activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 5
- Free Ranch Tours for Families Free Educational Field Trips to Agricultural ExhibitsOffers free 30-minute tours to inform families about available programs, including field trips and outreach events designed to introduce the ranch and its services.
- Intern-Led Client and Animal Support Services Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentInterns facilitate one-on-one interactions between clients and animals, supporting clients with emotional trauma, cognitive challenges, and physical or psychiatric disabilities in achieving individual life and social skills goals, while also maintaining ranch facilities and participating in outreach.
- Offers free 30-minute tours for families to learn about the available programs at the ranch.
- Volunteer Animal Care Program Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyEngages volunteers in daily care of large and small animals, including feeding, watering, mucking stalls, and raking grounds, through structured Ranch Hand shifts held twice daily with seasonal hour adjustments.
- Volunteer Ranch Hand Program Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyOperates daily Ranch Hand shifts for volunteers to assist with animal care tasks such as feeding, watering, mucking stalls, and grounds maintenance. Volunteers can also obtain a Horse Handler certification to assist with leading horses.
capacity building · 2
- Horse Handler Certification Program Volunteer Training & Support for Equine TherapyProvides a certification program for volunteers aged 12 and up to assist with horse handling tasks, including walking and leading horses in the Buckaroo program, expanding volunteer capacity in equine-assisted activities.
- Internship ProgramProvides internships where individuals assist with grounds maintenance, participate in community outreach, facilitate client-animal interactions, and help clients develop life and social skills. Interns gain experience working with diverse client populations and develop skills in animal handling and care relevant to Animal Assisted activities.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Emotional and Behavioral Development animal_assisted_therapyThe organization utilizes a diverse "animal family," including equine and other animals, in therapeutic programs and community service activities to foster self-esteem, responsibility, and address emotional and behavioral challenges in youth and other populations. The human-animal bond and the outdoor ranch environment are central to creating a positive and empowering setting.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Emotional and Behavioral Development animal_assisted_therapyThe organization utilizes a diverse "animal family" and the natural, outdoor environment of a ranch to provide therapeutic services, fostering self-esteem, responsibility, and a positive environment for individuals, particularly youth with emotional and behavioral challenges, through the human-animal bond and activities like horseback riding and community service.
- Animal-assisted therapy using equine and other animals animal-assisted therapyUses structured interactions with a diverse animal population, particularly equines, as a therapeutic modality to support emotional and behavioral health in children, families, and trauma-affected populations such as veterans and first responders.
- Equine-assisted work ethic development equine-assisted work ethic developmentTeaches responsibility and work ethic through hands-on equine care and ranch labor, leveraging structured animal care routines as a vehicle for behavioral and character development.
- Group volunteering with on-site training group volunteeringOffers one-time service opportunities for volunteer groups, providing brief training upon arrival to facilitate inclusive, low-barrier participation in ranch operations.
- Program onboarding via introductory tours program_onboarding_via_toursUses free, accessible tours to introduce families to the ranch’s programs, reduce barriers to entry, and encourage enrollment in therapeutic services.
- Service-based self-esteem development for youth service-based self-esteem developmentEngages youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in community service and animal care activities to build self-worth and personal responsibility through meaningful contribution.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations and Youth Engagement volunteer_drivenThe organization relies on a volunteer-driven model, engaging both individuals and groups, including youth, in daily animal care and ranch activities. This approach not only supports operations but also provides opportunities for youth to participate in community service, fostering responsibility and engagement.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations and Youth Engagement volunteer_drivenThe organization relies significantly on volunteers, including youth, to perform daily animal care and other tasks. This approach not only supports operational needs but also engages youth in community service, teaching responsibility and fostering a sense of contribution.
- Volunteer-driven operational model volunteer-drivenRelies on a high volume of volunteers to sustain daily operations, with volunteers performing 90% of animal care tasks, enabling cost-effective programming and broad community involvement.
- Youth engagement through structured volunteering youth engagementEngages youth aged 10 and up in volunteer work, with age-appropriate supervision, to foster early responsibility, community connection, and personal growth.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Animal-Assisted Activities
Provides therapeutic interaction with animals to support emotional and cognitive development for participants.
Summer Camp
Offers a summer camp program for children, focusing on therapeutic activities and animal interaction.
Volunteer Program
Engages community members in animal care and therapeutic activities, providing opportunities for youth and adults to contribute.
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Angel Charity for Children Funder — Awarded funding in 2019 for two staff positions in the Animal-Assisted Life Skills Eagala Program for one year.