My son was invited at a birthday party here so we went for the fist time and he had a total…read moreblast!!! I don't know how much it is for birthday parties but it is a great cozy place to have a private event as it is smaller than other farms that offer the same service so you feel like you have more of a one on one experience. They have a yard with goats pigs and small donkeys that kid can play with and pet. They also have many horses and kids can try a ride them as part of the birthday package they offer. Clean restroom which is always a plus if you have you g kids. The stuff is super attentive and sweet. Bring sun block and a heat as it will get real hot these days!

After three years of our daughter riding at Special Spirit, it is with full confidence that our…read morefamily encourages other families to experience the joy that is this haven. Immediate comfort knowing that empathy, enjoyment and a gentle approach are at the heart of their service. Having had three different coaches, and several different volunteers helping, we consistently have rewarding experiences where we trust our young daughter in their hands. The horses are gentle and well-selected, and well-loved. They also do rescue work for donkeys - a plus for us! Their love of animals, and compassion for the larger world, shines through in their work. AND we had an amazing birthday party hosted here when our daughter turned ten. What an incredible experience for all who attended. Thank you, Special Spirit, for all you give to this world!

My kids did summer camp at shadow hills riding club…read more Everything was great and they can't wait to go back this summer to ride Boom and Tate!

If I could give 12 stars, I would. Johnny Higginson's therapy program saved my daughter's life…read moreafter her stroke. Not only was her physical dexterity, balance, and flexibility greatly improved; but her emotional confidence was as well. My daughter's faith in herself, others, and even the ability to feel safe in her own body had been severely shaken. She arrived at SHRC scared and sad. But through the love and competence of the wonderful volunteers, and most importantly, the skill, compassion, and leadership of Johnny she learned to find joy and hope. The sweet horses and this wonderful healing community has changed our lives!

A truly magical and heartwarming experience Watching my…read moredaughter connect with the animals in such a gentle and peaceful way was deeply special -- a moment I will always carry in my heart. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the animals are calm and lovingly cared for, creating an environment that feels safe, serene, and full of love. I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful place. It's more than a visit -- it's a meaningful connection.

We had The Little Zoo come out for my son's birthday party and the kids absolutely loved it. Even…read moremost of the adults were intrigued and huddled in as close as they could. They came with a wide variety of animals that were interesting to see, pet and feed in some circumstances. They kept the kids interested and attentive the entire time and the pacing of the show and the introduction and explanation of the animals was perfect. What an amazingly fun and educational experience.

Absolutely LOVE! The supplements are like miracles…read more My pup came with Cervical disc herniation and they really took care and help the staff is really incredible and loving

Yelp's reviews have mostly been helpful, until this time. My cat's blood test came back with…read moreextremely low cell count. His vet arranged for him to go to E.R. immediately. He received necessary procedures including blood transfusion to stabilize his condition. I did not want to leave him at ER for more tests and observations because I have never had any pets survived ER stays. We did receive blood transfusion and medications which seemed to be working and were told that he needed medical attention in order to survive. Since his regular vet was helpless, I decided to look into alternatives. I found this place on Yelp with raving reviews, and like most pet owners in desperate situations, I decided to give it a try. I first spoke with I believe her name was Lyric. She was very charming and well spoken, and made an appointment immediately. I also recieved a call from Yael after I emailed over my cat's medical records and was told that she thinks my cat simply had urinary track infection and she can help. During our visit, Yael and Lyric worked together and performed a basic exam, then I was told that we need a biofeedback scan which will tell us exactly what's going on. This " procedure " consist of sticking two wet pads somewhere on the underside of my cat, and the wires connected the wet pads to a laptop which supposedly would feed all the information to a program. I thought that seemed overly simple, but I was in a state of panic, I chose to believe it's some advanced science that I didn't understand. I was told that they will rush the result but it will be later that evening or next day. Then Yael proceeded to prescribe a list of remedies which is mostly supplements including a jar of homemade yogurt. The visit, including all the remedies I was told were necessary, came to just under $700. They also only accept cash or Zelle payments, no credit cards. The instruction I was given was to stop the medicationd from ER immediately and only take what was prescribed by Yael, and I did. At home, shortly after I gave my cat what Yael prescribed, he started vomiting violently and was visibly weaker. I call and told Yael what was happening and was met with loud, non-stop yelling, telling me that her remedies were right and I must follow her instructions. The biofeedback report showed pages of colorful breakdown and included readings of "pepsine secretion coefficient" and "small intestine peristalsis function" values, plus "protien metabolism value", "liver fat content value", plus kidney, lung function analysis, even blood circulation system analysis, etc. This program of theirs can read all these from two wet pad sticked to the skin of my cat? I ultimately decided to consult with a licensed vet, and luckily I found Dr. Sharp from a referral, and my cat's conditions improved without complications within days at a quarter of the cost. He is healthy and happy today. As pet parents, we are vulnerable to be taken advantage of when our pets become critically ill. I hope my experience can be helpful to anyone in similar situation and can make proper decisions for both your pets and you.

Josh has been the most helpful of the several different physical therapy services we have tried…read more Our 12-year old large golden retriever had TPLO surgery on both of his back knees several years ago. Last year he started having difficulty getting up. Josh has not only significantly helped Speedy with his mobility, but he has taught us so much about how to help Speedy ourselves. Not just home exercises but also what good progress look like in his stance and movement. Last but not least, Speedy loves his time with Josh and is so happy to see him every time.

My geriatric pup had an unfortunate event, which led him to loss of function in both of his hind…read morelegs. I initially took him to another therapist in Valley Village, but my dog was so anxious the ride there and at the clinic, there was no way I could take him back. That's when I found Josh who does in-home therapy. His pricing was around the same as the other spot, if not better! Because his session lasts 45 min to an 1 hr, I could be with my dog during the session and I don't have to drive anywhere. He also provides discounted pricing if you book 10 sessions. From the start my dog lovedddd Josh! A lot can be said, when your dog is in love with a complete stranger! Josh is very kind, gentle, communicative and does all types of therapy depending on the progress. Within those 10 sessions in a span of 3 months, along with vet prescribed medication, my dog is now able to walk around the whole block without a carrier now! Thank you so much to Josh for helping Peanut get back on his 4 little legs!

I just completed the "Connecting to Your True Creative Self" workshop at Indigo Equine this…read moreSaturday. I had no idea what to expect when I walked onto the ranch, and I ended up experiencing such an incredible day. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone, and this workshop was exactly what I needed to reground and get back in touch with myself and the world. I felt rejuvenated and refreshed afterwards, and highly recommend signing up for a workshop. We were a group of 3 women with our leader Andi, Horse Safety Manager Lisa, and photographer Jasmine. Master Chef Ed provided morning coffee (strong the way I like it!) and a delicious lunch on an open veranda. We had a full day of visualization and creative exercises lead by Andi. Not having done many workshops in the past, I felt very comfortable and supported by Andi (and everyone else), and I got a lot out of each activity. These exercises were interspersed with on the ground interactions with the Indigo Equine herd (currently numbering at 7 horses, 1 steer and growing). It was incredible meeting all of the herd and interacting with them. They are a motley crew to be sure, and have a lot share with their human interlopers! The day was very full, but we never felt rushed, and it was very relaxing. The ranch is just gorgeous and secluded, but only a 40 minute drive for me from mid-city Los Angeles. It was a great escape, and I left the workshop with useful tools to lean into for my day to day life (not to mention the beautiful journal, water bottle, hand sanitizer and mask that Andi provided at the beginning of the workshop!). All the activities were outside and felt very Covid safe. Everyone was wearing masks and respectful of social distancing (except for the horses!). I highly recommend booking a workshop at Indigo Equine if you are feeling a little ragged from the stresses of today's living. Take a day to let Andi and her team take care of you - you won't regret it!

From the owner: We partner horses with humans in on-the-ground activities in order to give people the opportunity…read moreto get more in touch with their true feelings. This is a very experiential and hands-on approach to learning, but there is a strong Spiritual component to this work, as well, and it is why I wanted to combine these two complementary practices into one, more comprehensive experience.

They were so wonderful to our dogs and so helpful to us. You can tell they love the dogs and their…read morebusiness.

Thank You Gabby and Linda. This is a friendly neighborhood business that has wonderful people…read moreworking there that help us when we bring our dog in. We will be back soon.

We rode here for a birthday in 2024. I would not say these horses are for beginners - this was not…read morea safe or enjoyable ride. The horse I rode jumped from my leg brushing his belly, so I had to float my legs off his body the entire time. I'm not sure he was well enough to ride that day if his belly was that tender. The other horses did not get along and fought while on the trail. This led to one horse spooking/attacking another and caused my friend to fall. She had difficulty walking, but was asked to get back on the horse despite laying on the floor in pain. After she couldn't get on, we thought the guide would call for help. But we found out later that the guide simply called her coworker and told them she'd be late for her next ride. Are you kidding me? Someone gets hurt and your first thought is your next paycheck? Our friend had to continue on foot since the guide told us we could not get off to help her. I don't think she would've made it all the way. We were lucky to run into fire authorities that gave her a ride. The authorities clarified they were NOT contacted by the guide and they were there for a separate event. We took our friend to the ER ourselves to get a spinal scan which thankfully turned out with bruising only. Afterwards, we were not offered a refund. We get it, horses have bad days and are unpredictable. But there is no excuse for having a guide that is so severely untrained and unempathetic. In a real emergency, you do not want to be caught in the middle of a nowhere with no signal and a "guide" that doesn't even know how to call for help or care about you. She just sounded like she wanted it over with. Really horrified and disappointed by the negligence here.

Best place, amazing staff! Beautiful horses and trail ride was perfect went for mother's day. Great…read moreexperience