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Milo the Mustang Makes Progress – First Trail Ride a Success!

October 17, 2021 by Stonewater Mustangs

Article by Tracey Hamilton Back in January and February I shared about our curious little Mustang named Milo. He had the peculiar habit of lying down in the arena when he didn’t want to work. Our student leader Heather has been consistently showing up at the barn in between school …

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Stonewater Mustangs: Adventure in the Cascades – Horse Camps are One of Many Choices Available

September 29, 2021September 25, 2021 by Stonewater Mustangs

Article by Tracey Hamilton Youth Dynamics Stonewater, our Washington State adventure base and retreat center, is tucked in the heart of the Cascades in Plain, WA on 158 acres. With Icicle Canyon and the Wenatchee River a short drive away, we have access to quiet backcountry settings, great whitewater rafting, …

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Stonewater Meets Youth Where They Are – Horsemanship Aids Spiritual Growth

August 5, 2021July 28, 2021 by Stonewater Mustangs

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One of our goals here at Youth Dynamics Stonewater is to mentor students year-round through the use of our horses. Our focus is ministering to local youth who have the desire to pursue God and learn natural horsemanship. All levels of riders are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our certified …

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Creed Part Two – Mustangs Aid Spiritual Growth of Stonewater Students

April 21, 2021 by Stonewater Mustangs

Article by Tracey Hamilton Creed has the perfect temperament for our program here at Stonewater. He plays hard with his buddies in the pasture but once he gets in the arena, he’s relaxed and willing to do what’s asked of him. His dependable character is going to make him an …

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Creed, Part One – The Gentle Giant Mustang

March 31, 2021 by Stonewater Mustangs

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Article by Tracey Hamilton Creed arrived at Stonewater in November of 2019 with some gentling already done. He was part of the August 2018 emergency gathering from Stinking Water HMA (Herd Management Area) in Oregon. There were 10 Mustangs captured because they were trespassing on a rancher’s land. As a …

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Stonewater Student Shares Faith Journey

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 by Stonewater Mustangs

Article by Anonymous Stonewater Student I pulled into Stonewater Ranch planning to have a “God moment”. I grabbed mustang Hondo from the pasture and led him into the arena where I tied him, brushed him, and let him loose. I sent him out on a circle but had to get …

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Camps Continue with Precautions – Mustang Trainer Still Needed

September 16, 2020September 10, 2020 by Stonewater Mustangs

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As I write this short update, Ken, Tracey, and our summer staff and volunteers are in their second day of horse camps for the summer. Due to the restrictions and needed precautions with COVID-19, we have broken one 10-student camp into two 5-student camps. We have also adjusted how/where students …

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Wild Hearts Graduate Learns with Young Mustang – The Search for a Team Member Continues

June 10, 2020June 3, 2020 by Stonewater Mustangs

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Stonewater Mustangs Wild Hearts student, Avery, has graduated out of the program and has decided to stay involved with us as a volunteer. With Dorothea’s coaching, she has been helping start Milo under saddle. This is what she shared with me about her experience: “I came to my first horse …

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Mustangs Continue Their Education

June 10, 2020May 26, 2020 by Stonewater Mustangs

What a different world from when I last sat here to write our monthly update. In mid-March, Wild Hearts suspended meetings for several weeks in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks. With no students coming on-site, it’s easy to lose sight of the ministry heart of Stonewater and Youth Dynamics. But …

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Stonewater Ranch: Plans and Steps

June 12, 2020April 6, 2020 by Stonewater Mustangs

A Time for Reflection By Stonewater Ranch Staff We had planned to bring our first Stonewater Mustangs onsite in December. The timing was all arranged. Go pick out horses, bring them home, and they would be mostly halter trained and “gentled” before Dorothea, our head trainer, takes maternity leave …

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