About Us
Who We Are
Get to know all about Rafter M Ranch Nonprofit Corporation - what we do, our mission and our history.
Rafter M Ranch Corp. is a year-round Horse Ranch and Rescue that offers a variety of equine related activities as well as educational events. We focus our efforts on the rehabilitation of our Equine friends.
We also very much enjoy teaching children and adults more and more about our horse friends through our educational riding lesson program accompanied by our clinics.
At Rafter M Ranch Corp. we feel incredibly lucky that we get to do what we love. We’d love for you to take part in the Rafter M Ranch Riding and Rescue experience. For more information, send us a message!
Meet the Board
Board members do not receive any compensation for their generous time and effort. Board members are here because they are in love with our mission.
Meet the Staff
Where the Passion Begins
Maranda Lockhart
Director of Operations
Hello, My name is Maranda, thank you for looking into Rafter M Ranch! I look forward to seeing how we can help you in all your equestrian housing and retraining needs!
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I started Rafter M Ranch to save horses and teach families about the rescue process. I have been riding horses since I was three years old. Having the chance to grow up on horseback and in the barn was a blessing that I love being able to pass forward! We traveled due to my Dads job when I was a kid, so I had the chance to take my horse all over the Country allowing me to ride and compete in so many different aspects. I did spend some time as a children's counselor at Rainbow Bible Ranch here in the Black Hills. I have also spent several of my adult years working and training horses.
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I was drawn into the rescue scene after educating myself on the gruesome process of the slaughter of horses. This newfound knowledge drove me to one conclusion, these horses need a voice and I wanted to help give them one. I rescued a couple and decided that I wanted to dive into the horse rescue profession full time. I am so excited about the future of this program and all the amazing people who are on board as we push forward to the future.
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I am currently enrolled in School to Acquire my National Certification to be a Barn Manager and Instructor. I have a lifetime of experience and I am always learning more. I feel beyond privileged to be able to share my passion with so many.
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