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At Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, children and their families have found the help they need to recover from past hurts. Learn more about the young people and their families who we’ve helped.
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Sep15
Faces of Rodeo: Laura
When Laura first came to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, she had never even seen a horse. Now she’s a seasoned rider and regular participant in the annual rodeo. Laura, 17, chose rodeo for her extracurricular activity after ...
Sep05
Faces of Rodeo: Marlie
Pushing her shy side aside for a laugh is what led Marlie, 12, to participate as a funnyman, also known as a rodeo clown, at the annual Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Rodeo. Now her second year ...
Aug26
J’Nae: Riding Toward Success
On a hot summer day, girls practice their riding skills while learning the pole bending pattern. They sit awkwardly in saddles and try to remember how to encourage the horse to go faster or slower and ...
Aug18
The Greatest Adventures Hold the Greatest Surprises
By Mike Wilhelm, Senior Chaplain I can’t imagine a greater adventure than leaving home. Dozens of kids do it every year to come to Boys Ranch. Leaving home for new opportunities is often exciting, but it ...
Aug15
Inheritance of the Heart: Donors Find Connection in Boys Ranch
A dash of excitement in their lives brought Estelle and Jimmy Kincaid together years ago, and the adventure of life at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch is what led them to give financially over the years. Estelle ...
Aug12
Overcoming Obstacles, On and Off the Course
As participants ran or walked through powdered color throughout the course, volunteers assisted them in where to go. The entire course was dubbed as “challenge by choice,” meaning participants could opt out if they wanted to ...
