Rising Above Daily Youth Ranch

About Us

Helping kids find hope, peace, and freedom. If you are around teens at all you have undoubtedly seen that adolescents are struggling more than ever right now.  Depression, anxiety, addiction, and loneliness are at an all-time high.   Suicide is the second leading cause of death of 12- to 17-year-olds.  If we could connect hurting teens to a positive, supportive community where they can find belonging, we could directly impact this growing trend.  Rising Above Daily Youth Ranch is preparing to do just that through mentorship, equine therapy, ministry, and sports. In our work with teens for nearly 30 years we have seen, and research backs this up, that mentoring teens through athletics and character-building opportunities with animals, especially horses, makes a tremendous difference in the social, emotional, and mental health of adolescents. We envision the eight acres that we were just able to secure becoming a safe haven for youth in Southwest Washington. A place where they can find hope and wholeness.  The sooner we can raise the necessary funding for running the ranch, the faster we can begin pairing kids with mentors and truly stand in the gap on behalf of these teens, many of whom are suffering in silence. 

Ehren and Kia Plummer
Founders

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We’re thrilled to share that Rising Above Daily Youth Ranch was recently featured in the September issue of Vancouver Family Magazine! 

 This spotlight is more than just a story—it’s a celebration of the incredible journey we’ve been on. From a dream with no horses to a fully operating ranch with three horses, equine and sports mentorship programs, and community outreach, the article highlights the heart behind our mission of Connection, Community, and Mentorship.

Click Here for the Vancouver Family Magazine Feature Article