National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT)

National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT) NCEFT provides equine assisted programs to children & adults with disabilities Join NCEFT's mailing list:

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04/30/2026

Occupational therapy sessions at NCEFT don’t only utilize riding, we also incorporate groundwork and clinic time to reach functional goals.

As National OT month comes to a close, we hope you learned a little more about occupational therapy in the hippotherapy setting and how we build skills needed for functional goals!

Stay tuned for a deeper look into our other programs at NCEFT!

✨ OT Program Horse Spotlight - Part 2 ✨Ever wonder what makes a horse great for hippotherapy? It's all about the details...
04/26/2026

✨ OT Program Horse Spotlight - Part 2 ✨

Ever wonder what makes a horse great for hippotherapy? It's all about the details. From subtle movement patterns to personality traits and responsiveness, each horse brings something unique to a session.

Take a closer look at more of our incredible equine partners and discover how our Occupational Therapist pairs them thoughtfully to support each client's goals.

Match in Progress - Help us Unlock $30,000Thank you to everyone who has already supported our 2026 Spring Campaign - we ...
04/25/2026

Match in Progress - Help us Unlock $30,000

Thank you to everyone who has already supported our 2026 Spring Campaign - we are so grateful!

NCEFT delivers over 4,000 program sessions to over 500 clients each year. Providing services at this scale creates meaningful impact, but also brings significant demands - from financial assistance and facility upkeep of our 100-year-old barn, to daily care of our incredible therapy horses.

What your gift makes possible right now:
🐴 A veteran can receive services at no cost
🏡 Essential repairs and upkeep to our facility can be completed
🐎 Our horses can receive the care they need to stay healthy and make our work possible
🙂 A child struggling with confidence can build self-esteem through connection with our horses and mental health sessions
💸 A child from a low-income family can receive financial assistance

Visit nceft.org/2026-spring-campaign to donate today!

04/24/2026

Buildings skills. Gaining independence. One step at a time. 🐴✨🤍

04/22/2026

Mary Poppins bag full of fun OT activities!!

💡 OT Program Horse Spotlight 💡Why do therapists pick certain horses for each client? Therapists look at many different f...
04/20/2026

💡 OT Program Horse Spotlight 💡

Why do therapists pick certain horses for each client? Therapists look at many different factors, including the horse's size, movement, and temperament.

Check out a few of our star horses used in the OT program and why our Occupational Therapist chooses to use them in a session.

Follow us for more!!

Make a gift, change a life!With your support, we can continue to provide life-changing, essential services for the clien...
04/16/2026

Make a gift, change a life!

With your support, we can continue to provide life-changing, essential services for the clients who rely on us - and care for the extraordinary horses who carry them.

Your gift - whether made one-time or monthly - helps sustain every part of this work, including:

💗 Expert veterinary care and specialized nutrition for our horses
🆓 Free equine-assisted services for veterans
🏡 Preservation and upkeep of our historic 100-year-old barn

Help us reach our goal of $250,000 to advance our mission - one horse, one client, and one life at a time!

Visit nceft.org to donate today!

04/15/2026

Follow along with an OT session at NCEFT!

Here’s an example of functional goals clients work on, the skills needed to achieve these goals, and how we address both in the hippotherapy setting at NCEFT.

Follow along for more!

📣 NCEFT is hosting our first ever Community Day! 📣Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun-filled day at our center...
04/14/2026

📣 NCEFT is hosting our first ever Community Day! 📣

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun-filled day at our center!

Meet our program horses, learn about our programs and services, shop our tack sale, and enjoy great food and live music from local artists!

📅 Saturday, May 9
🕐 11 am - 2 pm
📍 NCEFT - 880 Runnymede Rd, Woodside CA 94062

This event is FREE! Please RSVP at nceft.org/2026-community-day-event

04/11/2026

April is National Occupational Therapy Month!

At NCEFT, Occupational Therapists use the dimensional, rhythmic movement of the horse to help clients build skills they need for everyday life.

Follow us to learn more about our Occupational Therapy program all month long!

It is with heavy hearts that we share that our amazing horse, Honey, passed away last week. Honey has been a very import...
04/09/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share that our amazing horse, Honey, passed away last week.

Honey has been a very important member of our herd for 15+ years, connecting with and helping clients and staff in more ways than words can express.

She was the Matriarch of our herd and she will be missed terribly. Honey was a very special horse and we feel so lucky that she shared her life with us. 🤍

We know she touched the lives of many, please feel free to share any stories or memories of Honey in the comments.

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880 Runnymede Road
Woodside, CA
94062

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16508512271

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