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Academy Ranches, Inc.
P.O. Box 618, Preston, Idaho 83263
208-852-3939, 800-952-2924, www.academyranches.com
Contact: Dr. Bryan Ramboz info@academyranches.com
Therapeutic Residential School, boys ages 12-17
Average length of stay: 10-12 months
EAGALA Certified
Program built around Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, daily ranch experiences, life skills training, and accredited academics.

Alpha Omega Crisis Center &
The Potter’s House Children’s Home

140 Dunty Road, Lake Placid, Florida 33852
863-699-1685, alpha1@strato.net
Contact: Sandra J. Lopes
Residential treatment, school, and outpatient for birth to 80.
Average length of stay: 18 months to 2 years
EAGALA Certified

Aspen Ranch
P.O. Box 369, Loa, Utah 84747
435-836-2080, www.aspenranch.com, www.aspenyouth.com
Admissions: 877-231-0734
Therapeutic Boarding School ages 12-18
Average length of stay: 12-18 months
EAGALA Certified
Accredited on-site school. Students involved in daily ranch chores. Has an intensive Equine Assisted Psychotherapy component.

Avalon, Center for Women
Bosques de Reforma No. 758, Col. Bosques de Las Lomas,
Mexico City, Mexico 117000, 011-5255-5245-8322
www.avalon.com.mx, edlacy@avalon.com.mx
Contact: Ed Lacy
Outpatient and residential services for women with anorexia and
bulimia.
Average length of stay: 42-90 days
EAGALA Certified

Avalon Hills Residential Eating Disorders Program
7852 W. 600 N. Petersboro, UT 84325
435-753-3686, Fax: (435)753-3760, avalondrbenita@aol.com, Contact: Lee Ann Zufelt, Connie Roberts, or Benita Quackenbush- Roberts, Ph.D.
Females only, ages 11-17.
Average length of stay: 1-6 months
EAGALA Certified
Our mission is to assist pre-teens and adolescent girls in altering the negative beliefs, emotions, behaviors, interactions, and cultural influences that have contributed to the development of disordered eating and concomitant medical concerns.

Bailie Memorial Youth Ranch
131 Memorial Lane, Mesa, Washington 99343
509-269-4211, Childcare@eltopia.com
Contact: Jim Thornton, LICSW
EAGALA Certified
Equine assisted counseling used as part of a multidisciplinary approach at a ranch based residential treatment program for boys 8-14.

Cadwalder Behavioral Clinics
14021 Crescent Dr., Tomball, TX 77375
281-351-6644, kathycadwalder@hotmail.com
All ages; specializing in behavioral therapy.
Average length of stay: 3 months
EAGALA Certified
Outpatient, day programs/camps, residential programs, and
boarding school available. 100 acre wilderness setting, new and
highly designed safe facility, live-in supervision, variety in breed
of horses and activities.

Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch
Girlstown, U.S.A.
Cal Farley’s Family Program
P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174-0001
806-372-2341, 800-687-3722, www.calfarleysboysranch.org
Separate therapeutic boarding schools for boys and girls ages infant through 16 years old.
Average length of stay: minimum 12 months
EAGALA Certified in all programs
Tim Jobe, EAGALA Board of Trustees
Since the Ranch’s founding over 50 years ago, more than 4,000 boys have played, worked and prepared for their futures.
Girlstown, U.S.A., provides care for girls with behavior, school and social problems.
Cal Farley’s Family Program provides children with a temporary home while families recover from financial difficulties, marital problems, physical ailments, and a host of other dilemmas.
Financial assistance available.

Camelot Schools Equine Program
183 Fiddlers Lane, Kingston, TN 37763
865-376-2296 or 865-387-2181, texjan@comcast.net
Contact: Jana Peters, Equine Program Coordinator
Emotionally and behaviorally disordered youth ages 6-18.
Average length of stay: 6 months.
EAGALA Certified
Offering EAP as an adjunct to traditional therapy, serving 30-40 clients. Planning a summer day comap program beginning June 2004. Member of Southeast EAGALA (SEEAGALA) group.

Canyon Acres Children’s Services
P.O. Box 68021 (#4600), Anaheim, CA 92817
714-998-3272, 714-282-5360 (horse program)
www.canyonacres.org, www.canyonacres.org
Contact: Catherine Hand
Residential treatment center and group homes for severely abused
and emotionally troubled children ages 6-12.
Average length of stay: 12-18 months
EAGALA Certified
Therapeutic Riding Program is a unique program designed to serve the needs of seriously emotionally disturbed, abused, young
children.

Center for Solutions
Partial hopistalization/day treatment program for chemical dependency
7448 68th Avenue NE, Cando, ND 58324-9485
701-968-2568, solutions@tcmedcenter.com, glendal@tcmedcenter.com, lisan@tcmedcenter.com
Contact: Lisa Neameyer, LSW, or Glenda Larson, MS, LAC
Average length of stay: 4-6 weeks
Ages 14 on up, male/female for chemically dependent/dual
diagnosed.
EAGALA Certified
We use a Solution Focused methodology to treatment with
education, occupational services, recreational activities, and equine assisted therapy. On site supervision 24/7.

Children’s Homes, Inc.
5515 Old Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450
870-239-4031, trishc@childrenshomes.org, www.childrenshomes.org
Contact: Trish Copeland, MS
Residential Foster Group Home
EAGALA Certified
A long term program working with at-risk youth between the ages of 10-18. The program combines traditional therapies with experiential learning and a spiritual framework fostering a positive change in social and coping skills.

Christian Haven, Inc.
12501 North State Rd. 49, Wheatfield, IN 46392
888-956-3125, Fax: 219-956-4128
www.christianhaven.org or equestprog@yahoo.com
Contact: Duane Vander Woude, Recreation Director
Male and Female ages 6-18. Focus on at-risk youth. Traditional family residential care; secure residential care; day treatment educational programs; community outreach services.
Average length of stay: 9-12 months
EAGALA Certified
Christian Haven is a residential treatment and educational center, which provides a continuum of therapeutic care and treatment for
troubled youth.

The Christie School
PO Box 368, Marylhurst, OR 97036
503-635-3416, www.christieschool.org
Contact: Becky Greer, MSW or Teresa Nootenboom, Equine Spec.
Boys and girls, ages 7-18, psychiatric residential treatment for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems. Strong commitment to involving families in the treatment process.
EAGALA Certified
Assessment and evaluation: 90 days; group home and residential programs: 6-9 months. JCAHO Accredited

Dusty Rose Ranch
12370 W. Ranchettes Dr., Tucson, AZ 85743, (520)820-1302
ranthony@fedex.com
Contact: Rosemarie Anthony
Ages 7 and up, male and female. All diagnosis focus. Individuals, couples, families, groups and businesses.
EAGALA Certified
Horse specialist working with licensed therapist.

El Pueblo Boys’ & Girls’ Ranch, Inc.
One El Pueblo Ranch Way, Pueblo, Colorado
81006
719-544-7496, Fax: 719-544-7705
Contact: John K. Shue
Residential Treatment Center serving both boys and girls,
ages 11-18.
Average length of stay: 12-14 months
EAGALA Certified
Animal care, showing, and agriculture program. Winner of the El Pomar Foundation’s 1995 Julie and Spencer Penrose Award for the outstanding non-profit organization in Colorado.

Equuslibre
La Babiniere, Thorigne-en-Charnie, 53270 France
info@equuslibre.com, www.equuslibre.com
Contact: Marthe Margot
Adults. Personal growth, empowerment and weight management.
Average length of stay: 4 days
EAGALA Certified
Discover your own power and potiential with EAL, NLP, hypnosis and meditation on our friesian horse studfarm. Weight management and team building courses also available.

Falcon Ridge Ranch
633 East Hwy. 9, Virgin, UT 84779
435-635-5260, www.falconridgeranch.com
Contact: Melanie Habibian, Director or Miriah Pogue, Admissions
For girls 12-17 years old.
Average length of stay: 9-12 months.
EAGALA Certified
North West Accredited School on site with UT Licensed Teachers.
Intensive Equine Assisted Psychotherapy component.

Hand Up Homes For Youth
P.O. Box 984, Marion, NC 28752
828-738-0818, HandupHomesnc@yahoo.com
Contact: Mark Lytle, Equine Specialist
Adolescent males 13-17, abuse, neglect and at-risk youth.
Average length of stay: 1-2 years
EAGALA Advanced Certified
Small group sessions combine elements of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with Cognitive Restructuring Therapy and low-ropes course initiatives.

HOPE Youth Ranch Inc.
17933 East Rd.  Hudson FL 34667
727-232-0119,  www.hopeyouthranch.org
Contact:  Jose Suarez   Executive Director
Boys and girls ages 10-16.  Teens in need of emotional therapy
We are a therapeutic care facility
Average length of stay is 6-12 months
LeAnn Koch Equine Specialist, Kathy Mohr  Mental Health
EAGALA Certified
HOPE Youth Ranch Inc. provides a faith based, stable, caring environment for teens who have been unable to thrive elsewhere.

Idaho Youth Ranch, Inc.
1275 N. 400 E., Rupert, ID 83350
208-532-4117, www.youthranch.org
Contact: Cameron McBride, Program Director
Residential treatment center for boys aged 9-18 and girls aged 11-18.
Average length of stay: 9-12 months
EAGALA Certified
Working cattle ranch. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and riding program provided by Reciprocity, LLC. Extensive 4-H program with cattle, horse, sheep, and swine projects.

In Balance Ranch Academy
6151 East Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 84712
520-722-9631, sdexter@inbalranch.com, www.InBalRanch.com
Contact: Shannon Dexter, LCSW, LISAC, Clinical Director/Equine Programs Director
Boys, ages 13-18. Substance abuse focus.
Therapeutic boarding school for teen boys with substance abuse program. Program is residential ranch setting in southeast
Arizona, has an accredited school program.
Average length of stay: 9-18 months.
EAGALA Certified
The program utilizes a 12-step program foundation, equine assisted therapy, wilderness experiential therapies, and positive peer culture to assist youth and their families in recovery from addictions.

Kidz Ark
PO Box 1725, Sterling, CO 80751
970-522-5775, 970-522-5983, www.kidzark.org, kidzark@kci.net
Contact: Jana Welsh or DeeDee Green
For girls ages 10-18. Residential Treatment Center for boys ages 10-18 located in New Raymer, CO.
Average length of stay: 7-9 months.
Providing treatment for abuse, neglect, all mental health issues.
Accredited on-grounds school.
EAGALA Certified

Kolob Canyon
1338 East 600 South, New Harmony, UT 84757
435-865-1437, kallista2@aol.com
Contact: Kristi Seymour, LPC, Manager of Equine Program
Residential treatment center for girls 11-13 years old. All diagnosis. Will not accept actively psychotic girls.
Average length of stay: 10-12 months
EAGALA Certified

Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward
801 South Washington Street, Naperville, Illinois 60540
630-305-5500, www.lindenoakshospital.org
Contact: Tom Delegatto, Director, Community Relations
630-305-5145, tdelegatto@edward.org
Average length of stay: 30 days
EAGALA Certified, II, III through affiliation with Reins of
Change, Inc.
Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward, a JCAHO accredited behavioral health care facility, cares for the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults through individualized treatment options. Residential, inpatient, partial, intensive outpatient programming, ongoing support groups, and a therapeutic day school are available.
Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward is the first hospital in Illinois to embrace Equine Assisted Psychotherapy as a regular component of clinical programming. Regular weekly groups meet at Reins of Change in Elgin, Illinois. Reins of Change staff are EAGALA Certified, II, III.

Lott's Legacy Boarding School
25 South 100 West, Escalante, UT 84726
1-800-243-4814 or 435-826-4250
, llboardingschool.color-country.net

Contact: Emilee Lott-Woolsey
Youth 12-17, male & female, academic progress, behavior modification, life skills, personal responsibility, family relationships, attitudes, teamwork, social skills, and work ethics.
Therapeutic Boarding School/Residential Treatment
9 months to 1 year
EAGALA Certified
We're dedicated to insure that our youth reach their goals, that they learn successful life skills of "loving, learning, and leadership," and most of all that they are happy about who they are!

Matthew 18:5
HC 69 Box 1405, Finley, OK 74543
(580)298-8487, christihabrock@hotmail.com
Contact: Christi or Kurt Habrock
At-risk Native American youth, boys, youth outpatient. Working horse ranch.
Average length of stay: Until youth ages out or wishes to move.
EAGALA Certified
Deep in the heart of the Choctaw Nation, on One Creek Valley.
Focus is Native American but other nationalities will be considered.

Mission Mountain School
PO Box 980, Condon, Montana 59826
406-754-2580, www.missionmountain.com
Emotional growth boarding school for girls only, ages 13-17.
Average length of stay: 24 months
EAGALA Certified
Located on a 240 acre private wildlife preserve in Northwestern Montana. Students participate in outdoor activities utilizing this beautiful setting. Has a 14,400 sq. ft. heated indoor riding arena, 20 horses, and an equine studies program with an emphasis on eventing, dressage, and show jumping. EAP is an adjunct to the emotional growth curriculum and is available to all students. See ad, back cover.

Moonridge Academy
9450 West 2400 South, Cedar City, UT 84757
435-586-4683, kallista2@aol.com
Contact: Kristi Seymour, LPC, Manager of Equine Program
Residential treatment center for girls 11-13 years old. All diagnosis. Average length of stay: 10-12 months
EAGALA Certified

Morning Star Boys Ranch
4500 South Glenrose, Spokane, WA 99203
509-448-1202, www.morningstarboysranch.org
Contact: Tana Smithson, MSW, and Megan Ferney ,Equine program supervisor 
EAGALA Certified
Residential treatment center, school, outpatient and aftercare. Males only ages 10-18. Behavioral disorders.
Year round Equine Program which all boys at the Ranch can be participants.

Mt. Carmel Youth Ranch
423 Rd. 1AF, Powell, Wyoming 82435
307-645-3130
www.mtcarmelyouthranch.com, mtcyouthranch@wyoming.com
Contact: Gerald Schneider
Group home for boys ages 12-18. Focus on alcohol/drug, ADD, defiance, and school problems.
Average length of stay: 18 months
EAGALA Certified
On-site school. Working cattle ranch on 40,000 acres. Behavior modification, EAP, experiential education, religious education, and vocational training.

New Haven
PO Box 50238, Provo, Utah 84605
801-794-1218, 801-794-1220, newhavenrtc@worldnet.att.net,
www.newhavenrtc.com,
Contact: Marsha Powell
Residential treatment center for girls ages 13-17. Issues include
depression, bi-polar, PTSD, ODD, eating disorders, borderline.
EAGALA Certified
Accredited school, licensed teachers, 28 hours therapy per week.
Ropes course, equine program. 32 students in country setting.

Paddock View Residential Center
5376 N. 300 E., Marion, IN 46952
765-662-9333, paddockview1@aol.com,
Contact: Carol Boyle or Meliss Brennan
Residential program, respite care, and summer camps for children
experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Family
involvement is a critical part of each program.
EAGALA Certified
Residential programs are scheduled to be opened summer of 2004.

Pavillon International
500 Pavillon Place, PO Box 189, Mill Spring, NC 28756
800-392-4808, www.pavillon.org
Contact: Mary Lynn Szymandera, CCAS
Residential, extended care, retreats & workshops for individuals and couples. Males and females ages 18 and older suffering from substance addictions, process addictions, codependence,
depression, unresolved grief.
Average length of stay: 4 weeks
EAGALA Certified
Offers Equine Therapy workshops to graduates and non-graduates of the residential program.

Penrith Farms
662 Scotia RoadNewport, WA 99156
509-447-0665
, www.penrithfarms.com
Average Length of Stay: 6 months
The goal of Penrith Farms is to teach young adults skills that are necessary for them to succeed in an increasingly competitive society by providing them with a strong sense of self-worth, positive work ethics, and communication skills. In addition, our goal is to assist our clients in becoming productive, self-motivated, and responsible adults. Located on 320 acres of timber and farmland, Penrith Farms is an ideal setting for young men and women, ages 18-26, to make the transition into responsible adulthood.
EAGALA Certified
EAGALA Certified II

Promises, Malibu
1626 Westwood Blvd., #101, Los Angeles, California 90024
310-441-1967, Purryluv@aol.com
Contact: Lisa Guerin, Ph.D., MCSC
Exclusive drug rehabilitation center in Los Angeles.
Average length of stay: 30 days
Equine therapy program.

Rainbow Ranch Foundation Spain
P/O Psychologenpraktijk SPEL Waterland-Amstelland, Veilinghof 6, 1442CT Pumerend, The Netherlands, 0031206439019 /
0031299435414, Mobile: 0034690288624, Fax: 0031204560813 / 0031299471091, rainbowranch7@hotmail.com, purmerend@spelwaterland-amstelland.nl
Contact: Reinard van Beek, (Spain) Horsetrainer or Geza Kovacs, Psychologist Ph.D., or Inge Umbgrove, Psychologist, Ph.D.
Adults and children with several psychological problems or physical handicaps.
EAGALA Certified

The Ranch at the Village of Childhelp West
14700 Manzanita Park Rd., PO Box 247, Beaumont, CA 92223
909-845-3155, Fax: 909-845-8412, child@discover.net
Contact: Dawn McCown, Ranch Coordinator, ext. 256 or
Lauren Nethery, Community Relations Coordinator, ext. 204
Residential treatment for 6-12 year old severely abused and neglected children.
Average length of stay: 22 months
EAGALA Certified Level II
Rating: RCL 12. Utilize natural horsemanship techniques. Thirteen horses, along with a menagerie of other species. Childhelp USA is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit organizations dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Member of the Child Welfare League of America.

The Ranches: New Mexico Girls Ranch, New Mexico Boys Ranch, Hart Youth Ranch, and Pippen Ranch
New Mexico Girls Ranch, Livestock Specialist, PMB 312, 7 Avenida Vista Grande, Santa Fe, NM 87505
800)-60-0289, www.theranches.org, karenr@theranches.org
Contact: Karen Reyer, Livestock Education Specialist/4-H Leader
Voluntary placement residential care for New Mexico residents or under guardianship in NM. Family counseling, foster care, or respite foster care.
EAGALA Certified
The program is goal-oriented with child, parents, therapist, school and administrators involved in goal setting.

Rawhide Boys Ranch
E7475 Rawhide Road, New London, Wisconsin 54961
Contact: Admissions, 920-982-6100
Residential treatment center for boys ages 13-17
Average length of stay: 12 months
EAGALA Certified

Reciprocity, LLC
1275 N. 400 E., Rupert, ID 83350
208-532-4117, www.youthranch.org
Contact: Roderick King, Equine Services Director
Reciprocity, LLC provides Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and riding program services for the Idaho Youth Ranch, a residential treatment center for troubled youth.
Average length of stay: 9-12 months
EAGALA Certified
Our focus is on providing EAP services with experienced and licensed professional. Also offer horsemanship program and 4-H horse & livestock projects.

Remuda Ranch
One East Apache St., Wickenburg, Arizona 85390
800-445-1900, 520-684-3913, Fax: 520-684-5222
remuda@goodnet.com, www.remuda-ranch.com
Contact: Drema Stroud, Director of Admissions
Residential, intensive, partial, and outpatient treatment programs for women and adolescent girls with anorexia and bulimia.
Average length of stay for residential: 40-60 days
EAGALA Certified, II, III
JCAHO accredited

Salem Children’s Home
15161 N. 400 East Road, Flanagan, Illinois 61740
815-796-4561, salem@salemhome.org, www.salemhome.org
Contact: Chris Carlton
Residential treatment home with school on grounds for boys ages
12-19. Behavior problems, substance abuse.
Average length of stay: 9-12 months
EAGALA Certified
Over 100 horses on grounds. Most of them are Arabians.
In addition to the family, individual, and group therapy, we also take
the boys camping and do endurance racing with horses.

Sierra Family Services
6692 B. Merchandise Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
530-626-2589 ext. 102, Fax: 530-626-3107
Contact: Kim Hughes, LCSW, EAP III, Program Director
Residential treatment facility for ED boys or girls ages 8-16.
Average length of stay: 18 months
Six EAGALA Certified-III Equine and Clinical specialists.
Accredited on-site school, behavioral management and modification, intensive equine assisted psychotherapy program. Boys and girls programs are separate.

Suzannah Fox, MA, CPC
sfox@coppercanyonacademy.com, 928-567-1322, or 928-567-3827
Copper Canyon Academy,Lake Montezuma, Camp Verde, AZ
Residential boarding school for teenage girls ages 13-18.
Behavioral and emotional concerns, oppositional depression, chemical abuse issues, etc. Family work is a main focus.
EAGALA Certified
We work in conjunction with Andrea Baldwin and “Connections” program in Cornville, AZ.

Tekoa, Inc.
930 Cambria Street, Christiansburg, VI 24073
540-382-6657 ext.102, tsmith@chpc2.org, www.tekoa.org
Contact: Tiffany Smith, CTRS
Residentail treatment center for 10-18 years old; male and females; emotionally disturbed, BD, OOD, ADHD and other diagnoses.
Average length of stay is 10-12 months.
EAGALA Certified

Three Springs, Paint Rock Valley
PO Box 20, Trenton, Alabama 35774
888-758-4356, www.threesprings.com
Therapeutic boarding school for boys and girls, ages 10-17.
EAGALA Certified
A beautiful facility and accredited private school. Three Springs Outdoor Therapeutic Program combines an array of services that provide opportunities for the healing and restoration of children.

Trinity Wilderness Trails, Inc.
89 RD 8 RA, Powell ,Wyoming 82435
307-645-3384 or Fax: 307-645-3385
admissions@wildernessyouthcamp.com
Contact: Angie Woodward, RN
EAGALA Certified
Therapeutic-wilderness ranch residential program. Minimum length of stay 45 day with and average length of stay at 12 months. Assisting at-risk young women ages 12-17 years old.
Girls Christian therapeutic program located on working 4000 acre cattle/horse ranch at the base of the Beartooth Mountains.

Windwood Farm Home for Children
4857 Windwood Farm Rd., Awendaw, South Carolina, 29429
843-884-5342 or Fax: 843-884-1287, www.windwoodfarm.org
Contact: Alicia Hinson, ( ext. 16) wnwdfrm@aol.com
EAGALA Certified
Residential treatment program with on-site school, for emotional and behavior problem boys ages 6-16. Average length of stay is 9- 12 months.

Wyoming Girls School Therapeutic Horsemanship
Box 868, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
307-674-7476, keblen@dfsmail.state.wy.us, keblen@vcn.com
Contact: Kerry Eblen
Residential treatment center (state facility) working with juvenile
court, adjudicated girls.
Average length of stay: 9 months
EAGALA Certified

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
1732 South 72nd St. W., Billings, Montana 59106
406-655-2100, www.ybgr.org
Contact: Intake, Rishay Volertson or Teresa Wagner
Residential treatment program serving emotionally troubled
children and adolescents (boys ages 6-18, girls ages 12-18).
Average length of stay: 7.5 months
EAGALA Certified Level II
Founded in 1957, based on Judeo-Christian principles, Yellowstone serves more than 450 youth and their families daily in 13 distinct
programs. Campus certified school, recreational/experiential
programs.