Yesterday was the biggest media opportunity of my 25+ year career in the horse industry. Two kind souls flew up from Los Angeles to film and to understand Square Peg Ranch through the lens of the America’s Best Racing doing a promotion with Autism Speaks. Today is world Autism Awareness day and I woke early …
Fravel – Our newest addition The horse is the main tool we use to connect Square Peg students to a world they are often shut out from. Autism literally means “Locked within the self.” Horses, environment, movement and humor are the keys we use to help connect autism and other special needs families so they …
Mateo(Clever Royal) Mateo now goes by the name Clever at his new home at the Spring Down Equestrian Center. He is learning to jump, picking up flying changes, and participating in schooling shows. We think he probably has people pretty enamored by his lovely gaits and sweet demeanor. Click here for Clever Royal’s …
Join our revolution of kindness. Giant Steps Foundation has issued a $15,000 challenge grant through the end of September, 2014. Every dollar you contribute will be matched by our friends at Giant Steps up to $15,000. Please donate today. One subject comes up time and again when professionals reach out to help us solve fundraising …
For the third year in a row, Square Peg teamed up with the Half Moon Bay Surf Club to bring Bay Area autism families to the beach for a two days of surfing, fun and respite – free of charge. This isn’t about curing or treating autism. It’s about love and laughter and friendship and …
Continue reading “This isn’t about Curing or Treating – it’s about Sitting on top of the World!”
I was all of 22 years old when I hit a low point. One minute I’m living my dream of working on a thoroughbred farm, the next minute I’m being chased across a parking lot by a 6’4” drunk ranch foreman hell bent on hurting someone. The ranch was bankrupt and all of our paychecks had …
Continue reading “The Masters warn us not to romanticize the horse. Sometimes, this is impossible. “
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL APRIL 2, 2014 – SAVE $200 WHEN YOU BUY A TABLE NOW!! What: Square Peg Foundation’s Fashion, Fun and Food Extravaganza! A celebration of spring and of equestrian athleticism. Watch the opening matches of the Menlo Polo Club’s 2014 season, browse the auction, wager in the fundraising Calcutta and watch the televised Kentucky Derby with …
My name is Davis Finch and I have been involved with Square Peg since October 2011. I am 24-years-old and am on the higher end of the autism spectrum. I started out just taking riding lessons, but in the past six months have become a lot more involved in the organization. This is my first blog post …
Continue reading “Trouble In Academia a post from Davis Finch”
December snuck up on us with beautiful weather and short days. It’s been an amazing year. In March, we moved to our dream location. Tucked into a coastal canyon with ocean views, forests, a private pond, and beautiful facilities it’s perfect for the families we serve and for our animals. In May, we built an …
We speak about tribe a lot. As homo sapiens, we live best in community groups of 12 to 30 people. When a new family arrives at the ranch, we usually see a family isolated, lonely, and frustrated. Barraged with advice and declarations of how to “fix” their special needs child, they get advice from everywhere. …
