2026

A smiling teen in a riding helmet sits astride a dark horse in a sunlit arena.

2026 Issue 1

A smiling couple stands outdoors behind a smiling boy, each resting a hand on his shoulder.

2026 Issue 2

A child in a helmet high-fives a smiling woman in a cowboy hat in a dirt arena as spectators watch.

2026 Issue 3

2025

Children and adults pile together for a playful Christmas photo in a barn, several in Santa hats.

2025 Issue 3

group of men white water rafting

2025 Issue 2

A smiling young woman in a black cowboy hat and floral dress holds a chestnut horse's muzzle beside a woodland creek.

2025 Issue 1

2024

picture of young man walking with a horse

2024 Issue 3

“Over the past 50 years of leading children, we have found that they often fight to keep the weeds of their pasts, but as my dad described in one of his iconically simple analogies, our daily work has been one of pulling weeds, helping the good seed take root.”

A family of seven smiles together on a green lawn among the trees, a big shaggy white dog sitting at their feet.

2024 Issue 2

A smiling young woman in a white eyelet top and gold skirt stands with one hand on her hip in the fall woods.

2024 Issue 1

Timbers Magazine

At Big Oak Ranch, we believe in the power of transformation, and our Timbers newsletter is where we share the heart of our mission. Each issue is filled with stories of perseverance, faith, and the incredible journey of the children we serve.

Through messages from our leadership, reflections on life’s challenges, and lessons in accountability, discipline, and intentional choices, we hope to inspire and encourage you. As we reflect on milestones like our 50th anniversary, we are deeply grateful for the steadfast support that enables our mission to thrive.

Join us in this journey — read Timbers and be part of something life-changing.