Here are many other ways that I use my horses to share the message of Jesus Christ.
Horse Classes - I have created four classes all scripture based. You can read more about these classes by clicking on each class.
WESN Lesson
SIN
Creation of A Relation
It Is Not Finished
These classes can be held anywhere. Starting in 2011 I will be providing these classes at Iron Horse Christian Youth Ranch (SEE Calendar of Events Tab).
Vacation Bible School – I can be a part of your program and share a message which fits your program theme. Some churches have had me for a day and others for the whole VBS time. I set up a round pen and teach from within the pen usually interacting with the kids. Some children will get to come in and help out for a special point I’m trying to make. I do not provide horse rides for VBS.
Church Camps – I will bring my horses and round pen with a message that relates to your program theme. These messages can go as short or as long as you need. I do not provide horse rides for these events. I do have games kids can play like paint the real live horse just like the American Indians.
Special Events – One city church invited me for a Western Heritage Day. In this particular case it was at night so I brought Focus, my wooden rocking horse, and gave a message. In other settings I was able to bring my real horses and provide games and share Bible horse scripture. Because of the number of kids at these events I do not provide horse rides.
Sunday School Class – I can be a guest speaker, inside or out, at your church, organization or event. I always try to relate to the lesson or theme being taught.
Block Party – I set up my round pen and use two horses to share. I can give a message or just let kids paint the horse or brush and groom them. The girls like to braid the mane and tails. One party I let the kids shoot arrows from the back of the horses. This requires release forms to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. There is some planning that needs to take place if kids are allowed to ride the horse.
Equestrian Events – A great way to start a Sunday morning is having Cowboy Church. It sure wakes the kids up if a horse is used.
Schools – Christian, Home and Public. I was invited to speak at two Christian schools for the preschool through 5 grades. I am certainly open to speaking to higher grades. Each class rotated past my round pen for 30 minute sessions. For public schools I realize the sensitive nature of talking about Jesus but I can certainly parallel the horse world with that of man. In addition to the basics of horsemanship and care of horses I can speak to honesty, confidence, initiative, and consistency to name a few. I am open to Home school groups at any location that will hold a truck, trailer, round pen and two horses. Or, I can be inside and share without the real horse.
MOPS
Music Events
Christmas
Special Guest
Home Schoolers
Girl and Boy Scouts
Can You Think of Others? – If you have other venues that you think might work give me a call or email me. I’m open to God’s leading and welcome challenges and opportunities. I can share with or without the horse. I have a message that speaks about the Tack of God taken from Ephesians 6:13 and the horse is not even there.