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Meet the Crew

Animals and humans share a deep, unspoken connection that transcends words, rooted in intention, stillness, and love.

True healing happens when we feel seen, supported, and safe to grow.

Wendy Dietz

Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator
Holistic Mind Body Nutrition, Wellness Coach and Reiki Master

Wendy Dietz was a personal trainer for 25 years and has been a holistic nutritionist for over 30 years now. She earned her certification for Personal Training, Sport Specific Training, and Nutrition from the International Sports Science Association. 
After experiencing the pain of telling people to "move more and eat less" she realized it was not truly a healthy nor sustainable way to live; so she decided to go back to school to find a better way.

20 years ago, She became certified as a Wellness Psychology Coach through the Spenser Institute for Wellness Psychology, an Eating Psychology Coach through the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, a Corporate Wellness Coach through Wellcoaches of America,  and Holistic Health Coaching and Psychoenergetics of Chronic Illness with Dr Eva Detko. She took Natural Lifemanship's, Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship. Horsemanship through the Monty Roberts International Learning Center, and Reiki Master certification in 2020. Her most recent certification was from Cartier Farms, Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator in 2021.

Wendy has also worked with many spiritual coaches over the years to better tune in to her clients and horses. The trauma and chronic pain she has lived through gives her the empathy and understanding to dive deep with her clients in a loving and non-judgmental way.

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Meet the Farm

Our Horses

  • Delilah

    Delilah is the princess of the ranch. She comes from a background of what is known as the "heavy-handed cowboy." When Delilah first came to us, she was skeptical of being handled and wary of people because of what she had been through. After a couple of years of patience and kindness, she not only trusts people again but makes an incredible therapy horse. She brings that beautiful and powerful female energy to the sessions. She is wise and sensitive, perfectly exemplifying how healing from a troubled past can create a magnificent life. Delilah has recently passed but I don’t have the heart to take her off the website yet.

  • Wylie

    Wylie is a retired endurance racer with a loving and goofy personality that made us all fall in love with him instantly. He is curious and sweet and all about being in the presence of people. He is such a fun addition to our work here at Sol and we are so happy and grateful to have him here. He reminds us to have fun and be silly whenever possible.

  • Cash

    Cash is a sweet, loving Quarter Horse that loves his new job. He is a former working cow horse turned therapy horse and nobody does it better.

  • Ace

    Ace had fallen on hard times and ended up at a rescue, skinny and in need of love and groceries. Ace is a gentle, older gelding that has found a new purpose as a great teacher here at Sol.

Our Dogs

  • Remi

    Remi was rescued from a litter of 11 puppies that was abandoned at only 4 weeks old. She is half cattle dog and half lab. She is so sweet and sassy and loves to have a job.

  • Macey

    Macey was abandoned before she was spayed. She ended up pregnant at 1 year old and was taken to be put down with all of her babies set to die with her. We heard this story and immediately went to get her. She is sweet, caring, snuggly, and loves her cats. Macey is not a fan of the Texas thunderstorms so she spends that time lying on her dad's clothes in his closet until the storms have passed. She is definitely a daddy's girl.

    Macey recently passed and we miss her terribly.

  • Sequoia

    Sequoia is a Border Collie puppy that showed up smarter than all of us. She is such a joy to have around and loves all the other animals here at the ranch.

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Our Cats

  • Sammy (Samuel L. Jackson)

    Sammy owns the ranch. He is definitely the boss man and does what he pleases, but he is also sweet and cuddly. Don't worry Sam. We won't tell anyone you're sweet and break your cover.

  • KK

    KK used to be called Crazy Two Socks- she has mellowed out so much that we now call her KK after one of the lesson kids who always wanted a cat named after her. She is nearby for every session, hoping for a pet.

  • Toby

    Toby was rescued off the streets with his momma and siblings as a newborn kitten. He loves us and trusts us but has remained quite elusive for the 10 years he has been with us. He is sweet and loving when you get that rare chance to sit with him in the barn.

  • Brisket

    Brisket is the newest member of our fur family. She was found at a Texas BBQ while Wendy was horse camping. Someone had dumped her there and driven off. Of course, she was quickly scooped up and taken home to be another spoiled fur baby at Sol Ranch.

Testimonials

  • "My family and I just came back from a week at the Sol Ranch and I can honestly say it was an incredible experience. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel at home. Wendy Dietz, the owner, went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and more. The ranch was beautifully landscaped and the accommodations were stunning. I didn’t want to leave. Every detail was taken care of and Wendy was always available to answer any questions. The experience with Equine Assisted Learning was truly amazing. I feel like our daughter was one with horses and that really helped her work through some trauma and anxiety that she had been dealing with. The whole week was truly magical and we can’t wait to go back. I highly recommend Sol Ranch Wellness."

    -Dave Mulligan

  • "Some friends and I from across the country decided to meet up for a girls getaway. We chose Sol Ranch Wellness and I am so glad we did. The combination of a fun relaxing space, activities, and focus on wellness was just what we needed. The living and sleeping space was cozy and comfortable and the fridge was stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We played soccer with sweet cows and enjoyed equine therapy. The yoga classes and health information were instrumental in our personal growth and gave us skills to use when we went back to our respective homes. We had use of a beautiful pool and had lots of time to catch up and laugh and enjoy gorgeous Texas sunrises and sunsets. Wendy was an incredible host with fantastic local recommendations and saw to our every need. I cannot recommend this escape highly enough!"

    -Meredith Willis, Ponca City, Oklahoma

  • "Wendy introduced my daughter to horsemanship when she was 3 years old. She recognized my daughter’s strengths right away and helped her learn how to listen, communicate, and connect with the horse. Wendy is an amazingly patient teacher who carefully observes and analyzes each situation. My daughter is now 11 years old, and although she is becoming a skilled rider, she still returns to some of the ground techniques Wendy taught her when she was young. Wendy helped my daughter connect and listen, with horses and even with the people in her life."

    -Jennifer Courtney

  • "I visited Wendy Dietz on several occasions concerning some health issues I was having at the time. I found her to be very knowledgeable about the most current information and perceptive about what my needs might be. She is a great listener and had several options for me. I would highly recommend her."

    -Amy Glasgow

  • Testimonials

    The homeschool day at Sol Ranch was probably the best class we’ve done on our homeschool journey yet! We can’t wait for the next class! Once the boys are both 8, they can do the Equine Assisted Learning class which is a lot more structured and that will be awesome.

    From horseback riding, to drawing on a pony, to the giant swing that became my son’s obsession, I can’t say enough amazing things about our experience there!