Bright Star Ranch

As usual, we had a great time at our Books in the Barn event yesterday! This was the first one for the school year to get us back in the swing of things. If you missed it, there will be more throughout the year. Just keep an eye out for signups!

We also had a great group of first time volunteers and they all did a FABULOUS job!!!❤️

Today is Mrs. Debbie's birthday!!! 🎉🎉🎈🎈Join us as we celebrate her and all she's done to make Bright Star Ranch a place for people to come and find peace and healing.

If you would like to wish her a happy birthday in person, you can register for Books in the Barn, which is happening TOMORROW! We decided to extend the registration deadline to this evening since half of our area was without internet yesterday.

Sign up now and come give Mrs. Debbie all the birthday wishes in person. She would LOVE to see you there!!

https://www.brightstarranch.net/event-details/books-in-the-barn-6

Don't forget we've got registration open for 2 events coming up. August 6th - Books in the Barn
Deadline - Tuesday, August 4th
Link - https://www.brightstarranch.net/event-details/books-in-the-barn-6

Nov. 21st - Holly Days Festival
Early Bird Vendor Deadline - September 1st
Link - https://forms.gle/nSrBU47WJ6DcNhbp7

What better way to prep for school to start back than reading to a horse!? That's right, Books in the Barn is back!

Next Thursday, August 6th from 3:30-5:30, we will be opening the barn doors for your kids to come and read. To reserve your spot, click on the link to submit your time/horse and then follow the instructions to send your fee. After that, you will be good to go!

We look forward to seeing you there! Click here to claim your spot... https://www.brightstarranch.net/event-details/books-in-the-barn-6 !

Introducing Bright Star's very first group of Jr. Volunteers! They came out today and trained to be able to help out with all kinds of tasks around the ranch that will not only make things easier here but also help them develop a variety of skills as they grow. They already love this place and we love that they are willing to pour back into it. (And that their parents are willing to bring them!)

This is a phrase (or a variation of it) that I use a lot during lessons. Unfortunately throughout life, things often happen TO us that we may not have brought on ourselves. It's during those times that it can be tough to walk through the feelings involved and help people. Whether it's anger, pride, disappointment, fear, etc. I try to remind them that all we have control over is our own actions and that's where we have to start. Once we shift the focus onto what we CAN control and work from there, it makes it easier to move forward.

There are always going to be days that knock you down and sometimes there's more of those than there are good ones. That's ok. The most important thing is, when the good days come around, you get up and go again!

We are looking for talented, unique, and creative vendors to join us for our Holly Days Festival on November 21st. Early bird signups are still going!
You will have a motivated group of volunteers to help you throughout the process and there is a large space for covered booths. Click on the link to sign up and claim your spot today!
https://forms.gle/JajSpXwVpFLW5iUh8

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Independence is not something to be taken for granted; as a country or an individual. Independence is a goal that we work toward with many of our participants. Whether it's been taken from them because of a health issue, lack of confidence, past trauma, etc. we work toward building the skills that will allow each person to be as independent as possible.

So, as you are celebrating today, be grateful for the independence and freedom you have living in this country but also for those same things as an individual. We are truly blessed!!