About Us

What is Blazin’ Saddles?

At Blazin’ Saddles, our desire is to share our love for Jesus and horses with those who come to the ranch.  We hold Horse and Bible Camps, Women’s Retreats and other special events throughout the riding season.

Our first horse camp was held back in 2008 and was sponsored by the Newfolden Evangelical Free Church.  It went from doing one Horse and Bible Camp each summer to more throughout the summer.  In 2015, we became the 501C3 non-profit organization, Blazin’ Saddles. We have youth day camps for  ages 8-10 and overnight camps for ages 9-16.  For more info on our horse camps, check out “Camps” under the “Services” link.

We also offer Women’s Weekend Retreats where women come to connect with each other and horses and grow in their relationship with God.  For more info on our Women’s Retreats, check out “Women’s Events” under the “Services” link.

It takes many people and lots of funding to be able to offer the events we do at Blazin’ Saddles.  We are very grateful for the wonderful staff we have at Blazin’ Saddles to make our events run smoothly and keep our riders safe.  We are also beyond thankful for the many donors who support the ministry at Blazin’ Saddles and keep us financially able to do what we do at the ranch.  We are also very blessed to have prayer partners who pray for our ministry at Blazin’ Saddles.

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Who lives at the Blazin’ Saddles Ranch?

Blazin’ Saddles Ranch is a small family ranch on NW Minnesota.  I’m Amanda and I live here with my husband, Josh, and our two children, Tyla and Jace.  We love Jesus and have a desire to share Him with others.  We also love horses and feel blessed that God has given us these wonderful creatures that we can share with others.  Our prayer is that those who come to camps and women’s retreats will come to know Jesus and grow in their relationship with him.

From what I’ve been told, I have loved and riding horses since before I could walk. I have a passion for horses and especially love working with colts and young horses and building a connection with them.  I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Crookston in 2008 with a degree in Equine Science. I am also a certified trainer under Larry Surret, MN Horse Training Academy.

I have a passion for helping others and can especially relate to youth who are searching to feel loved and women healing from unsafe relationships.  My desire is to help others heal through horses as so much of my healing has come from spending time with them.

Tyla is 14-years-old and loves reading, playing guitar and spending time with friends!!  She loves her dog, Willie, her goat, Sassy, and her pony, Blaze.  Tyla is an excellent wrangler at camp and helps beginners learn riding skills.  She also helps write/perform skits for camps as well as leads worship at campfire time.

Jace is ten-years-old and is our little cowboy and animal whisperer.  He loves all animals, especially dogs and his bunny, Daisy!

Blazin’ Saddles Board Members:

Madeline Waage: Vice President (acting as President)

Mark Tungseth: Treasurer

Randy Rose: Secretary

Ruth Fisher, Ross Waage and Dustin Dahl: Board Members