Mending Fences at JM Ranch
Our Programs...
Youth Development
*Provide a natural working environment – with gentle natured horses – for youth to gain:
confidence, improve their mood, and reduce self-doubt, anxiety, and sadness.
*Learn how to manage human feelings and emotions, employ self-control, and utilize coping strategies to pass that calmness to the horses.
*Identify and follow clear rules and goals
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Prop 64 Education
*One hour of every session focuses on AOD *Prevention/Intervention/Education
*Peer support for working on/toward sobriety
*Distribute outreach materials and create dialog with community members
JJ's Crew
*One hour sessions for individuals with intellectual disabilities who receive services from CVRC
*Assisted horseback riding lessons
*Adaptive ranch chores
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Youth Outreach and Enrichment
*Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
*Gain a better understanding on how to make constructive changes
*Form meaningful relationships with others
*Develop a deeper understanding of social justice
*Gain a sense of individual effectiveness
*Recognize the need for involvement
Team Building Staff Development
*All Day or 4 hour session (lunch options)
*Learn to ride
*Develop communication & leadership on horseback
*Focus on social & nonverbal cues
*Facilitate positive reinforcement
*Various activities:
-Team Sorting
-Obstacle Course
-Tractor Blindfold
-Horse lunging
*Call for more information
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Junior Foreman
*Mentorship training
*Develop communication skills
*Create a post high school graduation plan
*Help facilitate Ranch programs through volunteerism
Field Trips
*Half or Day Trips (lunch options)
*Look at a day at the Ranch
*Horseback rides
*Ranch activities
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