Shoestring City Ranch has several animals looking for a forever home. We encourage fostering so you have time to get to know each other first. Please see our website for a list of animals currently up for adoption or fostering. Currently, we have horses, donkeys and a mule. We look forward to hearing from you!  Horses for Adoption - Shoestring City Ranch

Volunteer Opportunities - Shoestring City Ranch If you enjoy being outside, working with your hands, helping animals, we could sure use your help. If you would like to volunteer with Shoestring City Ranch, we have two ranches, one in Phelan, CA and the other in Big Bear City, CA Please see our website link above for the sample list of activities.  Please wear close toed shoes, bring lots of water and a lunch for yourself. We recommend sunscreen and clothes that you can get dirty in since this is an outdoor activity. We look forward to seeing you! Karen 562-818-7930

Shoestring City Ranch has 2 locations looking for volunteers and sponsors for our horses. Please visit our website for more information. You'll have a great time with the animals! Shoestring City Ranch website   Phelan location Big Bear City Location   We have lots of volunteer activities at Shoestring City Ranch, including:    Cleaning animal enclosures ,   Feeding and watering animals , Animal food preparation and distribution , Maintain Landscaping including weeding , Watering plants,   Learn to maintain bridles and saddles with oil and leather conditioner 

Hey Ranchers! In case you missed it, check us out in the Signal Tribune last month! Great article! http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/?p=29997 Don't forget to come visit us on Sundays at 3:00pm!  11369 E. Carson St, Lakewood, CA   No horse experience necessary, just a helpful spirit and kindness to animals who would love to spend their Sunday with you! (Ages 9 and up)

SHOESTRING CITY RANCH   5K GALLOP / 1 MILE TOT TROT                  COME RUN WITH THE HORSES AND HELP SUPPORT THE RANCH!! DATE: Saturday June 8, 2013                                                                                                                   TIME:  7:30 AM Check in / Registration /  Race 8:00 AM                      LOCATION: 7220 Century Blvd. Paramount, CA Trail Head (LA River Trail/Hollydale Park ) *ENTRY FEE 5K GALLOP $25/ TOT TROT $15 * EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL *RANCH T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVALIBLE FOR SALE $20.00 Eac...

PREPARE YOUR HORSE FOR TRAIL RIDING! (Or use one of ours if you don't have a horse!) a one month clinic, starting Saturday, March 16, 2013 9:00am - 11:00am located at Tanzanite Equestrian Center - 7220 Century Blvd, Paramount, CA 90280 - North Entrance Week One : Saturday March 16 2013 Ground Manners, Turning, Backing, Flexing, Side Passing Week Two : Saturday March 23, 2013 Ground Obstacles and Desensitizing Week Three: Saturday March 30, 2013 Mounted Obstacles and Desensitizing Week Four: Saturday April 6, 2013 Trail Ride! You can use your own horse or a horse can be provided depending on experience. $100 pay in advance for all 4 weeks or $30 individual class Please make checks out to Shoestring City Ranch, Inc. Space (and horses) are limited, advance sign-up recommended. Contact Karen: 562.818.7930 kteamthompson@aol.com *ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SHOESTRING CITY RANCH ANIMALS*

First Aid Information Clinic Saturday March 2, 2013 6:00PM-7:30PM 7220 Century Blvd, Paramount, CA 90280 All TEC Boarders are free $10.00 donation for public to Shoestring City Ranch  Guest Speaker  Dr. Becky Fitzgerald ·    What’s in your first aid kit and how to use it? ·        What is an Emergency? Email questions to: kteamthompson@aol.com First Aid kits can be ordered at the event

We had no idea that when we rescued our llama, Twinkie, that she was pregnant!  Her baby was born today!  Here he is!!  Isn't he the cutest?

Here are just a few pictures of our new, beautiful facility!  Come on by and check us out!  Did we mention there is green grass EVERYWHERE???  :) Shoestring City Ranch Now located right at the corner of the 710 and 105 Freeway: Tanzanite Equestrian Stables 7220 Century Blvd. Paramount, CA 90280

Here are some fun pictures from our Shoestring City Ranch Trail Riding Clinic!  These were from our 2nd class on Saturday, February 9th, 2013....  WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY!  We learned ground manners and ground skills... Next Saturday will be a day in THE SADDLE!  Woo hoo!!! Did you know that our funding is based solely on lessons, clinics, and donations??  Thanks to clinics like this one, we are able to feed, board, and take care of our animals! :)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!: Shoestring City Ranch is excited to announce the great news that WE ARE MOVING!  The relocation process is underway and Horse and Bunny Program sessions will begin at the new location on February 17, 2013 and the Llama Program will be held twice a year in Norco! It will be important to make reservations ahead of time from now on if you or your child would like to participate in the Sunday programs. Please contact Karen at (562) 818-7930 to reserve your spot or email shoestringcityranch4kids@gmail.com See you at the NEW stables! Tanzanite Stables, 7220 Century Blvd, Paramount, CA 90280 IMPORTANT : NO WALK-INS - ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO ENTER STABLE GROUNDS  Effective immediately, all of Shoestring City Ranch's animals are being relocated to their respective new locations, so be sure to contact Karen Thompson for further information! (The "old" ranch site is now closed to visitors and is no longer affiliated ...

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SHOESTRING   MUSIC  FESTIVAL!                         Saturday,November 3 Noon – 5:00PM Call (562) 896-5825 for directions               * The Johnny Rooks  * Dan McNay  *                        *Joe Sands Fontenot Creole Cajun Band* *Cody LePow  *  Sandra B Good* * The Poor Planners*     SUGGESTED ADMISSION DONATION: $10.00 Adults     Kids FREE! Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian            LIVE Bluegrass, Folk, Country & Zydeco Music       Face Painting     Fun Activities for Kids  Food & Beverages for Sale    Ranch Animals to Pet  **Bring a blanket or beach chair to sit back, relax and enjoy the music! ...

       Miss Mary and her Little Gentleman Moe giving a lesson on how to groom a horse! Somebody come scratch me! Ahhh that's the spot! Twinkie the Llama and Kelly having a snuggle-session She loves giving kisses!          

Who we are: Shoestring City Ranch is a non-profit 501(c)(3) ranch for kids, home to horses, ponies, goats, sheep, burros, and a llama. What we do: Educate children about humane animal care, sustainable living and how to work together effectively, all in a ranch setting. Why we do what we do: We love animals and have a passion for sharing that love of animals with children in our community.  What we hope to achieve: We believe that if children learn to treat animals with compassion, respect and dignity, they will in turn treat their neighbors as such. Through having positive experiences with the animals, our hope is for the kids to become little vessels of hope, happiness and love who will grow in to adults that carry on those traits and touch other people with the positive qualities they were taught as children. Our goal is for the animals to play a role in mending the hearts of anyone who hurts and that people will find solace and safety in the non-judgmenta...

We are so touched and humbled by the outpouring of support and love from all over the country!  Just wanted to let everyone know that we are so very thankful!  From all of us at Shoestring City Ranch, THANK YOU!! 

You’re Invited! What:   Viewing of SCR featured on ABC’s reality show “Secret Millionaire”! Where:   Gaslamp Restaurant, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803 When: Sunday, July 8, 2012 7:00PM – 9:00PM Why: To support Shoestring City Ranch! *Shoestring City Ranch T-Shirt kindly requested* You must RSVP to Karen Thompson at (562) 818-7930.   Limited Seating!   Hope to see you there!!! If you can't attend, watch SCR at home on "Secret Millionaire" on ABC Channel 7 at 8:00PM Sunday, July 8th!

Shoestring City Ranch is going to be featured on ABC's "Secret Millionaire"!  A few months ago, camera crews came to the ranch to do a documentary on non-profit organizations in the Long Beach area.  We showed them what our ranch was about, and what we're trying to accomplish in the community.  Little did we know, the host of the show was not who she said she was, and we got a big surprise at the end! The show airs  Sunday, July 8th at 8PM PST on ABC.  Hope you can watch! Watch below for a sneak peak!

This sweet little girl was rescued yesterday from San Diego and brought to our ranch.  She is very friendly and oh-so-cute.  Come by to say hi to her! 

 Shoestring City Ranch   SUMMERTIME Animal-Assisted Reading Program! For Kids Ages 5-12 SCR is offering summertime reading assistance for elementary school-aged children! Bring your kids down to the ranch on Sundays for Reading with the Animals!  Experienced volunteers will work with the children on their vocabulary and assist to improve their literacy skill level through reading to the ranch animals! Every 3 rd Sunday of the month 2:00-3:30 PM 2012 Dates:  June 24 July 15 August 19 (Will offer more dates during weekdays upon request!)   **Reservation Required - Contact Kelly (562) 685-6270 ** Email: shoestringcityranch4kids@gmail.com Suggested Donation: $5 per child www.shoestringcityranch.org **No drop-offs please, parents must stay on ranch premises to supervise child**