Hippotherapy is a little-known activity that aims to improve gait and stability as well as…read moreconfidence and trust for children with special needs. The staff here are so dedicated and work hard to make the entire experience smooth and safe! Ingrid Mourey and her lovely team are an absolute delight! The location at Creek Road Ranch is a gorgeous, picturesque hideaway in the Poway hills. I only wish they had a bed and breakfast tucked away as well! The children are very gently introduced to the horses. No less than 4 "instructors" flank the child as they are taken into the woods for a trail ride that involves many excercises aimed at stretching and coordination. My son loves riding sweet Bluebell every week and took very little time learning to take cues from his instructor Kathy. He now feeds Bluebell and pets her with confidence and doesn't hesitate to mount her and give her commands. Lessons are affordable and reasonable at $45 for 30 minutes with 4 staff members and the horse.

I've watched POVA do amazing things for a few years now! I work as a nanny for a child on the…read morespectrum, and he's been riding hoses at POVA through many ups and downs in anxiety, behavior, and emotion. Riding consistently gives him so much that it's difficult to put into words! He looks forward to it every week, he looks so calm and confident up on Sasha (the horse he rides most often), he loves his instructors, his communication and motor skills have improved...I could go on and on! A beautiful moment came after he had been riding for about a year. At the end of his lesson, when he was giving Sasha her carrots, he tentatively scooted over to Sasha's side, started petting her gently then hugged her with his face pressed on the side of Sasha's neck. As a boy who sometimes has a difficult time expressing his emotions, this was such a miracle! Talk about happy tears! His post-riding hug is now a weekly occurrence. Infinite thank yous to POVA staff and volunteers!

I take my son here who has some things with his disabilities and his ability to overcome them. He…read morehas been making so much progress. The team here is fabulous and an answer to my prayers. Seriously. I love them for what they've been able to do for him. I love them so much. If you have given up hope, come here

As I continue finding my footing in my healing journey, I struggled to learn how to truly ground…read moremyself...until I found Wylde Reins. Hannah and her husband, Tanner, provide a beautiful and peaceful environment that immediately makes you feel safe. They go above and beyond to help you feel comfortable enough to open up about whatever you may be healing from or facing in your life...mind, body, and soul. As someone who hasn't been dealt the easiest hand in life, I was extremely nervous upon arrival and hesitant to open up after years of "run-of-the-mill" therapy experiences. Those feelings quickly faded. From Hannah and Tanner's calm voices and gentle approach, to their awareness of what my body was doing when sensitive memories surfaced, to their focused attention on making sure I felt safe sharing more. I was amazed at how relaxed my mind and body became. I haven't experienced that in years. Hannah was incredible at softly explaining what she had planned for our session and consistently made sure I was comfortable, both physically and emotionally, checking in with me throughout the time I was there. Tanner was equally kind and supportive. His calming presence, thoughtful input, and attentiveness (especially as the horses moved around me) made me feel safe and cared for at all times. After our breathwork and equine therapy session, I left feeling lighter. My heart lifted, my mind calmer, and my body finally released from years of built-up anxiety, chaos and tension. I truly feel God blessed me to have met such a wonderful family who are deeply devoted to what they do. I look forward to continuing my healing journey with them.

I was an employee at ABA Adaptive services. I had a child that parent pulled them out quickly. I…read morewas thrown in to tutoring their child without supervision. Under the guise that I was binding/ pairing. Needless to say the mother was not happy with their services and they pulled out. To no fault of my own. I only did my job. I met the kid played without supervision. After this scenario the mother quit the services and I got fired. It's ok because I would rather be associated with a place that sends trained RBT's. Beware.

I tried working there and I got told I was doing a poor job by a supervisor and I was only in…read moretraining and hadn't been for very long. I can see why they need employees. I liked everyone there but the one manager who made me feel like a loser

Tammy took her time answering all of my questions. Although my daughter has only had one session,…read moreshe walked away full of joy and a sense of confidence I handed seen her carry in months. My 13 year old is looking forward to her continued work at the ranch and I look forward to all of the growth to come.

Awesome ranch, horses are sweet and lovely. Great place to relieve stress and ground yourself.read more

My son's been taking horseback riding lessons at Horse Connection with Bianca for a few months now…read more He absolutely loves it. Bianca is patient and friendly with kids. My son is 5, and he's learning so much from her. He's also in love with all the horses at the farm.

Awesome atmosphere, beautiful view and even better purpose. I was invited to volunteer and every…read moretime my family always has fun at the events. Even more fun visiting with the friendly therapist goats and horses. Donate time and more and receive more back.

Somehow Wylde Horses has the best volunteers around! The facility runs like a well oiled machine…read more Everyone is so friendly, kind, and helpful. We've been attending Wylde Horses for coming up on one year. My 4 year old looks forward to her sessions every week. I love the options we've had for single or group lessons also. She's currently paired with a friend who suits where she is in her development, and they have become good friends. We've seen improvement in her speech, balance, and strength! As a family we are so grateful a place like this exists so near to our house.

I did the healing horse meditation this morning with my yoga group. It is set up in the foothills…read morenear Bonsall and the ranch is a beautiful, peaceful setting. The check-in was easy, and the staff were wonderful and made us all welcome and comfortable. Once we were in the meditation circle, three of the horses came and joined us. Jane stayed near me and another lady, and sent us her healing energy and love. It was a magical experience!

Our son (4 yrs old) has been receiving speech therapy services over the past 13 months from his…read morededicated therapist Ms. Anna. She has been extremely instrumental in the development of our son and his word usage. And we appreciate the time she takes to answer questions and help guide us as parents at home. We are very thankful for the team at SmallTalk - Scripps Ranch.

Dear Small talk team! Thank you so much for the 4 wonderful…read moreyears you support my son! Thank you for your great work by supporting him in his speech therapy and Occupational therapy. thank god he is doing great now! Thank you very much for all your care and dedication!