Our Nonprofit Mission

To teach animal care and connection in a safe, inclusive, accessible community where individuals of all abilities build confidence, form meaningful connections, and develop essential life skills.

Vision Statement

To create a future where individuals of all abilities experience authentic belonging, emotional resilience, and confidence through meaningful connections with animals and community, fostering purpose and empowering lifelong success.

Welcome!

Welcome to Cheyne Ranch! We are a safe, inclusive, and accessible community where individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and neurodiversities connect with animals and the outdoors in ways that inspire growth and well-being. Whether through learning animal care, the unique experience of horseback riding, or simply spending time with our gentle animals, students grow in emotional resilience, develop essential life skills, and build lasting confidence in themselves.

As a non-profit organization, our work is guided by a set of core beliefs that shape everything we do, from our interactions with students and animals to the programs we offer. We are committed to making these powerful connections accessible to everyone through scholarships and a welcoming environment. Join us and discover the simple yet transformative magic of Cheyne Ranch.

Learn more about what drives us

Learning

To start the registration process for classes, please start here: Top 10 FAQ

PALS: People & Animal Learning Success

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.

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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, pigs, 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 60 - 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.

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PAAAarties!! Field trips & Celebrations

We love to host birthday parties! And field trips!! 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 and learn!

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And there’s MORE!

• Peruse our community resources, we are fortunate to know so many incredible, talented, dedicated people! We want to connect you to people we love, from therapists and providers to our farm mechanic, farrier and favorite Oviedo restaurants!

• 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! On select Friday nights throughout the year we PARTAY!! for 3 hours at least.

• See if we have any openings for beginner horseback riding lessons

• 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!)