A Dream Come True....
As a young girl, I always wanted a ranch....I never knew until four years ago that a dream such as this could also involve helping children and adults to have a hope for their future with the use of therapeutic equine activities and services. I have watched in the past few years children overcome fears, apprehensions, and disabilities to live more confidently and find happiness with the help of a four-legged animal who loved them unconditionally. I’ve seen veterans find strength again and the will to live by riding and realizing that they still can participate in something that once was considered an inability for them to do. People of all ages are affected by just the presence of an animal who I know in my heart was made to help us all. But most of all, I know the One who gave me this dream and who helped me to reach my goals in becoming certified as a riding instructor. It is only through Him that I’ve been given this opportunity to serve Him in a way I never dreamed possible as that young little girl. The Scripture I have leaned on so much through these past four years has been, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Philippians 4:13.” I believe with all my heart that for each individual and family that comes to Bright Star Ranch, He is saying to them that He will be with them through this journey as well and give them and their children the strength they need to have a more abundant life. Never stop dreaming.....and never stop thanking all the ones around us who helped make this possible, too!
Debbie Bright-Chunn, Certified Riding Instructor
