A Nonprofit Ranch Educational Experience
Welcome to Forever Meadows Opportunities (FMO), a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the lives of people across all ages and abilities through engaging educational experiences with our horses
Our Mission
We are committed to enriching the lives of people across all ages and abilities through engaging educational experiences with our horses.
Our Vision
Cultivating opportunities for intuitive learning, emotional awareness and meaningful connections through educational group encounters, camps, community engagement, leadership development, and partnerships.
Core Values
Mentorship, Promoting Integrity, Stewardship, Leadership, Partnership and Connections.
Ranch Educational Experiences
Educational Group Encounters and Field Trips
For all ages and developmental levels
Elevate your connection with nature and animals through an immersive hour to two-hour horse educational experience on the ranch. Engage in transformative activities like petting, feeding, grooming, and riding horses, or explore the enchanting fairy trails, farm buggy, or hay wagon. As you delve into the world of ranching, you’ll intuitively gain insight into animal care, sustainable practices, and the art of horse riding. This empowering and educational experience will leave you with a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between humans, animals, and the environment, fostering a sense of wonder, confidence, and harmony with nature.
$10 per person • 2 Hours Ranch Time • Min 10 people
Pick 3 activities:
- Tour of the Ranch
- Petting Zoo
- Imaginative interactive educational Fairy Trail hike
- Fairy House Craft
- Hay Rides
- Pony Rides
Horse Camp
For girls ages 9-13
July 28th – Aug 1st. Bring your own horse and come enjoy time with fellow riders. If you don’t have a horse, no worries we have one for you. 5 days 4 nights of riding, chores, great food, mentorship, stewardship, leadership, partnership and connections.
- Cost per week with your own horse $200 (bring your own food for the horse)
- Cost per week using our horses $350
Fundraisers and Community Events
Join us for our community events on the ranch. Each event will have food, entertainment from the stage and arena, petting zoo, hay rides, horse rides, and fairy trail. Each event will have a different theme. Enjoy the petting zoo, trails, scenic ranch views, stage and arena entertainment for free. Food, rides, and vendors will cost money.
All events are free to enter.
All rides require one ticket. Purchase tickets for $5 each or 3 tickets for $10.
We welcome local vendors that fit our themes. Please contact us if you wish to be a vendor.
2025 Dates and Themes
Family Paint & Sip Fundraiser
September 12th – 12pm–3pm
- Step-by-step painting guided by a local artist Amelia Gothan (Instagram: Blooming_underworld)
- Art supplies included
- Complimentary glass of non-alcoholic beverage
- Limited spots available
Adult Paint & Sip Fundraiser
October 12th – 4pm–7pm
- Step-by-step painting guided by a local artist Amelia Gothan (Instagram: Blooming_underworld)
- Art supplies included
- Win & Heavy Appetizers provided
- Take home your very own masterpiece
- Limited spots available, reserve early
Poker Ride
October 26th – 10pm
- Registration @ 10am
- First ride out @ 11am, Last out @ 12:30pm
- $10 Lunch – Costco Sandwich w/ Chip & Drink. (Lunches must be preordered)
- Groups ride out every 5 minutes
- High & Low Hand will win Grand Prizes
- Cash/Check due at time of event
- Costume Contest – Extra ticket for riders in costume
- Prizes for Winners in Horse & Rider Costume, Group Theme, Best Overall
- $25 First hand, $15 each additional
- 17 & Under – $10 per ride & raffle ticket (Poker: Adults only)
To apply for the Poker Ride read the Poker Ride Rules below, then download the signup form. Send your completed signup form to [email protected].
Stay Updated on Community Events
Follow us on Facebook or stay tuned to this website for information about our events.
Community Outreach
Traveling Petting Zoo
Schedule our traveling team to come to you. We visit Schools, Senior Homes, Community Events. We bring our mini horse, rabbit, goat, and chicken for a small petting zoo experience at your place. Call to schedule your educational experience and discuss pricing.
4H Sponsor
We are currently sponsoring 5 girls for Horse 4H this year. It’s wonderful to partner with such a great organization to help kids learn more about horses and how to care for them.
Parades
We plan to be in 4 parades this summer. Parades are a great way to expose the horses and riders to new educational experiences and gain confidence. It also helps us spread the word about our new organization and what we have to offer. Come find us and cheer us on. We will be looking for you.
- May 24th — Boat Nix Parade in Grants Pass
- June 7th — Gold Dust Parade in Gold Hill
- June 28th — Rooster Crow Parade in Rogue River
- July 4th — Fourth of July Parade in Central Point
Donation Opportunities
Become a supporter of our mission through volunteering or donating. Donor packages available include:
$ Opportunity Friend = $999 or less
$$ Opportunity Supporter = $1,000 – $4,999
$$$ Opportunity Champion = $5,000 – $9,999
$$$$ Opportunity Grand Champion = $10,000 and over
Please call 541-879-2644 or email [email protected] or message us on Facebook to get involved.
Donor Thank You List
We would like to recognize the following donors for their support to FMO. Without their help we would not be able to continue enriching lives through educational experiences with horses. Giving them a meaningful experience — one ride, one moment, and one connection at a time.
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