HeadWinds Ranch

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HeadWinds Ranch We are an accredited 501c(3) organization. Horse and animal rescue and community programs outreach. Swimming and photo booths. BBQ lunch and raffles.

HeadWinds Ranch / HeadWinds Therapeytic Horsemanship was established to benefit all individuals interested in gaining knowledge within the equine field and to learn/improve riding skills. Special equine facilitated therapies and riding lessons are offered through HeadWinds for those dealing with hardship, physical and developmental disability, domestic violence and mental health issues. These program segments are under the direction of certified professionals and can be authorized by an individual’s acting physician or therapist

Our services:

-Hippotherapy sessions: Equine facilitated physical therapy
Therapeutic group horsemanship lessons for the developmental and physical impaired. Continuing and Eight week sessions available

-EFL (Equine Facilitated Learning) These sessions are under the direct supervision of a participant's personal health professional (physical therapist, teacher, psychologist, mental health advisor, ect.)

-After school, summer and Kids at risk programs:
Children’s Day Camps: summer sessions consisting of a three day enrollment. Basic ground and grooming skills; horsemanship lessons and trail rides. Pet therapy (mini horses) to local hospitals, senior care facilities and on site sessions

-Riding clinics and educational workshops/seminars:

-Day programs for seniors / EAAT (equine-assisted activities and therapies) Activities: grooming; watching and leading; Painting, crafts and journal writing.

-Family Fun Days: A day of various activities for program participants and their families. These events can double as fundraisers and volunteer appreciation. Activities may include short trail rides, mini horsemanship lessons, games and face painting.

Getting ready to load things up.Last minute hoof trims and visitors Moving week has begun
09/21/2026

Getting ready to load things up.
Last minute hoof trims and visitors
Moving week has begun

First load has made it home!The ol' Surry carriage that was a favorite with the camp kids and ranch parties. It's hood t...
09/10/2026

First load has made it home!
The ol' Surry carriage that was a favorite with the camp kids and ranch parties. It's hood tucked away so it won't blow off and Gammy"s doll along for the ride.

Slowly but surely our journey continues. All horses and mini donkeys will be picked up on Wednesday, the 23rd for a day ...
09/08/2026

Slowly but surely our journey continues.
All horses and mini donkeys will be picked up on Wednesday, the 23rd for a day long road trip to our new home in Las Vegas.
We will be taking the 3 minis, Nadie, Toby and BB ourselves the weekend before.
Thoughts and prayers for a safe trip are appreciated!
If you would like to help with travel expenses, donkey treats and encedentals, QR codes are listed in the comments
Thank-you all for being a part of our daily lives.

And it begins....In preparation for the journey Cross State requirements involve Coggins testing and health checks for a...
07/14/2026

And it begins....
In preparation for the journey
Cross State requirements involve Coggins testing and health checks for all equines.
All negitive and good to go!
Got a trim in for Cisco as well

What is a Coggins Test?
A Coggins test is a blood test designed to determine if a horse is a carrier of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a viral disease that poses serious health risks to equines. This test is crucial because EIA has no known cure or vaccine, making early detection vital for preventing outbreaks.

Christmas on July was a hit! 😄
07/12/2026

Christmas on July was a hit! 😄

Join us tomorrow , Saturday, July 11th Fun Day11am to 2pmCrafts: Christmas in July!Splashing in the PoolLunch/snacks se...
07/10/2026

Join us tomorrow , Saturday, July 11th Fun Day

11am to 2pm

Crafts: Christmas in July!

Splashing in the Pool
Lunch/snacks served

As many of you know, this sweet gal, Eva Sky has been our right hand for many years here on HeadWinds Ranch She stated ...
07/09/2026

As many of you know, this sweet gal, Eva Sky has been our right hand for many years here on HeadWinds Ranch
She stated out as a volunteer during our summer children's camps and grew into a top notch riding instructor the children have fallen in love with.
Now, even with moving on through college in the Bay area and beginning a new journey to law school, she still makes time for me, the horses and everyone here.
Eva has also taken on a job working for the Sonora Living magazine as a writer- and chose us for this month's submission article 🙃
What I want to highlight is this written note from her posted in the first couple pages of the magazine
I never knew what a beautifully, talented writer she is.
We are truly blessed

Kiki

Bath and play day with the HeadWinds workers Pink and blue were the colors of the day
06/28/2026

Bath and play day with the HeadWinds workers
Pink and blue were the colors of the day

06/11/2026

Update: Saturday canceled for June 13th

Summer scheduleSaturday Fun DaysJune 13th - canceledJune 27thJuly 11th11am to 2pm• Swim• Arts & Crafts
05/21/2026

Summer schedule
Saturday Fun Days
June 13th - canceled
June 27th
July 11th

11am to 2pm
• Swim
• Arts & Crafts

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Sonora, CA

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