Rianne Pringle

To the families of Carousel Ranch, words when there were none before; steps taken unaided; smiles where there were only tears… these changes are truly priceless in the life of a child.

Yet they happen every day here at Carousel Ranch – and that’s because of wonderful people like YOU.

Each year there are children with special needs waiting for the opportunity to improve their health and quality of life at Carousel Ranch. We’re growing to serve more children and YOU can help us reach this goal. Together we can reach our goal and make a difference... one special child at a time. Please change a life through the priceless gift of therapy by donating to our Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses Campaign.

Double the Wishes | Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $28,500 total, thanks to a very generous donation made by Wayne and Dianne Crawford. 

When you first decide to have children all you want is for them to be happy and healthy.  What we were not aware of is how many different ways children can be happy and healthy. This was one of the first true revelations we had as parents to Riley.  The giant smile, kind spirit, and truly amazing mind are attached to a body that does not always feel compelled to cooperate. We assumed then that something was wrong and needed to be fixed. However some things just cannot be changed, and this is one of those things. That was not an easy reality to accept.

However, with therapy at Carousel Ranch, Riley has been able to grow stronger and more active, while at the same time we as parents have been able to grow more accepting of the cards she has been dealt. There is a lot of guilt that comes with having and raising children. Even more when your child is born with a disability of any kind.  It is hard to explain exactly when the change happened for us, but through the eyes of Riley, the families at Carousel Ranch, and of course her therapist, Stefanie, we now fully understand the that being healthy and happy are much more than what you imagine when you first have a child.