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11-18-2024 11:35pm

Horseback Riding & Equine Therapy in & Adjacent to SFV

The land adjacent and deep into the Verdugo mountains has many traditional horse ranches; these areas have a prevalence of horse related events, farms, and therapy sites.

Riding resources include: 

  • Big Heart Ranch - 31409 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
    • BIG Heart Ranch is Malibu’s most loved nature-based community wellness center and rescued farm animal sanctuary. A place where people and animals awaken with each other.
    • Our volunteer program includes one hour of cleaning and caring for our animals, as well as, an hour of spending quality time with your favorite animals. It is important that we are mindful of our animals basic daily needs and to provide them with a safe and happy environment. So, thank you again for your desire to join us for a hard working, yet fun-filled volunteer session.
  • Let's Ride Equestrian Therapy - 11035 Osborne St., Sylmar, CA  93142
    • Let’s Ride Therapeutic Equestrian Program located in Los Angeles for adults and children with disabilities. We offer riding programs those with physical, emotional issues and developmental disabilities, as well as rehabilitate the horses we use.
  • Move a Child Higher - Mach1 - 
    • Move a Child Higher (MACH 1) is dedicated to bringing self-confidence, physical strength and emotiona    Pasadena  CALNET Horse Show  May 2nd - 4th, 2025
      More Information Coming Soon. Please visit the CALNET's website.
  • Rideon - 10860 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91311  
    • Ride On’s mission is to promote the welfare of at risk youth and people with any type of physical, intellectual or cognitive disability by means of equine assisted activities and therapies; and by providing instruction and education for all in equestrian-related social, vocational and recreational activities.
  • Shadow Hills Riding Club - 10263 La Canada Way, Shadow Hills, CA 91040
    • We welcome the chance to show you around the ranch, introduce you to our team and our wonderful horse partners, and watch a lesson, or schedule an evaluation. We’d love to hear from you.
    • SHRC is a non-profit program located at Shadow Hills Equestrian Center that provides therapeutic equine activities to people with cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities.
  • Stand in Balance -  Business Office, 5655 Lindero Canyon Rd Ste 726, Westlake Village, CA  
    • At Stand InBalance, we help you create the change you want
      Our Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Growth, and Learning Programs offer an experiential, short-term approach that goes beyond the traditional to help restore balance in people’s lives.
    • All of our programs include an interactive, on-the-ground Equine Experience at the beautiful and private InBalance Ranch, located in the Santa Monica Mountains.
      No prior horse experience is necessary.

Equine therapy has expanded its clientele focus and is including physical & mental therapy. Please consider contributing to their heart driven passionate endeavors. The list below includes these in the San Fernando Valley and adjacent, some which are a part of Eagala - A Global Standard in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Personal Development

Equine therapy is designed to improve the rider's cognitive, emotional, and physical wellbeing; but it is considered a recreational activity by most insurance companies.

  • Special Spirit - 9889 Helen Ave., Sunland, California 91040
    • Special Spirit is an all-inclusive animal paradise that encompasses the spiritual bond between animals and humans
  • EquusLed - ShadowHills EquusLed offers individual, family, and group equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions in a beautiful, inviting setting in Shadow Hills, just north of Burbank. Certified Member: E. Jane Ledbetter - ejledbetter@reswellhealth.com
  • Serene View Ranch Psychological Services - Santa Clarita Serene View Ranch provides a wide variety of equine-assisted psychotherapy. Located on 125 acres on a hill in Alexandra, PEI. Ranging from children to older adults, SVR has 6 mental health therapists and 3 equine specialists able to provide services to clients. SVR specializes in dealing with trauma within our multi-disciplinary and multi-modal programs.Certified Member: Caroline LeBlanc - caroline11leblanc@gmail.com

    The east San Fernando Valley has seen less development of horse property than the western communities of Bell Canyon, Calabasas, Topanga and Malibu. The land adjacent and deep into the Verdugo mountains has many traditional horse ranches, including, Sunland-Tujunga, Sun Valley, La Crescenta-Montrose and Shadow Hills. It is these areas where there is a prevalence of horse related events, farms, and therapy sites.

    • Far West Farms - Calabasas
      • Closed in December 2023. "As most of you know, the property has been for sale for many years. Our original dream and goal was for Far West Farms to remain an equestrian facility; however, after tremendous time, energy, and effort, it did not transpire.Fortunately, another plan evolved, and I am pleased to announce that the property is now sold to an entity, bringing forth a most beautiful contribution to the community. The land will continue to provide joy and happiness to many. We will leave it to the Buyers to share the good news of their intentions and vision.We are in the process of rehoming our horses and ponies to only the best of homes. Our older horses and ponies are planning for retirement to enjoy all they deserve and a big grassy field."

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