About Us
Giant Steps offers life-changing experiences to people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.
Giant Steps offers life-changing experiences to people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.
on a working horse ranch just north of San Francisco, Giant Steps offers life-changing experiences to people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.
Each week, they come from throughout the Bay Area to interact with their 1,000 pound "therapist" in a safe and secure environment and achieve goals that they never before dreamed possible. Our focus is not on their limitations, but what they can do, and the results are extraordinary.
Our riders range in age from four to ninety-four years old and come to us with a wide range of challenges. We serve riders with over fifty distinct disabilities each year, including:
| ADD | Cerebral palsy | Multiple sclerosis |
| ADHD | Cystic fibrosis | Muscular dystrophy |
| Autism | Developmental delays | Scoliosis |
| Bipolar disorder | Down syndrome | Spinal cord injuries |
| Blindness | Encephalitis | Stroke |
| Brain injury | Epilepsy | Tourette's syndrome |
Lessons are individually designed to suit each rider's particular need, ability and stamina and are consistent with predetermined goals that are established in conjunction with parents, caregivers, physicians and other therapists. Find out more about our current programs.
Scarlet is our 8-year-old therapist who fosters confidence in her riders.
Read more about Scarlet »
Giant Steps is self-funded - we need your help! We have an active volunteer base,
and donations are always appreciated.
When are our sessions?
View our 2010
Rider Calendar »