Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch Co

Mentor the Child Session program accomplishments during 2022The Crystal Peaks staff completed 1,200 sessions, which includes the following:-Crystal Peaks served 135 families with children ages 6-18 in its core session program.-459 one-on-one sessions were completed with the use of an equine partner.-Additionally, 261 children rode in a group-style setting last year.-The Crystal Peaks staff completed 93 one-on-one sessions from our referral programs. These mentor sessions are for children in significant at risk situations. Our Referral Program encompassed 8% of all sessions in 2022.-CPYR hosted 8 session groups over the 2022 season, which equates to one large group each month. Nearly all of these groups were life skills classrooms from within the Central Oregon school districts or one of our referral partners who also serve kids & families.Volunteer Intern ProgramIn addition to our staff leading sessions, tours, and groups, we trained & equipped 5 interns from all across the United States. The goal of our Internship Program is to teach these individuals to listen to the dreams that God has put on their hearts in starting or working at a ministry similar to CPYR. By the end of their internship, the goal is to not only have fully equipped session leaders who can work with kids and horses, but adults who can impact the world by sharing the hope of Jesus Christ. Over the course of the 2022 session season, the interns volunteered approximately 5,724 hours of their time and led 453 sessions. Family Support ResourcesIn 2022, Crystal Peaks continued to focus on growing its family support programs. As a result, food, financial assistance, clothing, books, toys, fuel, transportation needs, and community connections were given to dozens of local families in need of supportive resources. In addition to the donation room and in-kind donations, Crystal Peaks received $3,500 in gift card donations to be given to families in need throughout the year. Outreach to Visitors-Crystal peaks hosted 71 tours in 2022. -Crystal Peaks hosted approximately 2,879 visitors, not including kids and families who came to CPYR to participate in the session program.

Family support service accomplishments during 2022Refuge FellowshipThe Ranch continued to host monthly Refuge Fellowship gatherings throughout 2022. We hosted Refuge on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, and the attendance to each one of these events fluctuated between 100-200 people. We estimate that approximately 1,250 total people came to Refuge last year. Family EventsKids Gardening Class Last year we added a kids gardening class to our programming. We hosted 12 families every 8 weeks to be able to plant seeds, tend to the sprouts, then we harvested the fruits of their labor in the fall. For the fall harvest, we had a hot dog & corn roast (with corn the kids grew) and in total had almost 100 people at the harvest. This additional event was created as a way to get kids & families out who either have children 5 years old and under, or who were put on our back-fill list for sessions. Harvest Days Families were invited to come harvest our root vegetable patch and take part in breakout classes led by our staff to create fun, positive learning opportunities for kids & parents to experience together. Sewing, woodworking, making applesauce, leatherworking, and a kids sensory hay maze were offered. In addition to making positive memories as a family unit, the participants learned life skills that they can now use to be able to cut costs and repurpose items in their own homes. As we are able to continue to grow fruits & vegetables on the property, we are hopeful for our Harvest Day to become a literal harvest of our own orchard that teaches kids & families how to correctly can and store their own food.Family Fun DayIn 2021, we shifted having summer programming that was summer themed to having Bible-themed afternoons for kids & families to experience together. We continued this transition of event programming last June, where we had more than 75 people attend an afternoon of woodworking, watercolor worship, making bird feeders, and enjoying craft-made dirt & worms while learning encouraging stories of faith. Food Production -We harvested about 2,000 onions and 4,000 pounds of potatoes from the CPYR root vegetable garden last fall before and during one of our annual Harvest Days. With those potatoes & onions, we were able to bless 50+ families (and counting) and donate hundreds of pounds of food to local food shelters. -In addition, the greenhouse on the main ranch continued to bless families with ripe heirloom produce all season, including tomatoes, cucumbers, swiss chard, rhubarb, peppers, figs, pumpkins, carrots, peas, green beans, and a variety of herbs. Anyone visiting the Ranch is offered fresh fruits & vegetables to take as much as they can use. Because of this, we saw kids truly turning the corner to enjoy the process of gardening and being willing to try a larger variety of foods that they otherwise may not have. Referral Organization Partnerships CPYR continued to invest in making connections with local organizations, creating the opportunity for families to participate in our programming who otherwise would not know that our program is available to their children, and our services are completely free of charge. CPYR provides priority scheduling for these families that enter CPYR through our referrals, and we completed 93 sessions through our referral partnerships last year. In-Kind Donations & Donor Partnerships-In-kind donations of non-perishable food, clothing, shoes, and all-weather gear continue to rise. We had 13 in-kind donors last year who gave more than $14,320. We believe this number continues to grow in part because of our improved communication to the public, but also largely due to families who have received from the ministry coming back to bless other families in need. We received hundreds of in-kind donations last year, and we expanded to partner with a global non-profit called Lionheart Ministries, which sends Christ-centered childrens books to be distributed to any & all visitors who want resources to break down the message of the Gospel into palatable conversations with kids. -We also continued to partner with a national distributor to provide individually packed snacks, laundry soap, vitamins and dietary supplements which were generously donated to those who attend CPYR programming & events. Volunteer Programming-We also continued to invest in volunteer programming in 2022. We had 358 total volunteers, which consisted of local, regional and international individuals, families and groups. Of those 358, 125 individuals came out with a large group from outside of Central Oregon. With their dedication to serve Crystal Peaks in the day-to-day operational needs, as well as work on building projects and facilities maintenance, volunteers giving their time and talents allowed CPYR to maintain a high level of stewardship for the original 9-acre property, and to further develop the additional 91-acres on the lower Ranch properties. -CPYR volunteers (local, short-term, and volunteer groups) devoted 4,967 man hours to develop, maintain, and assist all aspects of the ministry in 2022.

Rescue the Equine accomplishments during 2022AdministrationCrystal Peaks created a third equine role and filled a paid staff position titled Equine Assistant. The Equine Assistant supports the Equine Manager and Equine Coordinator in overseeing care of the CPYR herd. This position provides up to 35 hours a week of assistance to the Equine Manager through a wide variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, horse health and nutrition, minor vetting, rotational grazing, rescue evaluations, training numerous horses, and staff training as it relates to equines.The Ranch completed a review and update of all current Horse Safety, Policy, and training documents. Using our computer data-base, Contact Resource Management (CRM), we utilized our infrastructure to streamline tracking of our routine equine safety trainings.Herd ManagementCrystal Peaks adopted a rescue horse from a local single mom in need of assistance. The Ranch adopted one horse specifically for the childrens session program. Three horses in training were fully released into our session program.Through all these transitions, the Ranch maintained a consistent number of 27-29 total horses on the Crystal Peaks campus.Herd HealthAll horses were kept up-to-date on routine dental care, farrier work, and deworming medication. The Ranch was chosen as a recipient for free vaccines from the Unwanted Horse Coalition Veterinary Relief Campaign. All equine living spaces were maintained to above standard levels, resulting naturally in a minimal fly population. Manure was regularly composted and recycled for use on our pastures and gardens.The Ranch utilized our additional 44 acres of pasture to practice rotational grazing with our herd. This resulted in vibrant gastro-intestinal tracts and strong hoof health for the entire herd.Horses with injuries or medical issues were seen and cared for promptly and professionally in collaboration with our local veterinary office.Four horses were treated with exceptional care for underlying medical conditionsinvolving daily medications, therapy, and care. All were given time off from sessions and saw improvementso much so all returned to being ridden by the end of the season.Horses with individual dietary needs were fed separately, yet continued to be turned out with the herd in consideration of their natural desire for herd companionship.Several horse paddocks were built/expanded to allow more room for the herd.TrainingsThe Ranch provided routine and weekly horse safety classes for staff and interns.Crystal Peaks partnered with a local, independent horse trainer who offered 3 clinics.Staff and interns received free hoof trimming lessons from local farriers. They learned how to identify a balanced versus unbalanced hoof, the principles of effective hoof care, and the essentials of trimming and shoeing.Crystal Peaks offered horse training classes at two clinics with approximately a total of 200 participants from around the world.Kid and Group Sessions262 children received one-on-one horse sessions in 2022.Crystal Peaks partnered with Camp Eagle Cap, an organization that takes at-risk youth on a pack trip into the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Crystal Peaks hosted two training days for 20 youth to learn the basics of horse safety and riding to prepare them for their wilderness adventure.Several teenage girls were given the opportunity to advance into a Junior Leader status . . . allowing them to train horses and lead sessions with smaller children under the oversight of the Equine Manager.Horse Sponsor ProgramIn 2022, 67 people/families sponsored 22 different Ranch horses, raising $61,995.00.Horse Sponsors received quarterly updates on their sponsored horses. Sponsors were also notified of special occasions, such as their horse graduating to the session program or if their horse was adopted into a forever home.In addition to the horse sponsor program, the Ranch received $35,963.00 of specified funds for our herd care and management.Supplies and EquipmentCrystal Peaks performed routine safety checks and cleaning on all saddles and bridles used in our riding program with the utmost detail.The Ranch updated and replaced expired riding helmets to meet current ASTM/SEI-certifications.Crystal Peaks kept stocked vet bags with emergency medical equipment stationed at specified areas of the Ranch and in each of the Ranchs horse trailers.The Ranch maintained a 6-12 month supply throughout the year of medical inventory, and all items necessary for herd care. Community OutreachCrystal Peaks networked with the Sheriffs Department to foster relationships and support for local horses in need. Crystal Peaks assisted in the transportation of one rescued horse from Burns to a new home in Bend.The Ranch completed construction of a tack shop onsite. Its purpose is to serve as a centralized to receive tack donations, clean and present them for resale or give-away. The Ranch hosted a Tack Blessing. In this event, the Ranch gave away extra tack to the community. In Gods miraculous economy, many people donated generously, amounting to roughly $2486.00 to assist with horse care and vetting needs.Crystal Peaks supported several other similar organizations by opening the tack shop during our events and giving away assorted equine equipment to Similar Ministries from all across the United States.The Ranch participated in the Redmond 4th of July Parade. The entry included a large float with Ranch kids, seven horses with children riders and adult side-walkers.