Who is Del Dawson?

And how is she qualified to help troubled kids?

Del has quite a varied history in her work and in her many talents and skills. She has spent her life here on the Western Slope. She holds a Bachelors degree and was a high school History teacher for many years. Del is a lifelong rancher, raising horses, cattle, hogs, dogs and children. Much of this was done on her own.

With 3 grown children and 12 grandchildren, she's had a lot of experience working with kids and animals. From this springs her desire to share her dream with other people, that of using the ranch and the animals to help kids who are struggling so they can find love, learn respect and responsibility, and feel better about themselves.

Among Del's many life experiences are her work as a peer counselor; cafe owner and sale barn operator; home builder, decorator & remodeler; antique store owner, landscape artist and sports coach for soccer, basketball, baseball and football.

Instead of contemplating retirement, as most people would do after a lifetime of working and raising a family, Del is focused now on realizing her dream. She is working to provide a place for kids to come where they can learn to work with the animals and learn respect and responsibility.

If you can help Del to achieve her dream, please click on the DONATE button at the left to make an instant PayPal donation. You can also send her a check (any amount is gratefully received) to the address listed on the Contacts page.

Thank you! We hope to see you at the Ranch sometime.