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Families and referral partners can join the inquiry list to learn about occupational and physical therapy services.
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Volunteers help with horses, sessions, and events. We especially welcome people with PT, OT, or equine-management experience.
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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, gifts support horse care, supplies, and participant access.
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Improving lives through education and access to skilled therapy services
Our mission is to create a safe space for children with disabilities, as well as other patient populations, to experience the benefits of occupational therapy coupled with equine movement.
“Progress is possible. We’ve done it before.”— Tiffany Young
Whether helping children learn to walk, or regulating the nervous systems of patients with PTSD, the benefits of the interaction of equine movement with the human neuromotor systems is well documented. Horses have been helping humans improve their movement and coordination for centuries.
Located at Deer Springs Equestrian Center, 2333 North Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. Get directions
About us
How did we get started?
Our humble beginnings harken back to a fateful meeting between a disabled young girl and an elite dressage rider. Frustrated with a lack of services being provided by the state, our founder Tiffany reached out to a friend asking about horseback lessons for her daughter. Little did she know that those lessons would change both their lives forever.
After only a few short weeks, Cici, who was supposed to be wheelchair bound, did what no one thought was possible. She began to walk. Unable to unsee the miracle, our President, Kelly, began to research therapeutic riding programs and became a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor.
Together, they opened up about their mission to provide access to such an effective therapy to other children, and inspired their friends to come along for the journey. Reach out to learn more about Cici’s miracle, and how you can help us bring that miracle to other children in need.
See it in action
A moment from the arena
A short look at equine movement therapy at Center X.
The people and horses behind the work
Trust is built on real people and real horses. Meet the team that makes Center X possible.
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Our sessions are led by licensed occupational and physical therapists. Get to know who you'll work with.
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Therapy horses
Our two therapy horses are chosen for their calm temperament and steady movement. Meet them and hear their stories.
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