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About Us
Praying Hands Ranch (PHR) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian organization committed to meeting the needs of handicapped children and adults, as well as troubled youth, in a ranch environment therapeutic center through Hippotherapy served by therapists, Equine by registered instructors, and Horticultural programs served by Douglas County Master Gardeners. PHR is a non-denominational organization. Clients' ages range from 24 months to 72 years. We serve all handicaps that have been medically released: Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Autism, emotionally disabled, Down Syndrome, multiple handicapped, Hydrocephalic, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Damage, Stroke and others. PHR also serves mental health needs by appointment. Praying Hands Ranch has grown from seven clients to over 100 per week. PHR was established at the present address and has grown to include an indoor riding arena, two outside riding arenas, stable, hay barn, small animal paddocks and houses: greenhouse, sensory gardens, vegetable and perennial gardens, tool shed, garage/shop, and caretaker's house. Our indoor facility houses offices, Physical Therapy and treatment room, chapel, break room, horse stalls, and a large riding arena with an upper-level viewing room. PHR serves disabled children and adults in eight-week session segments. PHR has a constant waiting list of clients - children and adults. All prospective clients (groups and individuals) register by mail. Please give Praying Hands the following information in your letter: Name, Age, Height, Weight, special needs, and goals that each prospective client would like to accomplish at PHR Equine Program. Also, give PHR three choices of days and times. Submission of this letter does not guarantee acceptance into any equine program at PHR. Praying Hands Ranch reserves the right to decline services to any client. Classes are held 9:00 to 6:00 Monday through Saturday. (At this time Saturday has a waiting list.) OUR PRIMARY TASK IS GIVING ALL CLIENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO:
Praying Hands Ranch (PHR) is always in need of monetary donations to supplement income to cover general operating expenses. PHR receives no State or Federal funds. Praying Hands Ranch's Income consists of:
We are located in Parker, Colorado, approximately 35 miles southeast of Denver. Take I-25 South from Denver, or north from Colorado Springs, and exit Lincoln Ave. Go east on Lincoln Ave. approximately 6 miles to Parker Rd. Go south (right) on Parker Rd. to Hilltop Rd. Go east (left) on Hilltop Rd. approximately 1.3 miles to stoplight at T-intersection (Hilltop, Hess Rd). Turn left to stay on Hilltop. Go approximately 5 miles east. Hilltop will take a sharp right curve in the road and you will see 3 yellow signs with 3 black arrows pointing right, as you follow the curve to the right, Hilltop changes its name to Flintwood. Take your next left to get back onto Hilltop. Continue east for about 1 1/2 miles and see the large white PHR indoor riding arena on the right with a green roof. Physical address is 11892 East Hilltop. If you get to Delbert Road you've gone too far! From the town of Franktown, take Hwy 86 east (on the way to Elizabeth). At the top of the hill on the left are radio towers (over 100' tall) and a fire station and that is Flintwood. Take left onto Flintwood, head north, 3 miles to Daley Circle. Take a right on Daley Circle (Delbert) which dead ends into Hilltop. Take a left onto Hilltop and your 1st left driveway is PHR Facility.
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