Stories From
Our Boys & Girls

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.

  • All
  • Programs
  • Staff Spotlight
  • Stories
  • The Roundup

Faces of Rodeo: Elijah

Finding a place to belong at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch came for Elijah when he got involved in rodeo activities. The 2023 rodeo is his fourth, and he’s done various events such as roping, saddle bronc ...
Read More

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 ...
Read More

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 ...
Read More

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 ...
Read More

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 ...
Read More

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 ...
Read More

Get Boys Ranch News in your inbox!

Stay up to date with what’s going on at Boys Ranch!

Scroll to Top