The Ranch

06/06/2026

Unexpected surprise on the mindfulness trail this week 😳🤩

06/04/2026

Today we'd like to give a special thank you to the Hive Day Program for the incredible impact they continue to make at The Ranch.

Whether they're outside helping rake, watering flowers, cleaning horse water buckets, spending time with our animals, or assisting with projects around the property, the participants always show up ready to work hard, learn, and make a difference. Most importantly, they bring positive attitudes, smiling faces, and a genuine willingness to help.

What makes this partnership so meaningful is the full-circle nature of it. The individuals who volunteer at The Ranch are helping support programs and spaces that ultimately benefit others in our community. Through their efforts, they are helping us create and maintain a welcoming environment where healing, growth, connection, and learning can take place every day.

We also want to recognize the amazing staff who support the Hive Day Program. Their dedication, encouragement, and genuine care for each participant is evident in everything they do. They create opportunities for individuals to build confidence, develop skills, contribute to their community, and experience the pride that comes from meaningful work.

We are incredibly grateful for this partnership and proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing individuals. Thank you for being such an important part of The Ranch family. ❤️

Together, we are truly growing, learning, and making a difference.

06/04/2026

A huge thank you to La Michoacana for generously sponsoring an Ice Cream Sundae Sunday for our Social Skills Group! 🍨💙

Our group includes both neurodiverse and neurotypical children and teens who come together to build social connections, practice communication skills, increase confidence, and learn through shared experiences.

For some participants, activities like creating their own ice cream sundae also provide opportunities to explore new foods, practice flexibility, and step outside of their comfort zones in a supportive and encouraging environment.

The smiles, laughter, and excitement made this a truly memorable day, and we are so grateful to La Michoacana for helping make it possible. Community partnerships like yours help create meaningful experiences that support growth, friendship, and confidence for the children and teens we serve.

Thank you for helping us create such a sweet experience for our group! 🍨✨

06/02/2026

We’re so excited to announce that The G.R.O.W. Experience is now offering a TEEN group (ages 13–17)! 💚

This summer at The Ranch, kids and now teens can:
🐴 Connect with horses
🧠 Build social-emotional skills
🌱 Practice mindfulness & confidence
🤝 Strengthen relationships and communication

Individual weekly sessions are also available upon request for those looking for more personalized support.

Spots are limited and groups are already filling!

📅 Fridays this summer
📍 Frankfort, IL
📲 Text (708) 586-9303 to reserve your spot

Come see what makes this experience so special 💛

05/30/2026

Classes for the summer are up! Registration is online! Come join the fun over here at Club K-9 at the Ranch❣️

A new round of training classes is on it's way!

Puppy/Beginner with Briana Sterling on Tuesday June 16th at 6pm
Advanced Obedience with Briana Sterling on Tuesday June 16th at 7:15pm

Puppy/Beginner with Kelly Gutierrez on Wednesday, June 17th at 6pm
Advanced Obedience with Kelly Gutierrez on Friday June 19th at 6pm

Text or call 815-469-3647 for more information.
Sign up now through your existing Paw Partner account or click the link below!
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05/29/2026

Thank you to another amazing donor adding to our mindfulness trail!

05/29/2026

A special thank you to another donor adding to our mindfulness trail! Our amazing clients are loving all the new additions 🤩

05/29/2026

Before it was The Ranch... it was drawing crowds of 6,700 people.

📰 A fascinating piece of history from the grounds we now call The Ranch...

While going through some old archives, we came across this newspaper article documenting a visit by future President Richard Nixon to the Joe Woods Roundup at Tom McKay's Triple R Ranch.

What caught our attention wasn't the politics—it was the history of this property.

The article describes thousands of people gathering at Triple R Ranch, with an estimated crowd of 6,700 people. Nixon spoke for about 40 minutes near an outdoor arena where a cutting horse competition was taking place.

Long before The Ranch became a place for horses, healing, learning, therapy programs, community events, and family experiences, these grounds were already bringing people together.

It's incredible to think about how many stories, memories, and milestones this property has witnessed over the decades.

Do you remember Triple R Ranch?

Did you attend the Joe Woods Roundup, horse shows, rodeos, or other events here?

We would love to hear your memories, see your photos, and learn more about the history of this special place. Share your stories in the comments below!

05/28/2026

Throwback to 1965 at The Ranch 🐎
Long before The Ranch became a place for therapy, connection, community events, and healing… it was home to something pretty incredible.

This newspaper clipping from October 7, 1965 highlights the “World’s Fastest Quarter Horses” racing at Triple R Ranch right here in Frankfort. Horses from 12 different states came to compete, with major stakes races, nationally known owners, celebrities in attendance, and some of the top Quarter Horses in the country racing on these grounds.

At the time, Quarter Horse racing was just beginning to grow in the Midwest, and Triple R Ranch played a role in bringing the sport to Illinois. Thousands gathered to watch these powerful horses compete on the Rio Rita track, making The Ranch a destination long before many people even knew Frankfort for what it is today.

It’s amazing to think about the history these grounds hold — from championship racehorses in the 1960s to the therapy horses, donkeys, families, clients, and community programs that fill The Ranch today. Different purpose… same spirit of bringing people together. ❤️

We love preserving the history of this special place while continuing to build its future.

05/27/2026

Donkeys love eating the bark🤩

Donkey love 💕