Our Mission
COVID-19 UPDATE
As the world faces the challenge of containing COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our programs & services until the end of the month. We are taking action to protect the health and safety of our clients and staff and join the effort to flatten the curve of coronavirus cases.
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
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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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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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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