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Empowering Growth
We help young adults with disabilities to build confidence, practical work skills, and meaningful connections through equine care, arts & crafts, gardening, and vocational projects.
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Volunteer
Share your time and heart alongside our herd. Help with sessions, barn care, events, or creative projects that make our programs possible.
Cecily's Heart and Hooves grows through community. Whether you have time, skills, or resources to share, there’s a place for you here to support young adults and children with special needs, and their families, in Encinitas, California.
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Creating community
Offering a place for children, young adults and their families across the region to socialize, connect, and relax in a nature centered environment.
Our Programs
Empowering lives through the bond of humans and horses. Discover the measurable growth and heartfelt stories from our community programs.
Confidence Boost
90% of participating youth reported a significant increase in self-confidence and emotional regulation after completing our program.
Growing confidence
Providing therapeutic support and opportunities to challenge oneself through intensive 1-1 sessions at the barn.
Building
life skills
Developing skills outside of the classroom through an equine workability program for high-school and post high-school young adults with special needs. Â
Our Impact
"The horses are so big but they really like me. I feel happy when I brush them and they make me smile!"
"I love being at the barn because it is quiet and safe. My horse friends listen to all my stories and I can tell them about my day."
"Petting the horses is my favorite part! It makes my heart feel happy and I am not scared at all."
— Cecily, age 17
— Tommy, age 12
— Indy, age 5
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We measure success in smiles and giggles.