Welcome!

The Midwest Bounty RoundUp is a weekend retreat

April 17-19, 2026 designed to encourage, empower, and equip faith-based equine ministries. This retreat will be held at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch in Minnesota. Whether you lead, volunteer for, or are interested in starting an equine ministry, we made this with you in mind!

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"Your Story Here"

Join us for the Midwest Bounty Round Up 2026: Your Story Here, where leaders who use the power of horses to share the love of Jesus unite to share their journeys and find renewed purpose. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the needs we encounter—people grappling with loneliness, anxiety, depression, and broken families—often battling feelings of inadequacy and not being or having enough ourselves. Many leaders find themselves feeling underqualified, lost in their calling, struggling with the urgent needs of those they serve. Once filled with excitement about the call God placed on our hearts, we can find ourselves adrift, questioning our ability to lead effectively, or wondering: “where to from here?” But just like the stories we read of God remembering Noah and equipping Gideon, He remembers and equips you too. At this conference, you’ll gather with like-minded individuals who understand that every story and every person, whether tragic or mundane, young or old, has a place in His kingdom. Together, we will bring our message in a bottle to pour out in worship, bringing our best to Jesus. Your story belongs here, too, and through shared experiences, we’ll reignite our passion and connection to the mission of similar ministries. Come find hope, encouragement, creativity, community, and the strength to continue the vital work God has called you to do.

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Equip your ministry with workshops focused on horses, faith, family, ministry, and how to find the harmony between them all!​

Empower you and your team to continue the good work that God has called you to in Equine Ministry.​

Encourage and be encouraged by personal time with the Lord as well as by others working and serving in the Kingdom.​

Engage with local ranch and farm owners, workers, instructors, supporters, and those just learning about Equine Assisted Ministry!

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER Todd Monger

​​  MWBRU Spur team is excited to announce the decision for Todd Monger to return in the role of our keynote speaker for 2026. Originally from Perth, Australia, Todd is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor operating his own private practice in Wayzata, MN, serving children & adults. Formerly the Director of Programs & Development at Bien Aimé Farm in Loretto, MN, a similar ministry specializing in supporting adoptive families by providing experiences that promote bonding and attachment. For 6 years Todd served part time as a psychotherapist at Stable Living, LLC, an equine assisted therapy farm located in Minnetrista, MN, & for a short time served as their clinical director. From 2003-2020 Todd was the Clinical Director of Student Success & in later years the Executive Director of Student Development at North Central University. He began work with similar ministries in 2013 with Hope Rides serving for 12 years in a key role of program development, education and equine assisted learning. In 2024 he published his first book Windows: A story on the power of horse relationships (Rivershore Books). His education background has degrees in both social work & clinical counseling from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, MO. Additionally, he is trained in Natural Lifemanship, trauma informed equine assisted psychotherapy. A sought out speaker, trainer and consultant, Todd thrives on the opportunity to share strategies on ways to improve relationships and create healthy connections.

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​​​Weekend Schedule 

*Subject to change*

Friday: APRIL 17​

• 3-5pm – Check in/Fellowship~ Meander the Ranch

• 5-5:30 Welcome Kick Off

• 5:45-6:30pm – Dinner

• 7-9pm – Evening Session & Worship:

  • "THE GOD WHO REMEMBERS"-Keynote Todd Monger

• 9-10pm – Social Hour – S’mores, Hot Chocolate, and Snacks

• ​10-11 Late Night Interactive Activities (optional)​

Saturday: APRIL 18

• 7-7:45am – Stroll & Share (optional)

• 8-8:45am – Breakfast

• 9-9:30am – Worship & Devotional 

• 9:45-10:30am – Breakout Session 1  

  • Marriage & Ministry

  • Sabbath Rest-Establishing Rhythms

  • Alphabet Soup: An Introduction to Licensure & Certification in Equine Work

  • Training Your Team to Have Good Conversations

  • Fundamentals of Fundraising

• 10:45-11:30am – Breakout Session 2 

  • Trauma & Trust

  • Know your Teams Work Styles

  • Interactive Ranch Q&A Forum 

  • When the Mentee Becomes the Mentor

  • Fundamentals of Fundraising

• 11:45-12:45pm – Lunch

• 1-2:30pm – Clinic (In Arena): Equine Assisted Learning Sessions  

• 3-4:30pm-Clinic (In Arena): Horse Preparations for Sessions & Other Demonstrations-- BJ Stoppelmoor

• 3-3:50pm – Curriculum Ideas -Todd Monger

• 4-5:30pm – Free Time

• 5:30-6:30pm – Dinner

• 7-9pm – Evening Session &  Worship: 

  • "THE GOD WHO SEES" Keynote--Todd Monger​

• 9-10pm – Social Hour – S’mores, Hot Chocolate, and Snacks

• 9:30-10:30 -Iron Sharpens Iron Q&A Session

Sunday: APRIL 19

• 7-7:45am – Stroll & Share (optional)

• 8-9am – Breakfast

• 9:30am – Session and Worship:

  • "THE GOD WHO HONORS" Keynote--Todd Monger​

• 10:30am – Prayer Breakouts

• 11:30am – Check-out