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02/19/2026

Rainy days in Nicasio bring their own kind of magic. The pastures glow deep green, the air smells fresh, and the steady rhythm of rain turns the Ranch into a cozy, living landscape.

Our horses stand bundled in their shaggy winter coats, content between lessons. Riders arrive layered up and leave smiling, warmed by time in the saddle. Volunteers trade stories while brushing muddy boots and sharing laughter in the barn aisle.

Even when the skies are gray, the Ranch hums with connection. Soft breaths, hoofbeats in the arena, and the simple joy of being outside together remind us why this place matters.

Rain slows the pace, but it never stops the work or the friendships growing here. It is a week for renewal, patience, and appreciating the beauty of being present.

Here are some of our recent favorite photos of fuzzy horses for your enjoyment.

📸 Photo Credit: Hannah Waen ()

02/17/2026

🐎✨ Welcome to the Year of the Horse

Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, and this year honors the Horse, a symbol of strength, freedom, perseverance, and forward movement. Horses remind us that meaningful progress is not always fast or flashy. It is steady, grounded, and built on trust.

At Halleck Creek Ranch, we see this spirit every day. Riders build confidence step by step. Volunteers show up with heart and dedication. And our horses offer patience, presence, and partnership that carry our community forward.

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we celebrate the determination, joy, teamwork, and growth our herd inspires in all of us. We also invite you to celebrate in the wider community:

🧧 Local Lunar New Year celebrations

Marin County
• Downtown San Rafael Lunar New Year Art Walk & Scavenger Hunt (Feb 1–28)
• Lion Dance, Fairfax Library (Feb 28, 11:30 AM)
• Lion Dance, San Anselmo Town Plaza (Feb 21, 11 AM)

San Francisco
• Flower Market Fair, Chinatown Festival (Feb 14–15)
• Chinese New Year Parade (Mar 7, 5:15 PM)

Oakland
• Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (Feb 28)
• Oakland Museum of California Lunar New Year Celebration (Feb 21)

Here is to a year of strength, connection, and riding forward together. 🐴✨

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Halleck Creek Ranch ❤️

Today we’re celebrating the love that lives in this community. Thank you to our incredible volunteers, participants, families, staff, and our amazing animal partners who make this ranch such a special place. Your care, connection, and heart are what bring our mission to life every day.

We’re grateful for each and every one of you.

02/13/2026

Planning ahead is an act of care.

We’ve partnered with FreeWill so our community can create a will for free while helping ensure Halleck Creek Ranch continues serving riders of all abilities. The process takes about 30 minutes and can be a valuable planning tool for working with an attorney, or a legal document if notarized.

It’s quick, thoughtful, and impactful and your future self (and loved ones) will thank you.

Get started: https://halleckcreekranch.org/donate/legacy-giving/

02/12/2026

Last Friday, RockRose Ranch was full of love, the handmade kind.

Volunteers, participants, families, and staff gathered to craft Valentines for our horses, share a potluck feast, and cozy up for a showing of The Princess Bride. But the magic wasn’t just in the crafts or the movie. It was in the connection.

Events like this are about more than fun. They are about weaving bonds, creating belonging, and building a community where everyone feels seen, welcomed, and part of something meaningful. For many in our herd, spaces like this help ease isolation and remind us how powerful it is to come together.

Thank you to everyone who brought food, laughter, creativity, and heart. Our community is stronger because of you. 💌🐴

01/23/2026

Roses are red, 🌹
Valentines are too, 💌
We’re making them for the herd, ✂️
And we want you there too! 🐴

Join us for Halleck Creek Ranch’s Valentine’s Party at RockRose Ranch:
Food, movie, and crafts
Feb 6 | 5–7:30 PM

We’ll provide the entrée, please bring something to share and your festive spirit!
💘 RSVP Link https://forms.gle/cjqaX48hwexh3sz17

01/22/2026

Our horses are family, and caring for them through every stage of life, including the final one, is one of the most meaningful responsibilities we hold.

If you missed our recent talk with Dr. Casbeer on end-of-life care and quality of life, the full recording is now available on our YouTube page. This conversation shares how our team, alongside our veterinarians, approaches these decisions with compassion, honesty, and the wellbeing of our herd at the center.

We hope this resource supports others in the horse community facing similar moments.

What here:
https://youtu.be/BK7Jcr2x5nY?si=kYxndMs2c1p0CTUb

01/19/2026

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) from “Letter from Birmingham Jail” written in April 1963

MLK Day reminds us that progress is built through care, action, and collective commitment. We’re proud to walk alongside a community dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access for all.

01/16/2026

Wanting to escape to the countryside?

A sunny winter day in West Marin might inspire you to! We’re always looking for volunteers to support our adaptive riding programs.

You might just find yourself saying, “I get more out of my visits to Halleck Creek than I thought I would.” It’s meaningful work that fills your cup, brightens your day, and connects you with rad humans who are trying to do good.

What are you waiting for?
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/halleckcreekranch

01/15/2026

Horses meet people where they are, without judgment, without labels, and without limits. 🐎🤍

This January, we’re sharing a few horse-themed reads that reflect resilience, inclusion, and the powerful connections at the heart of our disability community.

• The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson — a family’s journey exploring healing and communication through horses
• The Eighty-Dollar Champion by Elizabeth Letts — a true story of second chances and redefining ability
• Horses Never Lie by Mark Rashid — gentle lessons on listening, patience, and meeting others where they are
• Black Beauty by Anna Sewell — a timeless story reminding us of empathy, dignity, and advocacy
• Horse Brain, Human Brain by Janet Jones, PhD — an exploration of different ways horses and humans experience the world

These stories remind us that growth doesn’t come from fitting a mold, but from being seen, supported, and understood.

What horse stories or books have inspired you or your family?
Share your favorites in the comments, we’d love to build our community reading list together. 🤍

01/13/2026

Recently, we said goodbye to our beloved Duke. 🤍
Losing him reminded us how complex and emotional quality-of-life and end-of-life decisions can be when caring for horses we love.

In that spirit, we invite our community to join Dr. Casbeer (from ) for a thoughtful vet talk on quality of life and end-of-life care for horses. Dr. Casbeer will share key considerations that help guide compassionate, informed decision-making for aging horses and our herd.

🗓 Thursday, Jan 15
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Zoom (recorded)
🔗 Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84850861773

No registration is needed; please simply join at the event time.
Open to our community and anyone who wants to better understand how to care for an aging herd with clarity, empathy, and heart.

01/08/2026

Thank You. 💗

Thanks to your generosity, Halleck Creek Ranch closed our year-end campaign with a record-breaking $164,000 raised for the Breaking Barriers Fund, exceeding our $100,000 goal and affirming the power of community in creating access, dignity, and belonging for children and adults with disabilities. Your gifts didn’t sit on the sidelines. They went immediately into action.

Because of you, we are:
🐴 Subsidizing the true cost of adaptive riding lessons so no rider is ever turned away due to financial barriers.
🐴 Supporting the instructors, equine specialists, and volunteers who move in sync each day to create safe, meaningful experiences.
🐴 Sustaining inclusive, individualized programs across both of our ranches, programs rooted in connection, trust, and community.

Every ride takes a village. And because of you, that village is strong.

Your support ensures that when a rider finds their balance, builds confidence, or experiences a long-awaited breakthrough, the door to that moment is always open, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. We are deeply grateful to be carrying this work forward with you and to be entering the year ahead with momentum, stability, and hope.

From all of us at Halleck Creek Ranch, our riders, families, staff, volunteers, and horses, thank you for being part of this remarkable community.

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1740 Old Rancheria Road
Nicasio, CA
94946

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

415-662-2488

Website

http://www.halleckcreekranch.org/

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