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amazing things for children and their families, and we all wanted
that great work to continue. Almost immediately, we all got together
and started designing what would become the Ranch’s indoor
arena.”
The process to design the arena and get everything approved
took about six months, Metz said, and the project’s total cost was
nearly a quarter of a million dollars. “We’re partially responsible for
that because we kept adding various things to make it bigger and
better,” he added. “To us, this was a great opportunity to help, so
we wanted them to have the best of everything.”
The 100-foot by 200-foot covered arena was built by area
construction Ranch & Gold, owned by Mike Simms, and included
four horse stalls, a tack room and a feeding area. Construction
began last fall and was completed in March. Another stroke of good
luck, two area couples – Rick and Susan Moore of David Weekly
Homes, and restaurant owners Mark and Miki Holmes – decided to
build an office for the Ranch when Tindall asked to borrow an old
construction trailer from them.
“This was a wonderful surprise and we are so grateful!” MG
Tindall exclaimed. “Our former office was in an old tent that we had
set up outdoors and it wasn’t the most comfortable place for the
children’s families to sit and watch. All of this is truly a blessing, and
we’re very thankful for everything everyone has done.”
Today, the programs at Inspiration Ranch continue regardless
by the weather. So to continue the connections between the nonprofit
organization and Arena Energy – Arena employee Brent
Ozenne continues his volunteer work at the Ranch, while his
colleague, Connie Goers, serves as a member of its Board of
Directors. The staff at Inspiration Ranch will honor the folks at Arena
Energy at the Denim & Diamond Gala scheduled for September 21
at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott. “The goal is to raise more
than half of our operating budget to fund our scholarship program
for families who need financial assistance,” Tindall added.
Located in Spring, Inspiration Ranch was founded in 2006
to offer equine therapy to area children, individuals and families
struggling with mental and physical challenges. The organization
uses therapy horses “to enrich lives in a Christ-centered learning
environment, where participants learn through experiential
and therapeutic exercises and build confidence, develop trust,
overcome fear and enhance communication."
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FOR MORE INFORMATION on Panther Creek
Inspiration Ranch and its programs, call
(281) 719-9322, or visit www.pciranch.org
Covered area provided by Arena Energy.
MG Tindall and Amanda Adams
PCIR's former "office".
Linda on "Feather"*
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