The mission of Runnin’ Free Ranch is to provide a non-judgmental, non-pressured environment where veterans, at-risk youth, those with special needs and their families can experience freedom, hope and positive life-changing relationships through the facilitation of equine assisted activities and counseling.
Amy Dojahn, co-founder of Runnin’ Free Ranch has had a passion to help people ever since she was a young child. At age 4 she was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and was not able to walk after the age of 10. But God knew the plans He had for her and horses were a part of that plan. In 1994 she became a licensed professional counselor and met the love of her life, Ken (DJ) Dojahn in 1999. They married in 2003. DJ had a huge servant’s heart and he knew he wanted to help others in whatever way God wanted him to. Since then God has been at work uniting their hearts and providing the way for them to work together helping veterans, those with special needs, at-risk youth and their families through equine assisted counseling/activities. DJ and Amy have been called to offer nontraditional equine assisted counseling free of charge. Their desire is to offer freedom to all removing as many obstacles as possible. In 2015 this vision became a reality with Runnin Free Ranch being birthed and becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Learning confidence in who God created her to be
You are worth listening to at Runnin’ Free Ranch
Freedom TRAIL Day 1-Learning what Trust means
Finding new ways to communicate
Freedom TRAIL Day 2-Learning to Respect ourselves and others
Working on a healthy connected relationship with self and others
Asking for connection
Walking in faith not in fear
Understanding how to manage anxiety through connection with the horse
Discovering healthy ways to make new friends
Freedom TRAIL Day 3-Walking in Assertiveness
Freedom TRAIL Day 4-Interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills are necessary in working together as a team
Freedom TRAIL Day 5-Learning the important Life Skill of self-control
Learning how to get through the obstacles of life
Finding peace in connection
“We can serve our weakness or we can serve our purpose. We can’t do both.” I have chosen to serve my purpose because God’s grace is enough for me, for HIS power is made perfect in weakness. – Amy Dojahn M.Ed., LPC-S
Help us use Christ’s Resources for Christ’s Warriors and connect with us any way you can. Much like a stone thrown into a pond creates ripples that go out in all directions, we are helping each individual realize their incredible gifts and self-worth so they in turn can be the strength that helps their brothers and sisters. Any resource can become a blessing – from prayer, to work skills and training, to social networking and/or financial support. One gift at a time, no matter how small, exactly mirrors how all astounding events in human history have happened, with one idea or purpose and one person, then the next person and the next, all joining forces until you have an army – an army of Warriors!