Horse of the Sun Ranch

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Healing the Spirit

Horse of the Sun Ranch is a program of the Armed Services YMCA San Diego that provides an array of equestrian and respite activities. We are principally focused on healing the spirits of military families and at-risk youth.

Nestled in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains, Horse of the Sun Ranch allows you to experience some of the most spectacular natural surroundings that Southern California has to offer.

Mind, Body & Spirit

Building a relationship with a horse is an intensely uplifting and empowering experience for children and adults, creating lasting, positive benefits:

Enhances Social Relationships
Learn to Recognize, Accept and Cope with His / Her Fear
Fosters Feeling of Independence
Enhances Comprehension and Memory Skills
Teaches Anticipatory Response

Family Ranch Day

Could your family use a getaway from the city? Sign up today. Lifelong memories for the whole family will be created through horseback rides for children, archery, leather craft, hiking, crafts and more. Registration fee includes all activities as well as a BBQ lunch. Family Ranch Day will be held on August 3, 2024.

Fall Festival

Fall Festival is the event of the season. With the help of our donors, partners, and local vendors, we are able to provide our military families with memories that will last for a lifetime. Families enjoy our petting zoo, retail vendors, line dancing, rock climbing wall, food stations, laser tag course, horseback riding, and more! Did we mention the pumpkin patch and numerous selfie stations? The Fall Festival will be held on October 26, 2024.

Programs at Horse of the Sun Ranch

Equestrian Day Camp

This program allows children to travel to Horse of the Sun Ranch and participate in a variety of activities including horseback riding, feeding, and grooming horses, archery, gardening, hiking, and more! Camp pricing is $199.

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Man riding horse while staff leads horse at the Horse of the Sun Ranch.

Horseback Riding Program

Learn all the fundamentals of horseback riding and horse care under the careful guidance of our Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) expert instructors and experienced education horses.

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Ranch Day

Bring family, friends, or staff out for a day on the ranch! Activities include horseback riding, archery, gardening, leathercraft, and more.

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Home School/Charter School Program

This program allows children to enjoy Horse of the Sun Ranch and participate in a variety of activities including horseback riding, feeding, and grooming horses, archery, gardening, hiking, and much more!

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Toddler Thursday

This program allows parents with children between the ages of 2 years old to 5 years old to enjoy Horse of the Sun Ranch and participate in singing songs, making crafts, pony rides, feeding, grooming horses and more!

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HorsePlay with Ziksana Consulting

Working with horses requires us become clear, confident, and trustworthy in our approach, making us better leaders at work and in life. Come experience this one-of-a-kind training at Horse of the Sun Ranch in Pine Valley, California!

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