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ANIMALS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Sanctuary One; Jacksonville, OR. A nonprofit care farm where people, animals and the earth work together for mutual healing. Farm tours and field trips available with online booking; volunteer opportuni- ties and animal adoptions available. sanc- tuaryone.org. 13195 Upper Applegate Rd. (541) 899-8627.
Sequoia Park Zoo; Eureka. Families can explore the natural world and cultivate
a passion for wildlife at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Visit with rare and endangered red pandas, interact with sheep and goats in the Contact Corral or take a walk in the “free-flight zone.” Call for current hours. Cafe & gift shop onsite. sequoiaparkzoo. net. 3414 W St. (707) 441-4263.
EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
BUTTE COUNTY
Handi-Riders; Oroville. Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties for 30+ years. Handi-Riders is a center for equine assisted activities & learning (EAAL). Horses are catalysts, facilitators, mirrors and listeners, as well as physical stimulators. By partner- ing with their horses, riders enjoy com- plete, experiential learning. Call for current hours. facebook.com/HandiRidersofNorth- ernCalifornia. (530) 315-0654.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Ananda Ranch; Grenada. Dr. Tricia Weldon is a health psychologist specializing in equine assisted trauma intervention. The Ananda Ranch program is open to every- one regardless of age or ability/disability. Ananda Ranch provides equine assisted awareness services to persons seeking unique therapeutic healing or emotional strengthening. Participants will experience self-improvement, personal enrichment and true unbridled bliss. anandaranch.org. (530) 925-2567.
HealTherapy, Inc.; Yreka. Provides com- prehensive behavioral health services
to the rural communities and associated agencies of Siskiyou County. HealTher- apy specializes in equestrian facilitated psychotherapy & equine assisted experi- ential learning. Equine programs include certified equestrian therapeutic instruc- tors. Empowers clients to navigate life challenges and regain natural balance in
a supportive, caring and compassionate environment. Summer Horse Program for youth. Call for current hours. heal-therapy. com. 1833 S. Oregon St. (530) 842-3455. Stable Hands; Yreka. Services for ages 4
& up. Stable Hands’ mission is to improve the physical, mental and social health of people living with disabilities through equine assisted activities. Therapeutic horsemanship program consists of two 8-week sessions in the spring & fall and one 4-week session in the summer. Horses Helping Heroes program consists of three 8-week sessions. stablehands.org. Call for current hours. 1011 4th St., Ste. 3. (530) 842-3082.
EQUINE: CLUBS, LESSONS & CAMPS FOR YOUTH
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
4H Equine Education. Youth program that offers a wide variety of equine projects including horsemanship, breeding, draft, drill, driving, English & Western, gymkha- na, judging, miniature, trail riding and ponies. 4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/STEM/ SET_Projects/EquineEducation.
Butte County. (530) 538-7201. Glenn County. (530) 865-1107. Shasta County. (530) 224-4900. Siskiyou County. (530) 842-2711. Tehama County. (530) 527-3101.
United States Pony Clubs, Inc. National horsemanship program for youth to age 25. Develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community by teaching
the care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports. Call for info on starting a Pony Club or joining an existing club or center. ponyclub.org. (859) 254-7669.
BUTTE COUNTY
Almond Country Farms Equestrian Center; Durham. Lesson program includes riding (Western or English) and horse care. Summer camps offered. 2304 Hutton Way. (530) 895-3540.
Equestrians In Harmony; Chico & Oroville. Provides classes & camps in equestrian vaulting and English riding and jump-
ing. Helps students become thoughtful, confident and safe equestrian athletes. Specially trained horses are provided for vaulting classes. Inquire about individual lesson horses. equestriansinharmony.com. (530) 200-3944.
GLENN COUNTY
Equestrians In Harmony; Orland. Provides classes & camps in equestrian vaulting
Barry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center was founded in 1994 to educate the public about the care and
preservation of all wildlife and their habitats, both locally and globally.
Equal parts wildlife sanctuary, educational center, the sanctuary is home to a remarkable assortment of non-releasable wild and exotic animals, many of them endangered species. Our animals have the potential to inspire minds and to change lives!
There are many ways families can help. Please come visit, one hundred percent of monetary contributions go to the care and nurturing of our resident animals. Every gift we receive is a blessing that allows us to continue our work.
and English riding and jumping. Helps stu- dents become thoughtful, confident and safe equestrian athletes. Specially trained horses are provided for vaulting classes. Call about individual lesson horses. eques- triansinharmony.com. 3995 County Rd S. (530) 200-3944.
SHASTA COUNTY
NorCal Trail Rides; Anderson. Year-round trail rides throughout Northern Califor- nia, Western & English riding lessons and horsemanship for all ages. Kids Camps (Spring-Fall), Girl Scout clinics, special occasion trail rides, horse clinics for kids & adults and more. norcaltrailrides.com. 21260 Hawes Rd. (530) 515-8958.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Ananda Ranch; Grenada. Dr. Tricia Weldon is a health psychologist specializing in equine assisted trauma intervention. The Ananda Ranch program is open to every- one regardless of age or ability/disability. Ananda Ranch provides equine assisted awareness services to persons seeking unique therapeutic healing or emotional strengthening. Participants will experience self-improvement, personal enrichment and true unbridled bliss. anandaranch.org. (530) 925-2567.
Joy Rising Ranch; Weed. JoyAn Tucker is a life and relationship coach who offers Equine Therapy and Equine Partnership coaching that carries over to all kinds
of relationships. Includes relation- ship-with-horses lessons and riding in the context of respectful, heart centered, lov- ing partnership. Energy healing sessions with Doc Happy the healing horse also available. His higher self is a unicorn! For adults, children, and both together. joyris- ingranch.com 530-938-9678.
Mt. Hermon Kidder Creek; Etna. High adventure and horse experiences for the outdoor enthusiast; a variety of group ad- ventures available. kiddercreek.mounther- mon.org. 2700 S. Kidder Creek Rd. (530) 467-3265.
Rockin’ Maddy Ranch; Yreka. Offers scenic trail rides with stunning views of Mt Shasta, pony rides, riding lessons and horse-drawn carriage. Call first. rockinmaddyranch.com. (530) 340-2100.
VS Equine; Mt. Shasta. Offers a compre- hensive training program which empha- sizes safe and enjoyable trail riding and sound horsemanship from the ground up. VS Equine works with sensory and trail obstacles and frequently rides out on the trail and in the wilderness. vsequine@gmail. com. vsequine.com. (530) 925-2608.
OTHER AREAS
Coffee Creek Ranch; Trinity Center. Guest ranch offering ranch-stay packages. Sum- mer youth programs for ages 3-17, Trinity Alps Wilderness Area pack trips, plus Ride
& Dine activities (horseback riding & meal). Special events, family reunions and confer- ence facilities available. coffeecreekranch. com. 4310 Coffee Creek Rd. (800) 624-4480. Greenhorn Ranch; Quincy. A western par- adise for people who love horseback riding, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, fresh mountain air, blue skies, spectacular views, starry nights and unconditional re- laxation. Features fun special events for the entire family. greenhornranch.com. 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd. (530) 283-0930.
EQUINE: RESCUES & SANCTUARIES
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Humanity For Horses; Mt. Shasta. Private sanctuary operating as a nonprofit, devoted to rescuing horses and animals from slaugh- ter, abuse, neglect and abandonment, providing them sanctuary for the rest of their lives. Large specialized Thoroughbred program. humanityforhorses.org. (530) 926-9990.
PETS
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte Humane Society/Spay & Neuter Clinic; Chico. Animal adoptions, spay & neuters, assistance foster program and volunteer opportunities for ages 12 &
up. buttehumane.org. Dog Adoption Cen- ter, 2579 Fair St. & Cat Adoption Center, 1356 Longfellow Ave. (530) 343-7917. Chico Cat Coalition. A no-kill, nonprofit volunteer-run shelter working to rescue, house, heal, love and rehome adoptable cats in the greater Chico area. Always wel- comes new volunteers. chicocatcoalition. org. 629 Entler Ave. (530) 894-1365. Paradise Animal Shelter. Animal adoptions, volunteer opportunities and education program for schools & organizations.town- ofparadise.com/index.php/animal-shelter. 925American Way (530) 872-6275.
PAWS Of Oroville Clinic. Offers low-cost spay/neuter procedures & vaccines. Dental work & small medical procedures on dogs and cats. facebook.com/pawsoforoville. 3557 Oro Dam Blvd., E. (530) 534-0900. PAWS Of Chico Spay & Neuter Program. Aids with the cost of spaying or neutering
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4995 Durham-Pentz Rd., Oroville
(530) 533-1000 • www.kirshner.org
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm. Closed Mondays. $10 adults, $6 per child age 3-16 (2 & under free)