Autumn's Reride Youth Ranch

Who We Are:

Autumn's ReRide Youth Ranch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Garfield, Arkansas. We seek to Rescue the equine, Restore the heart of the child, & Redeem hope for the family. We carry out this mission through our youth mentorship program and as a horse rescue. Since opening in 2009, we have rescued, adopted, or assisted over 100 horses and other animals. ARRYR is currently home to 16 horses, 6 sheep, 2 goats, 1 rabbit, 3 ducks, 3 geese, and some chickens. 

Our youth mentorship program is a FREE weekly day program open to all children ages 5-18 during May-August. The children who visit us for sessions have come to love the ranch animals as much as if they were their own. The bond between the children and animals is something extraordinary, and real emotional healing takes place. 

Our Story:

Our founder, Rebecca Christians, named Autumn's ReRide Youth Ranch in honor of her daughter Autumn. Rebecca lost Autumn to suicide in 2002. Out of such a tragic loss and pain, Rebecca and her husband, Steve, have opened their ranch and hearts to reach children who struggle as Autumn did and keep her name alive. In the years that have followed Autumn's passing, the Christian family has been touched by the loss of suicide more than once, most recently through the loss of Rebecca's son Scott in 2021. The ranch organization is very vocal about mental health & suicide awareness and reaching people with hope and healing. 

WE NEED YOU!

This year's NWA Gives goal is to raise $5,000 to cover the annual vaccinations and bloodwork for the animals who call Autumn's ReRide home. Any additional funds raised will be used to cover the $2,500 needed to purchase a shipping container to store our hay each season. 

A gift of any amount is so treasured by us because it helps us continue on in our mission to spread HOPE to everyone.

Thank you so much for your love and support! 🧡