Majestic Hills Ranch (MHR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that provides reputable, safe, and enjoyable therapeutic horseback riding to children & young adults with special needs as well as military veterans in rehabilitation. Many individuals are either born with a disability, or through disease, injury, neglect, trauma, or abuse, they endure many different trials. Whether physical, mental, or emotional, the disability or chronic illness becomes the first of many challenges these individuals will face. The simple chores of everyday living that healthy people take for granted create anxiety, fear, and sometimes a sense of failure for people facing mental or physical challenges, and this prevents them from participating fully in life.
The ranch has a fenced-in, outdoor riding arena with a wheelchair ramp and seating for parents and siblings, all adjacent to the parking lot. There is also a picnic area, beautiful gardens, and a small petting zoo. In 2010, a second outdoor arena was added for an advanced riding program for children and young adults to learn independent riding skills. The addition of the second arena also made it possible for us to expand our program and add "Heroes on Horseback," or equine assisted activities to Military Veterans in rehabilitation.
Majestic Hills Ranch works to involve the entire family in the rider’s time at the ranch and to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. In the words of one parent, “It doesn’t seem like therapy; it’s just plain fun.” For the participant’s and their family members, it is a place to talk with others in similar situations, to relax, and build camaraderie. For the siblings, the petting zoo offers the chance to interact with cats, goats, and chickens.
Majestic Hills Ranch, 105 acres of beautiful rolling hills, was purchased in 1997. In 1998, a Board was formed, and Majestic Hills Ranch became a reality. In 1999, MHR gained was granted a 501(c)(3) status.
Majestic Hills is a proud member of PATH, Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International.)
The ranch has a fenced-in, outdoor riding arena with a wheelchair ramp and seating for parents and siblings, all adjacent to the parking lot. There is also a picnic area, beautiful gardens, and a small petting zoo. In 2010, a second outdoor arena was added for an advanced riding program for children and young adults to learn independent riding skills. The addition of the second arena also made it possible for us to expand our program and add "Heroes on Horseback," or equine assisted activities to Military Veterans in rehabilitation.
Majestic Hills Ranch works to involve the entire family in the rider’s time at the ranch and to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. In the words of one parent, “It doesn’t seem like therapy; it’s just plain fun.” For the participant’s and their family members, it is a place to talk with others in similar situations, to relax, and build camaraderie. For the siblings, the petting zoo offers the chance to interact with cats, goats, and chickens.
Majestic Hills Ranch, 105 acres of beautiful rolling hills, was purchased in 1997. In 1998, a Board was formed, and Majestic Hills Ranch became a reality. In 1999, MHR gained was granted a 501(c)(3) status.
Majestic Hills is a proud member of PATH, Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International.)
