Our Nonprofit Mission

To share our animals and farmstead as partners for therapeutic, educational and recreational purposes to individuals, families and small groups seeking these services in a safe, accessible and relaxed outdoor environment

Our Vision

To serve as a nonprofit model for our local community and beyond by offering services by licensed therapists, certified educators and recreational directors who work in partnership with animals and farmsteads to provide safe, accessible and purposeful outdoor programs.

Origin Statement (2017)

To immerse the Cheyne family children in the physical and mental health benefits of responsibly providing positive and healthy lives for our animals.

A preview of services we offer:

Therapy

Education

To start the registration process for classes, please complete the Interest Form

PALS: Personalized Animal Learning Session

The “formal” word for this service is known as Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) or Animal Assisted Learning (AAL). PALS at Cheyne Ranch is an opportunity to work toward a set of learning goals while in the company of our animals.

Learn more: CLICK HERE

Family & Small Group Visits

Gather your family and get out of the house and off the screens! Schedule a visit to our breezy barn and spend hands-on time loving and learning with our horses, bunnies, goats, chickens, pig, cow, barn cats, farm dogs, and usually a guest appearance by at least one of the four Cheyne teenagers. This structured, hands-on guided tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and kids usually sit on a pony* for a hand-led ride during our nature walk.

*Depending on conditions including weather, pony health, child’s weight and temperament.

Learn more: CLICK HERE

PAAAarties!! Field trips & Celebrations

We love to host birthday parties! There is so much to do! We also love hosting scout groups, day cares, senior care centers and just about any group that needs some outdoor therapy!

We love our friends with special needs! Call me and we can discuss sensory friendly options or other accommodations to help your group celebrate!

We are kinda low-key, there is only 1 party or group scheduled per day, and there is a maximum number of 15 kids.

Learn more: CLICK HERE

And there’s MORE!

Join one of our nature clubs! Children age 5 - 12 will enjoy a weekly class progressing through horse and animal knowledge!
Kids Night Out @ Cheyne Ranch! Every 4 weeks we offer a fantastic Friday night fun event!
See if we have any openings for beginner horseback riding lessons
Buy some farm fresh eggs! You can pay and schedule the pick-up online.
Read our blog and keep up on some daily antics that go on around here
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more daily photos and happenings.
Visit our other favorite nature immersive experiences local to our Oviedo / Geneva area (all while supporting local small businesses too!)