Welcome to the Ranch
Offering hope. Changing lives.
Scenic Hills Youth Ranch stirs up hope with the help of a horse. These magnificent animals meet participants who have been through trauma and difficult life situations exactly where they are and walk with them through their pain and healing. Many of the horses of SHYR have their own stories of rescue and redemption which they use to offer hope to both kids and families. SHYR is a faith-based organization providing sessions free-of-charge.
Phase 2: Capital Campaign
As we’ve continued developing our Forever Home, we saw an opportunity in Phase 2 to build smarter and steward resources more effectively. Instead of constructing two separate buildings (original Phase 2 and 3), we are moving toward one larger, multi-use facility that will allow us to serve more youth while lowering overall construction and operational costs.
This updated plan creates a welcoming central hub for mentoring, gathering, and year-round ministry while maximizing every dollar invested in the mission and getting us to an indoor riding arena quicker to better serve our youth.
As of 5/1/26, approximately $60,000 has been raised and we are excited to be starting phase two of construction. Donate online or send a check. Designate by writing: Forever Home. Click on the ‘Donate’ tab above to see how you can give.
Phase 1: 2024-Project ‘Cart Before the Horse’
THANK YOU for Giving the Gift of Hope
UPDATE: Funds have been fully raised. Thank you! The pastures have been made and the horses are living in them. The arena has been completed and the shed was delivered. We opened for the season on June 4th. Thank you to everyone who has prayed, given and supported us as we transition to a new home! God is good and His faithfulness continues to shine.
Thank you 100 Women Who Care- Eau Claire! We were thrilled and blown away to be chosen as their August Impact winner! 
Together they donated over $15,000 to help Scenic Hills Youth Ranch continue offering hope and changing lives for kids and families in Western Wisconsin!
Markquart Gives Back 2022 RECIPIENT In our increasingly complex world, Scenic Hills Youth Ranch provides a place of simplicity through mentorship and horses. They strive to inspire hope and purpose in youths throughout Western Wisconsin that have been through life challenges or traumas.
Thank you LWML for inviting our Founder/Director to speak at your Regional Fall Rally!
Thank you to all who attended Women with Purpose. We appreciate you!
Who we serve: Serving Western Wisconsin: Bloomer, Colfax, Barron, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Mondovi, Fall Creek, Menomonie, Baldwin, River Falls and the surrounding area as well as Eastern Minnesota.
This program is such a gift! The community is lucky to have them! Working with them has been life changing for my daughter. Her confidence and joy has grown so much.
-Parent of a Participant 2024
