Cody & I giving a pleasure ride to a reining horse trainer that was seriously injured when a horse fell on him.  This was 'Trainer's' first ride after his accident and was instrumental in his recovery.

This is Wyndancer's Lakota, a natural-eared Doberman.  Not only is he a top notch obedience trial dog, he's also a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. His job here is to greet everyone, make them feel welcome and comfort and de-stress all who come for stress management therapy and coaching.  He often lays on their feet or puts his paw on their arm with his head in their lap. Some clients insist he be present and won't talk without him.

This is Bodie and Flicka, 2 young rescued cats that are very grateful to be here at the ranch.  Their job is keep the varmits in check and provide a petting opportuniting to cat lovers that come here. They are very good at both their jobs! Bodie, on the left, I adopted from the SPCA.  Flicka was found in the brush on my fence line by Lakota! Even the therapy dog here rescues animals!

Cody & I giving a pleasure drive to a cutting horse rider battling with cancer. Sadly, the person died not long after this drive.  It was his last ride.

This is Boots and Coots, a pair of Pygmy Goats. (What other name would you expect from someone who works in the oil field?!) Their job is to keep the weeds down in the pasture and schmoose and cuddle with my clients that are so inclined. They are really fun and friendly and never fail to illicit a smile from even the most stressed out person with their goat-type antics!

Therapy Chickens, you say?  You bet!  Watching chickens is much like watching fish in an aquarium...very soothing. This is my rooster, Hawkeye.  He oversees 18 hens that free range over the ranch.  They keep the pastures clean by scrathcing all the manure and, of course, they provide eggs, which I sell and then buy feed for the rest of the animals.  My clients especially delight in watching chicks after a hatching...the circle of life.

Cody out for a run in the cooling rain, his manner of relaxing and having fun!

Harmony is the operative word...both here at the ranch and in your life to live with less stress.  Like Star Struck and Coots pictured here, overlooking differences and focusing on commonalities is the key to a peaceful co-existance.