Heaven’s Gait Ranch Marks 10 Years of Healing and Community Impact in 2026
Cedar Grove, WI — A beloved Sheboygan County nonprofit is celebrating a major milestone. Heaven’s Gait Ranch, a Cedar Grove–based organization offering equine-assisted services to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities, has launched its 10th Anniversary celebration in 2026—marking a decade of growth, healing, and deep community roots.
Founded in 2016, Heaven’s Gait Ranch has grown into a trusted regional resource for therapeutic, educational, and relational support through the horse–human connection. From its year-round facility in Cedar Grove, WI, the nonprofit has delivered 10,213 equine-assisted services over the past ten years—impact made possible by trained horses, professional staff, and volunteers who give generously of their time and talents.
What Heaven’s Gait Ranch Offers
Heaven’s Gait Ranch provides a range of inclusive programs designed to foster confidence, strength, and emotional well-being. Offerings include adaptive riding, therapeutic horsemanship, equine-assisted learning, and specialized initiatives such as Equine Services for Heroes. The ranch also partners with local schools and agencies across Wisconsin and runs creative outreach like Books in the Barn, expanding access for participants with diverse needs.
A Top-Tier Accreditation Milestone
In 2023, Heaven’s Gait Ranch achieved PATH International Premier Accredited Center status—PATH’s top-tier center accreditation. This distinction recognizes excellence in safety, instructor credentials, equine welfare, risk management, and overall program quality, and is awarded to centers that meet rigorous industry standards.
Voices From the Ranch
“It’s been a joy to witness the good HGR has created within and beyond our local community,” said Margaret Mary McClaren, Executive Director of Heaven’s Gait Ranch. “We are so grateful for the participants, veterans, families, volunteers, horses, and donors who believed in our mission from the beginning and helped shape Heaven’s Gait Ranch into what it is today.”
Maggie Robertson, Program and Volunteer Coordinator, added: “This anniversary is about more than looking back. It’s about celebrating the relationships, trust, and community that make this work possible—while also strengthening our foundation for the next ten years of service.”
What’s Ahead in 2026
Throughout 2026, Heaven’s Gait Ranch plans to mark its 10th year with storytelling, community events, and expanded outreach that highlight both the organization’s history and its vision for the future. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the ranch remains committed to keeping equine-assisted services accessible for families who often face added financial demands associated with disability—making community support more important than ever.
Local note: The ranch has announced a brief temporary closure for renovations January 19–23, 2026, with regular programming resuming afterward.
Get Involved
Whether you’re interested in participating, volunteering, donating, or simply learning more, visit www.heavensgaitranch.org for details. Photos are available upon request.
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