Some of these training horses transition to loving homes, while others remain and advance in their education toward entering the session program. The prayerful goal for each horse is to build a solid foundation for their next step in life. With the assurance that God has a unique purpose for each horse, we train and release these treasured friends into the beauty of His perfect plan.
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience . . .”—Colossians 3:12 (ESV) “Hey Sarah, look at this,” Kim rotated her computer screen toward me. As I glanced over her shoulder, I saw a picture of a little bay horse for sale. The photograph was blurry … Continue reading “Chosen”
“. . . the righteous are as bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1b, ESV) There was a young girl whose health complications were so severe that she was in a battle for her life. She dreamed of one day loving a horse of her own. Yet, her physical challenges made her dream seem impossible. Believing … Continue reading “Elion”
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins . . . there is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear . . .”—1 John 4:10, 18 (NIV) There, hanging on the wall of a local smoothie … Continue reading “Jericho”
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 15:13, NLT) Excerpt from Kim Meeder’s 2024 Q4 Newsletter Story: Throughout the years of working with and around countless … Continue reading “Noel”
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45, ESV) At the end of a long day of work, Kim sat beside me on the couch with her laptop open. While scrolling through the local farm ads on … Continue reading “Ransom”
“O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.” (Psalm 130:7, NIV) It was a quiet springtime evening. The work of the day was laid to rest and I gave my mind a mini-respite by “treasure hunting” through the local Craigslist ads. I … Continue reading “Redemption”
Testimony coming soon.