Le Petit Ranch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-3039135) dedicated to fostering well-being, learning, and community connection through animal-assisted activities.

We look forward to discussing a personalized program for you, your family, students, staff, or residents.

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A teacher reads a storybook to a group of children sitting in a classroom with pumpkin decorations on the wall. Two dogs rest on a patterned rug in the corner.

By facilitating therapeutic engagements with our animals, we support emotional, cognitive, social, and personal growth for people of all ages and abilities. We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring that our programs serve individuals, families, and institutions, creating spaces where everyone can experience the joy of learning and personal growth.

Two people interacting with a Shetland pony in an outdoor pen with leafless trees in the background.

Animal-Assisted Activities

Our activities include, but are not limited to, certified Horse Powered Reading® and Math programs, after-school homework enrichment, and experiential French learning sessions, all designed to spark curiosity and a love of learning.

We also enhance the quality of life for seniors through animal-assisted visits to nursing homes, individual homes and senior centers, while welcoming participants to our small ranch for meaningful interactions.

    • Horse Powered Reading® & Math

    • After School & homework program

    • Experiential French learning sessions

    • Group activities & room visits at nursing homes & senior centers

    • At home visits

    • Ranch visits

    • Dog Bite prevention class

    • Animal Assisted Education for preschool to First Grade

    • Experiential French learning sessions

    • Farm visits

    • Animal Assisted Reading program for Libraries

    • Community Centers

Examples of Activites

  • Child and woman in classroom with two greyhound dogs, sitting on chairs and carpet.

    Individual sessions

  • Elderly woman petting a dog in a nursing home setting

    Fine Motor Skills activities for seniors

  • A young boy feeding a dog while sitting with elderly people in a living room. Shelves with books are visible in the background.

    Intergenerational activities

  • Child leading a pony in an outdoor paddock with an adult nearby

    Horse Powered Reading®

  • Children and teacher at a table doing craft activities with a dog in a sweater nearby.

    School & After-School Programs

About The Founder

Rooted in a commitment to community and inclusion, our founder Marjorie — certified in both Europe and the U.S. as an animal-assisted coach, therapist, and interventions specialist — aims to promote healing, personal growth, and joy for everyone through the power of animal-assisted experiences.

Woman holding a certificate next to a small horse in a stable
Child with blindfold touching a dog guided by a woman in a room with large windows.

Meet The Team

Yayi and Ronya were rescued from a shelter in Spain after years of racing and hunting. When they arrived, their eyes told a story of hardship and survival. Today, those same eyes light up when they’re surrounded by children, their tails wagging as they gently lean in for a pat. In schools, they’ve become a source of quiet strength, showing kids how trust and love can rebuild even the hardest of lives.

Mini Mac and Miso came to us as curious, wide-eyed foals, already inseparable. Mini Mac delights in the laughter of children as he trots freely, performing playful tricks, while Miso stands close, inviting soft hands to brush his mane. Their bond is unshakable, and their joy is infectious, bringing calm and smiles to everyone they meet.

All of our animals are comfortable around wheelchairs.

Two horses standing on a wooden platform in a fenced outdoor area with grooming supplies nearby.
Brindle greyhound standing on grass with blue sky background, tongue out, wearing a collar with a tag.
Greyhound dog in a field of daffodils