About CHC
Christian Horse-lover's Club Inc. is a 501 c) 3 non-profit organization that has developed Christian curriculum with a horse emphasis. It was originally designed for middle school and high school aged girls, but now the curriculum format can be used for any type of group. Christian Horse-lover's Club was founded in 2000 by Kim Shanks at Hidden Falls Ranch, a small ranch owned with her husband Robin in Whitewater, WI.Our vision is to help other Christian horse owners who have a desire to reach out to their communities for Christ, by providing the CHC Inc. curriculum and information to help them start a Chartered CHClub. Some of the CHC Inc. curriculum is now available -at a low cost for Christian horse people interested in starting a CHClub in their area. We know that where there are horses, that is where horse-crazy girls or boys gravitate! We know that there are sincere Christian horse people out there that desire to reach the lost and teach and mentor youth in the LORD using their horses. Horses are an excellent medium to teach others about God, responsibility and godly character.
The CHC Inc. curriculum has 21 Units. The first unit each new member must complete is the Truth Unit, which explains what CHC is all about AND gives a clear presentation of the Gospel. The final unit is the Leadership Unit. A complete list and summary of the units will be available soon, see below. All the CHC Units are Bible-based and nondenominational.
Each unit has certain requirements that need to be completed: 6 Devotions, several Scripture memory verses, Projects and Activities and a certain amount of Bible reading.
If you are interested in beginning a CHClub in your area please do the following:
FIRST: Pray about it seriously!
NEXT: Read all the information supplied on this website; this page, the Home Page and especially the FAQ page.
Feel free to contact us to ask questions and tell us about your interest. Our email is: chcpres©chlclub.org
If you feel you want to start a CHClub in your area.
THEN download the Leadership Application, take the time to fill it out and send it to us with $10.00 The Leadership Application download is at the bottom of this page.
The TRUTH UNIT Requirement page lists the requirement and has a blank for the leader to initial upon completion. It looks something like this:
CHC Inc.
TRUTH UNIT
Requirements
TRUTH UNIT
Requirements
Scriptures and Memory Work:
PLEDGE: Having accepted Jesus as my Savior, I will follow Him
and obey His Word with His help. I will love the Lord Jesus;
my family, be kind to others...and to horses!.................. ______
MOTTO: Love God the Creator: Thank Him for His Creation...
especially horses! ............................................................. ______
SCRIPTURE CODE: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all
your mind’; and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27 ______
Salvation Scriptures:
ADMIT you have sinned “For all have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 ....................................... ______
BELIEVE in Jesus “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be
saved– ”Acts 16:31 .......................................................... ______
CONFESS your sins to Jesus “ If we confess our sins,
He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify
us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9............................. ______
Devotion: This small packet is the TRUTH UNIT Devotion.
It will only take one club meeting to complete. You will need
2 to 3 meetings to complete the rest of this unit.
Prayer list filled in:........................................................... _____
Project/Activities:
1. Complete the “horse parts” handout; fill in the correct
horse part using the list below.......................... ______
Bible Reading:
Luke 1 2 22 23 24 Matthew 1 Acts 1 2
Bible Reading Completed:................................................. ______
Written by Kim Shanks for CHC Inc. A published work © 2007, no further reproduction in any way without permission, Romans 13:9. Edited by Bonnie DeNully.
• When each unit is successfully completed the club member can earn a charm for a charm chain or a hat. That will depend on the local club. Our Calif. CHClub uses heated stamps for a belt for the boys club.
UNIT SUMMARIES
UNIT Bible Scripture
Name Reading Memory
TRUTH UNIT Luke 1,2 Romans 3:23 Silver charm chain
The first unit Matthew 1 Acts 16:31a for charms that will
every member Luke 22-23 I John 1:9 earned.
must complete Acts 1,2 Boys hat for charms
or belt for engraving.
TRUTH UNIT SUMMARY
A short, one session devotion that gives general CHClub information.
How the requirements are fulfilled for each unit. The list of TRUTH UNIT requirements. The Devotion is a simple presentation of the Good News; truths about the Bible, God and Jesus; a choice to make. How to choose Jesus and how to grow and pray as a Believer.
Lastly, horse safty Do's and Don'ts.
UNIT Bible Scripture
Name Reading Memory Charm
CARING Mark I Peter 5:7 Cross with heart
UNIT Ephesians I Peter 3:8
1) Philippians
Colossians
I & II Peter
Jude, Hosea
CARING UNIT SUMMARY
God cares for you personally! Jesus is the Good Shepherd. A study of Psalm 23 and they are to memorize a Psalm 23 song. Realize the need to care for others and to properly care for yourself; physically, mentally and spiritually.
How to care for a horse; learning to groom; identify and use horse equipment;
hoof care and basic horse health and safety.
UNIT Bible Scripture
Name Reading Memory Charm
COMMUNICATION John John 3:16 Praying hands
& CUES UNIT Numbers John 14:26
COMMUNICATION & CUES UNIT SUMMARY
Understand how horses communicate; learn how to communicate with a horse using a round pen with purpose and learn to lunge properly. Study; God's desire to commune with the people in Old Testament times and now through Jesus Christ. Prayer: what it really is....conversations with God. Make time to pray. Also a study
of "The Lord's Prayer." Discuss what can hinder our prayers.
UNIT Bible Scripture
Name Reading Memory Charm
BITS & Proverbs I Timothy 4:12 Snaffle bit
BRIDLES UNIT James James 3:3,5
I & II Timothy
Philemon
BITS & BRIDLES UNIT SUMMARY
A short study of bits and bridles. Teaching the principles of " yielding to pressure" with horses AND Believers yielding to God. A study of James 3 and 4. A look at the Proverbs that teach us about our speech. We study when NOT to yield to peer pressure. We do giving and yielding exercises with horses and emphasis good, gentle hands with direct reining.
UNIT Bible Scripture
Name Reading Memory Charm
RIDING CUES Luke Psalm 119:9-11 Boot -choice of
Romans Hebrews 12:2 Western or
1 Thess. Extra credit English
2 Thess. Psalm 119:12-16 extra Boot
RIDING CUES UNIT SUMMARY
This unit teaches a person how to ride a horse in a very clear, systematic way.
The introduction of terms are paralleled with the CHC Pledge. The different riding cues correlate with Bible study topics. The members practice and demonstrate the proper use of their riding cues by riding a pattern at their level.
MORE TO COME!
Statement of Purpose
1. To reach people for Jesus Christ, to bring them to know Jesus as their personal Savior and help them grow their relationship with Christ.
- A non-denominational program.
2. To teach Bible truth: in a unique way by applying God's Word...
A. To teach Christian principles for living each day and develop good relationships with family, friends, community, all while working with horses.
B. To teach safety, care, communication, and much more information about horses. - To teach and encourage those who love horses but do not have one of their own. - To teach and encourage those who have some horse experience or those who have a horse.
3. To disciple and mentor young Christian Believers or Christian Believers of any age: - To love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind. - To help them grow in their relationship with Christ, teaching practical scriptural principles for personal growth and living and applying them to their interest and love for horses. - To build caring relationships and enjoy Christian fellowship while learning about horses.
4. To provide mature, Christian, experienced horse owners who desire to reach out for Christ in their own community with CHC curriculum and information on how to run a Christian Horse-lover's Club successfully on their own ranch or farm.
- The program is originally designed as a girls club, but the curriculum is not limited to that only, for it can be adapted to boys, ladies, couples, or even families. CHC Units Summary of the first five Units. Coming soon!
People who've influenced the CHC curriculum Download Leadership Application Please note: Phone # on Application is wrong. It should be 262-473-5624
