Equestrian Events
A Horse Ranch Offering Education, Outdoor Recreation, and Mental Health Counseling in Cottonwood, CA.
Enjoy Equestrian Events
DLB Horse Ranch is a non-profit equestrian ranch located in Cottonwood, CA. We offer a variety of equestrian events and activities that are designed to help participants improve their mental health and overall well-being.
Our equestrian events include horseback riding, trail riding, equine-assisted mental health services, and more. We also offer a variety of other educational and therapeutic services that can help adults and children struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other mental health issues.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our equestrian events and other services, please contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in DLB Ranch!
The Mission at DLB Ranch
DLB Ranch is dedicated to creating social and economic development within harmonious communities by utilizing the power of horses. Through Equine Assisted Mental Health Services & Education, and other modalities, individuals and groups can improve and enrich their spiritual, emotional, and physical health. To find out more about the amazing therapeutic benefits of horses, get in touch with us today.
Learn More About What We Do
Our Equine Assisted Mental Health Services offer many benefits to individuals, groups, and families that specifically address mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. One of our sessions is designed to address mental health and human development issues quickly, directly, and effectively.
We at DLB Ranch incorporate Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), using horses as tools to gain understanding and personal insights into human nature. This includes having fun with horses under the guidance of a Certified Equine Specialist. These fun activities are effective for establishing boundaries and improving problem-solving skills. EAL sessions encourage critical thinking about life in different ways to help expand our knowledge of what is possible. EAL can be scheduled for an individual or a group.
DLB Ranch, Inc has Certified Equine Specialists that have been trained and certified through Greg Kersten – OK Corral Series program.
Training is ongoing continuously. Night Star Ranch, which is the facility that is used - hosts clinics for training Greg on an annual basis. Night Star Ranch also has a covered arena which allows for year-round training. For more information or to schedule a session, please call (530) 347-9902.
EIN #81-2931128
Services for Mental Health Assistance
Education
Equine Assisted Learning consists of activities done with horses that are geared toward experiential learning & can help individuals achieve goals.
Outdoor Recreation
Riding and caring for horses are acts that enable individuals to engage in physical activity, which in itself, helps improve overall well-being.
Counseling & Mental Health
Equine Assisted Mental Health Services have been proven to help individuals work through issues, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and more.
Activities for Small Groups
Equine Assisted Learning activities are typically offered to groups. These activities can be used to reengage students in academic learning.
Riding Lessons & Horsemanship
Riding programs have a variety of beneficial applications, particularly for those in need of physical or occupational therapy.
... and Much More!
Our programs strive to help individuals meet specific goals and receive therapeutic benefits from spending time interacting with our horses.
Our Horses. Our Heroes.
Horses do the work of teaching and healing through a variety of equine-assisted applications which include education (both classroom and experiential), at-risk youth programs, alcohol & drug recovery programs, holistic health programs, mental health counseling, coaching, and workplace training.
Individuals with a variety of training and experience enter the field of teaching and healing with horses including mental health counselors, educators, holistic health practitioners, coaches, organizational development professionals, workplace trainers, as well as professional horse people.
Equine Assisted Learning and
Equine-Facilitated Experiential Learning
EAL/EFEL consists of a variety of activities, done with horses, that are geared toward experiential learning. Equine-assisted learning or equine-facilitated experiential learning activities are typically offered to groups, from smaller to larger.
Learning activities can be used to reengage students in academic learning, including high-risk adolescents in alternative school programs. Typically, the clients participate in an activity with the horses on the ground, and the trained facilitator guides the learning process. Rather than focusing on personal issues, the focus is on concepts and principles, such as character development and empathy.
Making Precious Memories at DLB Ranch
Our ranch is a place of equality: every person can experience the sheer joy that comes through the triumph of the human spirit as they work alongside our beautiful horses.
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What Makes DLB Ranch a Unique Place?
Located in Cottonwood, DLB Ranch is a non-profit equine center dedicated to enriching the lives of both children and adults through interaction with our loving horses and equestrian events.
DLB Ranch allows our guests to connect with horses and with others to build relationships, grow, give and receive love, and heal. There’s no place quite like it! We also prepare our clients for and host fun equestrian events.
Our ranch is a place of equality: every person can experience the sheer joy that comes through the triumph of the human spirit as they work alongside our beautiful horses and participate in equestrian events. We cater to the mental and emotional needs of our riders, providing help for anxiety, depression, and more.
Through time with our horses and equestrian events , riders overcome barriers and obstacles that have been holding them back for years. What’s left behind is a stronger, more confident, more capable person. Seeing the transformations that take place at DLB Ranch can be overwhelming in the very best way. We invite you to be a part of this experience with us!
When you give us a call, you will be connected directly to our owner, so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry regarding our equestrian events. So don’t wait. Call now!
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Equestrian Events
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Email:
nightstarranch@gmail.com
Address:
17596 Southlake Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022