DLB Ranch; Multiple counties. DLB Ranch Inc is a non-profit organization that uses horses to help people gain insight into themselves, move past trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other emotional challenges. It is an on-on-the-ground program. We work with adults, children and families as well as corporate groups for team building and decompression. dlbranch.org. 17596 Southlake Rd., Cottonwood. (530) 347-9902.
Horse Encounters; Redding. Equine assisted activity for special needs. An approach to learning life skills where participants and certified equine specialists team up with a horse to reach their goals. roughoutranch.org. 21449 Roughout Road. (209)256-9640.
Major’s Place; McCloud. A non-profit organization offering equine-assisted therapy to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional challenges. Our ground-based program supports children, adults, veterans, first responders and families. Also offers Horse Powered Reading® and provide team building and wellness experiences for groups. Scholarships available. majorsplace.org. Willow Creek Ranch, McCloud. welcome@majorsplace.org. (530) 853-1028.
Serene Ranch; Cottonwood. “Ride and Let it go.” We have a decade of experience working with individuals with special needs, mental health challenges, at risk individuals or those recovering from trauma. Our horses are all rescues with their own stories to tell. Equine lessons and fun with the horses. Everyone gets to ride. Certified in Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy. We offer group and individual lessons. Learning horsemanship and riding skills translates into life skills. Safety and fun come first. Find us on Facebook or email sereneranchnorcal@gmail.com. 3871 Rancho Estates Rd. (530)440-1808.
Stable Hands; Yreka. Improves the physical, mental, emotional and social health of people living with disabilities through equine assisted activities and therapy. Ages 2 and up. Horses Helping Heroes veterans program (free). Scholarship program available. Find them on Facebook for updated news. stablehands.org. (530)842-3082.
Triple Creek Therapy Riding and Rescue; Shasta and Tehama County locations. Therapeutic horseback riding for individuals of all ages with physical, emotional and mental/learning disabilities. The unique relationship developed with a horse can lead to increased confidence, patience, self-esteem and more. Also offers youth horsemanship activities. triplecreekhorses.org. triplecrkranch@yahoo.com. (530)527-9394.
