Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, 2023 Annual Report - Welcome to Rock Ranch, where ropes and reins symbolize the power of trust, where the bond between humans and horses is unbreakable, and where healing begins with each hoof print.  Read Article

Connect, Spring/Summer 2022 - Providing a joyful, safe, inclusive space for kids, families and seniors is a priority at Rock Ranch. The ranch provides horsemanship training, riding lessons, senior programming, and mental health counseling in a natural, faith-filled setting.  Read Article

Edgerton Enterprise, January 31, 2021 - Rock Ranch, located west of Hills, Minn, is a place where good horsemanship is taught, alongside other valuable life skills. Read Article

Rock County Star Herald, October 20, 2021 - Rock Ranch, located west of Hills, recently expanded its equine-assisted psychotherapy services (EAP) and joined the nationwide organization Arenas for Change. Read Article

SilverLink, December 2020 - There’s a tranquil spot in the southwest corner of rural Minnesota. It’s a scenic stretch of countryside where visitors can connect with nature, soak up the fresh air and interact with some very special horses. Read Article

Rock County Star Herald, October 1, 2020 - A year ago, Dan and Marie LaRock dreamed about an indoor arena for the equine-assisted therapy and riding programs at their nonprofit Rock Ranch. Read Article

Farm Market News, August 17, 2020 - In 2016, Dan and Marie LaRock founded Rock Ranch northwest of Hills in Southwest Rock County as a 501c3 nonprofit organization geared towards teaching young people to ride horses. Read Article

Rock County Star Herald, April 2020 - Dreams of a Rock Ranch indoor arena are becoming a reality as builders lift the rafters into place this week. Read Article

SVE Co-op Connections, Dec. 2019 - Rock Ranch strives to make a difference in the lives of others through therapeutic horsemanship, riding lessons, senior programming and mental health counseling. Read Article

Rock County Star Herald, Oct. 2019 - The pairing of horses and humans at Rock Ranch is leading the nonprofit program on a path to expansion. Read Article

The Globe, Jan. 2019 - Using horses as her main teaching tool, LaRock teaches Rock Ranch students a strong work ethic, confidence, courage, patience, responsibility, social/emotional wellbeing and many other traits from atop a horse’s back. Read Article

The Hills Crescent, Oct. 2018 - In its inaugural year, Rock Ranch near Hills taught 50 children horseback riding skills. As the ranch wraps up its second year, owner Marie LaRock is expanding her program to include senior citizens. Read Article

Rock County Star Herald, May 2017 - The adage, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man,” was evident last week during one of Marie LaRock’s horsemanship sessions. Read Article

Rock County Star Herald, November 14, 2024 - Horses play a central role in the three programs offered at Rock Ranch near Hills. In July, Rock Ranch owners Marie and Dan LaRock received an unexpected donation of two Percheron draft horses, allowing the non-profit organization to expand in an unexpected way. Read Article