Alma Vida Horse Ranch

01/03/2025

EDIT: We opened up a FRIDAY morning class because Monday and Tuesday is FULL!
Pony Pals is back by popular demand! There’s still 3 spots open! 🥰✨🐴 We are starting next week.

This class is perfect for your toddler who loves horses & chickens and wants to be hands-on with them.

All the info to sign up is here:

Do you have a toddler who LOVES farm animals? Then sign them up for pony pals! They’ll learn responsibility and get their hands dirty with farm chores! Here’s the details: 📍20302 E Ryan Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142. ☀️ EVERY Monday or Tuesday in January! 🐴 Only $25/class ($100 total) 🐥...

01/01/2025

Every year I choose a word to focus on. For 2025, the word is “steadfast”.

💠 Steadfast:
adjective
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

We can learn a lot through the Lord’s steadfast love for us 🩵 We can also apply that steadfast love to the people and horses in our life. 🩵

Happy 2025! Choose 1 word you want to focus on this year and share it in the comments ⬇️

12/28/2024

I heard this at a recent training: “Horses and neurodivergent people both have a much shorter path to fight 💪or flight 🏃‍♀️”.

Horses “spook” at unknown or unfamiliar stimuli and neurodivergent individuals react strongly to change of routine or unpleasant sensory input, for example.

It’s fascinating how horses are so similar to people, and how we can constantly learn from each other.

Do you agree that horses and neurodivergent people share the commonality of having a shorter path to fight or flight? Share your thoughts ⬇️

11/19/2024

🐴Horses are an incredibly unique and engaging way to bring your team closer together!

👩‍🌾Our farm offers an unforgettable teambuilding experience that will foster creativity, collaboration, and camaraderie.

✨Imagine your team engaging in equine guided activities that promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, all while surrounded by the serene beauty of our 6-acre private horse farm. From leading horses through obstacle courses to learning about equine behavior, these experiences will inspire new perspectives and spark innovative ideas!

Contact Kaity today to book your team's transformative teambuilding experience! -Either PM us or call (602)-399-0215

Photo credit to the amazing Ali Briggs

10/21/2024

Our friend Nikki McLennan Photography is offering Christmas photo shoots here on the farm! 🎄🩷 DM Nikki to secure your spot.

10/21/2024

Do you have a toddler who LOVES farm animals? Then sign them up for pony pals! They’ll learn responsibility and get their hands dirty with farm chores! Here’s the details:
📍Queen Creek, AZ
☀️ Staring NOVEMBER - every Monday from 9-10am
🐴 Only $25/class
🐥 Feed horses & chickens
🌻Tend to the garden
💙 Brush the horses
*At least one parent or guardian must stay present for the whole class*
ESA approved vendor. Limited spots available. PM me to sign up.

10/14/2024

Welcome to everyone who’s new here, and hi to those who have been here a while.

✨ We are a private 5-acre horse ranch conveniently located near the heart of Queen Creek! Our crossroads are Ellesworth and Germann.

Below we will answer your questions about what EAL is, who it’s for, and how to get started:

📌Equine Assisted Learning is a unique experience with horses that focuses on goal-setting, such as: building confidence, staying focused, following patterns, and so much more! Send us a message now to get started.

✨Who is Equine Assisted Learning for? We accept all ages & abilities at Alma Vida Horse Ranch. We typically focus on ages 5-18, and we have experience working with children on the spectrum, or kids who need extra support through difficult times in their life.

📌How long are sessions? We offer 30 or 60 minute sessions. Groups or one-on-one. Please message us for pricing. We are an approved vendor for ESA and we will help guide you through the reimbursement process. Ask about our 90 day confidence building program!

✨What else do I need to know before signing up? Our goal at Alma Vida Horse Ranch is to help you & your family feel comfortable, safe, and confident around horses. When you reach out to sign up for a session, Kaity will give you all of the information you need, including: address, paperwork, what to expect, and she’ll answer any other questions that come to mind.

⏳ Spots fill up quickly, especially when it starts to cool down! Reach out now to secure your spot. Message us directly on facebook, or text/call Kaity: 602-399-0215

09/07/2024

Let’s give a warm welcome to Diamond (aka Cal)!💎 The newest member of our herd at Alma Vida Horse Ranch. He’s a 16.2hh, 8yo OTTB and a certified good boy 🩷

06/26/2024

PSA: Changes coming in July ✨

Kaity here 🙋‍♀️ July is going to be a “makeup” month, so if you prepaid for a session that hasn’t been used, now is your chance! I will be gone for the first two weeks of July, and then I will only have availability early Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

PM me to schedule or to ask any questions. All other sessions outside of makeup sessions will be paused until August.

Thanks for understanding, and stay cool out there!

06/20/2024

Here’s an interesting topic that’s been brought up recently: what type of horse makes a great therapy horse (specifically for non mounted type work)?

I personally value a sensitive or emotionally intelligent horse over any physical quality they may have.

Scroll through the slides to read more about examples of what I mean by this...

What do you look for in a horse? ⬇️

06/03/2024

Everyone starts somewhere with horses. Maybe you:
✅ Bought your first horse at age 40+
✅ Started riding at age 5
✅ Worked your way into the horse world because you weren’t ‘born into it’
Wherever your story starts, I want to hear it! Here’s your chance to share in the comments where you started, and where you’re at now ⬇️

05/29/2024

To the 90% of my followers who never interact, I ask, who are you? Where do you live? What do you do? Do you have pets?😂 ❤️

05/03/2024

We have a couple of spots available for summer lesson spots! Learn how to connect with horses in a mindful, pressure free way ✅

PM us today to sign yourself or your kiddo up for horse sessions.

04/11/2024

🌼 Summer farm camp registration is OPEN 🥳

Here’s what you should know:
✅ June 1, July 6, and August 3 (first Saturday of summer months)
⏰ 8am-11am
☀️ $125 per day- ESA approved

We will have water games, snacks, water, arts & crafts, and a lot of FUN!

This is a youth camp (ages 7+ welcome) and we welcome all abilities! Our camp instructors are fun, safe, and patient.

Camp will be spent riding horses, playing with the chickens, and working together as a team through fun games.

It’s going to be HOT 🥵 so please make sure your kid comes prepared with a hat & sunscreen, and hydrate before coming to camp!

We will have water and snacks available.

To register your kid today, call or text Kaity: 602-399-0215

✅ Payment due in full at time of registration to hold your spot, refunds only on a case by case basis.

04/05/2024

☀️ Our Summer Schedule 🤗

✅ Starting May 6th, we will have availability Monday-Saturday starting at 7am-11am. Our current students get first dibs on the early morning times.

✅ How long will we operate for? This is a common question we’ve been getting. We are playing it by ear; as long as you & your kids are comfortable and bring water, we will be able to do sessions throughout the summer months.

✅ What are equine sessions? Equine assisted learning is a unique way to spend time with horses. We focus on relationship building first before riding. Riding is an option when you feel confident and ready for that next step.

✅ We are an approved ESA vendor!

✅ These time slots will fill up fast, so message us today to secure your spot!