Godspeed Equine

Upcoming Events — Get Your Tickets Now

Gimmes for Geldings

A golf outing to support GodSpeed Equine. Come play, give back, make a difference.

We built this because we believed horses could reach the kids that nothing else had.

Kelly and Al Lorenzen founded GodSpeed Equine at Victory Ranch in Dallas Center, Iowa. What started as a conviction became a program — structured, faith-rooted, and built entirely around kids who are hurting.

We serve youth ages 9 to 18 who struggle with trauma, self-image, friendships, and a sense that they don't belong anywhere. This is not a babysitting program. It is not just riding. It is a place to reset.

Stories like that happen here because someone chose to send her. Your donation makes it possible for the next child to walk through our gate.

Every dollar keeps a kid in the saddle.

GodSpeed Equine is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The program is completely free to every rider we serve. We depend entirely on the generosity of people like you.

Donate Now

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. Proverbs 21:31

“When I first started the program, I definitely had an issue about being able to trust. Because there had been times when I had been betrayed by people I cared about. It has truly changed me as a person and helped me become the person I am today. From the scared little girl to opening up, it is eye opening to see what I have accomplished because of the program.”

Molly Program Participant

“GodSpeed has made me realize that people and horses can love me unconditionally. Through the horses and people at GodSpeed, I have been able to heal, and I know day or night they are just a call or text away. To know someone has your back like that and will talk you through whatever you are going through… I can’t put into words how important that is.”

Alicia Program Participant

“My son has reactive attachment disorder, he has issues attaching and trusting. He was neglected and abused the first 3 years of his life before we adopted him. Because of GodSpeed it has made him understand that there is a horse out there that needs his attention, his love, his trust. GodSpeed is there to help these children understand that they matter.”

Alesia Parent