Public Use of Facilities



Small groups may reserve the retreat facilities for family, business, and church use. Donations are accepted to help maintain and improve the facilities for your use.


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Some Cautions and
Guidelines for Your Visit:

• Leave gates as you found them. (If you are not sure ask)
• Always use the buddy system. Stay alert.
• No unaccompanied children. Parents/Adults are responsible for the safety of their children and any children in their party.
• Do not enter the living quarters, including pastures, of the horses.
• All vehicles should remain on gravel driveways and designated parking areas. 
• Please carry out everything you bring in (and any trash you find). 
• This is a wild-life facility. Use caution and be alert.  
• Wear sturdy shoes. There are large thorn trees & brush, snakes, downed barb-wire, and other hazards on the property.
• If you catch Wilbur, please take only a picture and throw him back.
• Kids must wear life-jackets in the paddle boat.

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RIDERS FOR CHRIST 



Riders For Christ is a trail riding fellowship that meets at R4C Ranch. This rustic, country atmosphere provides an excellent opportunity to seek a personal relationship with Christ.

"Speak to the earth, and it will teach you (Job 12:8)."  

Not a horse owner, hike in or take a hay ride shuttle to the retreat. The retreat offers hiking trails, fishing, paddle-boating, a campfire ring, and a campfire cafe. 

Equine-assisted personal development training is offered by our ranch counselor. Christian counseling in an equestrian environment. Contact Kimberly Brixey at 913-845-3633. 
  
Current Online Study:  "Sacred Romand: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God" by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge.
Join us at http://r4c-ridersforchrist.blogspot.com

Riders For Christ is a Christian fellowship. We do not exclude membership  based on denomination or faith. There is no charge for fellowship events at the ranch but we gladly accept donations to help us cover the costs.

Riders For Christ will also be planning some outreach trail rides and other events to help others seek a personal relationship with Christ through God's gift of horses. We hope you will join us as we plan these events.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
--Musicians to lead campfire worship
--Pastors/Christian teachers who would love to offer a short teaching to our group 
--Small group/prayer leaders to lead break out groups after our teaching
--Fire Starters to prepare the campfire ring during the trail ride
--Campfire cooks to help prepare meals after the trail ride.
--Tractor drivers who want to pull the trailer for the hay ride shuttle.
--Experienced equestrians and horse trainers to help train rescued horses for use by non-horseowners on the trails.
--Anyone handy with a few hand tools to help build the chapel at the retreat.
--Those with a desire to serve wherever needed.

WISH LIST:
--Of course we wish for a new barn and indoor exercise area.
--Picnic tables for the retreat.
-- A porta-potty at or near the retreat.
--A front loader, bucket, and disc for the tractor

Riders For Christ scheduled events will be posted here. We are currently planning our 2010 schedule. Updates should be posted by March 1, 2010.

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Liability Waiver Required for all visitors

You may download a PDF version of our waiver, read it, and if you consent to the provisions within it print it (double-sided copy), complete both sides of the form, and sign it (a parent or legal guardian must sign for minors) and bring it with you when you come out. Minors not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who do not have a liablity waiver on file will be asked to remain in a designated waiting area.
PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE IN YOUR PARTY HAS A WAIVER ON FILE.

<<<<<<< Download Waiver Here & Print (double sided -- must be complete on one sheet) >>>>>> or pick one up at the ranch

Minors must have their legal guardian or parent sign the waiver on both sides of the form before they may enter the pastures, corral, or riding areas. If you are bringing a friend, please download a waiver and have their parent or legal guardian sign the form (on both sides!) before they come.

 *****EVERYONE IN YOUR PARTY*****
MUST HAVE A SIGNED LIABILITY WAIVER. 
~~~This includes observers~~~      


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