Oceanside Ivey Ranch Park Association

EQUINE PROGRAM Therapeutic horseback riding can enhanceStrength, coordination, self-esteem, concentration, emotional states, posture, balance, a sense of well being, personal mobility, a feeling of independence.How do these gentle, four-legged therapists helpHorses and humans walk using a similar motion and gait. Horse movements cause riders to respond using natural body movements. Exercise equipment works specific muscle groups, where horseback riding promotes integrated whole person flow of movements. Students with physical disabilities improve their muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination.Our horses are also friendly, nonjudgmental companions. Their gentle natures improve mental and emotional states. The bond that develops between a horse and rider inspires a sense of teamwork, responsibility, communication, caring, and joy.

CHILD CARE - AFTER SCHOOL ALL DAY CAREOffering after-school care, full-time summer, and school holiday care.The purpose of Ivey Ranch Day Care is to provide daycare with supervision, guidance, love, and instruction for children of working and non-working parents alike. Our primary concern is to provide a program rich in experiences which will benefit the children, parents and the community.Ivey Ranch is open to all children and is specially designed to meet the needs of the disabled, regardless of race, nationality or creed. It is the desire of the center to offer a mainstreamed program to benefit the child with special needs. We accept children with special needs ages 5 through 21 years of age.

IN-HOME RESPITE - We view respite as temporary relief for family caregivers. It is a service in which care is provided to individuals with disabilities or special needs. We see respite care as a vital part of the continuum of services for families. Respite care reduces family stress, supports family stability, prevents abuse and neglect, and minimizes the need for out-of-home placement. It provides caregivers an opportunity to take care of other kinds of business or the opportunity to relax and take a break from the high demands of full-time care giving to special needs individuals. Ivey Ranch can provide in-home respite care to those who have contractual services through the San Diego Regional Center.