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EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

Special Spirit provides equine-assisted therapy and activities in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. Our programs serve individuals of all abilities, including children and adults with special needs, underserved youth, people navigating recovery and those seeking emotional healing.

"Just having the animals around is so healing to my clients and offers them an experiential opportunity to grow even more. Animals teach us so much"

- NICOLETTA V. HEIDEGGER, IN-HOUSE THERAPIST

RANCH SPOTLIGHT

Gentle Yoga on our deck while horses wander the arena below — a magical experience

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SPACE IS LIMITED Call or Text (323) 661-3090

info@specialspirit.org

We ♥️ minis - Pixie and Apple enjoyed a post bath walk

We ♥️ minis - Pixie and Apple enjoyed a post bath walk

Join Kanica Suy as she gives a 75 minute gentle flow yoga and sound meditation session on our deck overlooking the arena (and horses enjoying their evening out)

Saturday, August 30th 6:30 pm Only $35. All proceeds go to Special Spirit. Limited number of spots so register early: info@specialspirit.org

Bring your mat, blocks and a blanket (flashlight just in case)

Join Kanica Suy as she gives a 75 minute gentle flow yoga and sound meditation session on our deck overlooking the arena (and horses enjoying their evening out)

Saturday, August 30th 6:30 pm Only $35. All proceeds go to Special Spirit. Limited number of spots so register early: info@specialspirit.org

Bring your mat, blocks and a blanket (flashlight just in case)

Second day of camp. Julia, our super intern, went first to demonstrate. The best day so far! Thank you Apache.

Second day of camp. Julia, our super intern, went first to demonstrate. The best day so far! Thank you Apache.

How many volunteers does it take to walk Casper and Rufus, our adorable alpacas? Never enough! We love all the support!

How many volunteers does it take to walk Casper and Rufus, our adorable alpacas? Never enough! We love all the support!

Hudson and Apache have that special connection ❤️

Hudson and Apache have that special connection ❤️

You smell suspiciously of carrots....

You smell suspiciously of carrots....

Gray horse = bath time Somehow Emmi got two gray horses to wash this morning 😁 We are so lucky to have such wonderful volunteers

Gray horse = bath time Somehow Emmi got two gray horses to wash this morning 😁 We are so lucky to have such wonderful volunteers

Darby was groomed and braided by Olivia for a princess - a birthday princess - such a handsome pony😍👑🐴🎂

Darby was groomed and braided by Olivia for a princess - a birthday princess - such a handsome pony😍👑🐴🎂

Instead of just turning out the horses, we like to mix it up a bit and the volunteers ride around the property - a treat for everyone

Instead of just turning out the horses, we like to mix it up a bit and the volunteers ride around the property - a treat for everyone

Special Spirit horses are the heart of what we do - the superheroes of our story.

Special Spirit horses are the heart of what we do - the superheroes of our story.

Parade of minis, via the sensory trail, this time led by Apple to their little arena (round pen) for a few hours daily.

Parade of minis, via the sensory trail, this time led by Apple to their little arena (round pen) for a few hours daily.

Best buddies - Archie and Hudson - shortest and tallest horses at the barn - and they both have the biggest ❤️

Best buddies - Archie and Hudson - shortest and tallest horses at the barn - and they both have the biggest ❤️

The amazing horse-human connection
Come experience the healing power of horses during our Guided Group Meditation with Horses this Saturday, July 12th 7pm.

RSVP info@specialspirit.org.

$50

The amazing horse-human connection
Come experience the healing power of horses during our Guided Group Meditation with Horses this Saturday, July 12th 7pm.

RSVP info@specialspirit.org.

$50

As any horse person can tell you horses are wonderful emotional regulators which makes them ideal meditation partners

Come experience their calm energy during a 45-minute guided meditation - - a truly transformative experience

July 12th 7PM

No horse experience or previous meditation experience needed

As any horse person can tell you horses are wonderful emotional regulators which makes them ideal meditation partners

Come experience their calm energy during a 45-minute guided meditation - - a truly transformative experience

July 12th 7PM

No horse experience or previous meditation experience needed

Shout out to Cassie who has been guiding, instructing and helping build the confidence and strength of Special Spirit riders for over 10 years

#adaptiveriding
#equineassistedservices
#healingwithhorses

Shout out to Cassie who has been guiding, instructing and helping build the confidence and strength of Special Spirit riders for over 10 years

#adaptiveriding
#equineassistedservices
#healingwithhorses

Cuteness x2

Cuteness x2

What can get the attention of three horses other than a treat? A giant ball 😆

What can get the attention of three horses other than a treat? A giant ball 😆

🩷💙 the kids were born yesterday

Welcome to the family

Mom and babies are doing fine 🎈🙏

🩷💙 the kids were born yesterday

Welcome to the family

Mom and babies are doing fine 🎈🙏

Thank you to all who came out and helped make this event such a success -- we couldn't have done it without you.

Volunteers are the heart of Special Spirit - and we appreciate the time spent and the care given to our horse partners

The effort was so apparent at Decompression Day and the impact was profound.

Thank you. 🤗🙏😊

Thank you to all who came out and helped make this event such a success -- we couldn't have done it without you.

Volunteers are the heart of Special Spirit - and we appreciate the time spent and the care given to our horse partners

The effort was so apparent at Decompression Day and the impact was profound.

Thank you. 🤗🙏😊

A big thank you to horse partners in healing during Mental Health Awareness month. Horses are attuned to our energy and emotional state and give non-judgemental feedback.and help in our emotional discovery.

#mentalhealthawarenessmonth💚 #equineassistedhealing #equineassistedrecovery

A big thank you to horse partners in healing during Mental Health Awareness month. Horses are attuned to our energy and emotional state and give non-judgemental feedback.and help in our emotional discovery.

#mentalhealthawarenessmonth💚 #equineassistedhealing #equineassistedrecovery

Thanks for the beautiful photos of our farm animals @school_of_pets ❤️ Glitter 💜

#donkeylove

Thanks for the beautiful photos of our farm animals @school_of_pets ❤️ Glitter 💜

#donkeylove

Happy Birthday Pine! The big 1-2.🎈🎂

Happy Birthday Pine! The big 1-2.🎈🎂

Pine says "Hi" to Cosmo

#SpecialSpiritSocial

Pine says "Hi" to Cosmo

#SpecialSpiritSocial

The largest guy meets the smallest gal at the barn 😍

The largest guy meets the smallest gal at the barn 😍

Decompression Day at Special Spirit - April 13th - Those affected by the Eaton fire and Fire Station 77 came to visit for a relaxing, fun day. We were so pleased to have them and a BIG THANKS to Cameron Hunter and Corral 20 for sponsoring the day.

Decompression Day at Special Spirit - April 13th - Those affected by the Eaton fire and Fire Station 77 came to visit for a relaxing, fun day. We were so pleased to have them and a BIG THANKS to Cameron Hunter and Corral 20 for sponsoring the day.

Ya know when you stand next to someone who's tall and all of a sudden you feel short? Meet sweet Sam 😍, 19h Percheron who makes our handsome draft cross, Hudson, the big guy at the barn, seem small (see previous post) 🤣

Ya know when you stand next to someone who's tall and all of a sudden you feel short? Meet sweet Sam 😍, 19h Percheron who makes our handsome draft cross, Hudson, the big guy at the barn, seem small (see previous post) 🤣

#horsebuddies 💚 Hudson and Apache 💚
#horsetherapy

#horsebuddies 💚 Hudson and Apache 💚
#horsetherapy

Mid-morning chat Remi and Darby #barnbuddies

Mid-morning chat Remi and Darby #barnbuddies

Helen and Christopher Pine ❤️

Our horses share the love and are the love

Helen and Christopher Pine ❤️

Our horses share the love and are the love

We're a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment to come heal, recover and grow
#adaptiveriding
#equinetherapeuticactivities

We're a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment to come heal, recover and grow
#adaptiveriding
#equinetherapeuticactivities

@specialspiritinc #trail-riding #horse #horseriding #horses #horselove #tgif 🤠#specialspiritinc

@specialspiritinc #trail-riding #horse #horseriding #horses #horselove #tgif 🤠#specialspiritinc

Turnout buddies

Turnout buddies

Take the time to listen, horses have a lot to say.

They offer immediate and honest feedback making them wonderful partners when practicing presence, patience and adaptability.

Learn more about our healing programs on our website.

#equineassistedlearning #equineassistedrecovery

Take the time to listen, horses have a lot to say.

They offer immediate and honest feedback making them wonderful partners when practicing presence, patience and adaptability.

Learn more about our healing programs on our website.

#equineassistedlearning #equineassistedrecovery

Alta and Dena come to us from the #villageplaygarden and we're so happy to welcome them to their new home.

These two lucky chickens survived, but the Village Playgarden classrooms were destroyed. Just like the fortunate chickens, Village Playgarden have found a new school home.

Search: Help Village Playgarden Rise from the Ashes on GoFundMe to help.

Alta and Dena come to us from the #villageplaygarden and we're so happy to welcome them to their new home.

These two lucky chickens survived, but the Village Playgarden classrooms were destroyed. Just like the fortunate chickens, Village Playgarden have found a new school home.

Search: Help Village Playgarden Rise from the Ashes on GoFundMe to help.

Nothing like a good roll 🐴

Upward-horse pose 😁

#equineassistedservices

Nothing like a good roll 🐴

Upward-horse pose 😁

#equineassistedservices

Can't have a bad day after seeing their faces
#teamspecialspirit

#animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedactivities

Can't have a bad day after seeing their faces
#teamspecialspirit

#animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedactivities

Happy Hanukkah - thank you to all who support Special SpirIt

Happy Hanukkah - thank you to all who support Special SpirIt

Merry Christmas to all and thanks for your continuing support of Special Spirit.

Merry Christmas to all and thanks for your continuing support of Special Spirit.

#specialspiritinc #horselove

#specialspiritinc #horselove

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM #specialspiritinc 🦃🐴🤠

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM #specialspiritinc 🦃🐴🤠

@specialspiritinc #uscequestrian #gotrojans

@specialspiritinc #uscequestrian #gotrojans

@specialspiritinc #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horseriding #horselove #horsemanship #horselife #horsesheal #horserider #horsegirl #azteca

@specialspiritinc #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horseriding #horselove #horsemanship #horselife #horsesheal #horserider #horsegirl #azteca

@specialspiritinc #horse #horses #horserider #horseriding #trail #trailriding #hansendam 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

@specialspiritinc #horse #horses #horserider #horseriding #trail #trailriding #hansendam 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

@specialspiritinc #ranch #rooster #ranchlife #roosters #roostersofinstagram #motleycrue #tommylee #specialspiritinc #ranching #chicken 🐓🐓🐓🐓

@specialspiritinc #ranch #rooster #ranchlife #roosters #roostersofinstagram #motleycrue #tommylee #specialspiritinc #ranching #chicken 🐓🐓🐓🐓

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HELP ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR RIDERS

Your donation will help us continue our mission to enrich the lives of our riders through our various programs. Thank you for your support and all you do for Special Spirit!

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