Our Mission
Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses
In the tradition of giving to the ones we love, February is the month for Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses.
Equestrian Therapy
At Carousel Ranch, equestrian therapy takes our students into a new, unexplored world, and provides a sense of independence and freedom that defies their disability. Exercises performed on the back of the horse challenge our riders in ways that they have seldom been challenged before.
Ready To Work!
This program prepares young adults with special needs for what's next after high school. Combining a classroom curriculum with real work experiences is what makes RTW! unique. From horse and ranch care to vehicle washing, construction, office work, retail, food service and working a cash register to working in our Carousel Farms garden, each student comes out far "readier to work".
Our Story
In July of 1997, Carousel Ranch was started by Becky Graham and Denise Redmond. The program began with one student and one horse in Becky’s neighbor’s backyard. Sometimes it is hard to believe that so much has happened over 20 years, and today the Ranch is so much more than we ever dared to dream.
CAROUSEL RANCH STORIES
Airplanes & Horses
Carri Wagner (Chase's mom)
Chase is six years old, diagnosed with autism and rides on Saturday mornings. These words from his mom say so much about some of the ways that he benefits from his time at Carousel Ranch...
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An RTW Success Story - Jimmy Boone
Dianna Boone
Jimmy recently completed the Ready to Work! program and we couldn't be more proud of him!
In the words of his mom...
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Through the eyes of a child...
Tony Faggioli
Written by a Carousel Ranch dad, about the day that Ayla warmed his heart with her incredible spirit and wisdom far beyond her years.
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