We provide therapeutic horseback riding in a safe and secure environment.
Our children achieve goals that they never before dreamed possible. We focus on enhancing their unique abilities. With a horse as their guide, there is no limit to what they can achieve.
Watch this informative video to learn more about Xenophon!
Bob MacKenzie, the Emmy Award-winning reporter for KTVU News, came to Xenophon last week to do a story on Autism featuring one of our students. It will be aired on the 10 PM News on Sunday, October 4th. Be sure to watch or set your Tivo.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart.
For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful little girl.
Shelby Tudhope passed away in a tragic accident on August 15, 2009. Shelby was a student with us for five years and rode several of our horses, but her favorite was Pooh. We will always remember her smile when she trotted and took trail rides.
God bless you Shelby.
Jean and Andy Tudhope asked that donations be made to Xenophon in lieu of flowers. Funds donated in Shelby's name will be put into a scholarship fund to help needy families with tuition for lessons.
You may also leave a comment if you wish and it will be forwarded to Shelby's parents.
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If you like to mail us a check, please make the check payable to
Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center and mail it to:
Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center
P.O. Box 16
Orinda, CA 94563
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This is the eleventh year that the Martinez Horsemen have held this fabulous event for Xenophon. Two of our students demonstrated their riding skills for all to see. It is always so much fun to show off our program and to be part of the "Battle."
Thank you Martinez Horsemen!
Melyssa and Izzy talking things over and Izzy and Matthew waiting to ride
Izzy and Matthew ready to ride
Thank you to Eric and Julie Thomas for their fabulous evening. Sixty enthusiastic horse lovers came to Thomas Ranch to learn about reining and other horse-helping topics.
Eric demonstrated how to work in partnership with the horse focusing on the value of allowing the horse enough time to process our requests.
It was a wonderfully informative event.
Eric demonstrating cutting with the cow, Matilda.
Julie and Eric and friends
Two of our students, Grant and Rebecca, enjoyed waving to the crowd gathered for the festivities. Instructor, Heidi Koch, rode Annie, who was happy and calm.
Our Students giving a demonstration of their riding skills
Thank you to all the hot people who ignored the elements to come to our Open House. It was wonderful to see so many brave souls. It was the hottest day on record so far. Our talented students demonstrated their riding skills on our fabulous horses. The hot dogs were delicious and the lemonade hit the spot.
A good time was had by all!
Xenophon volunteers worked hard to clean, dust, weed, paint and generally get dirty to get the barn and environs clean.
Our board president, Chris Legallet, thanked the volunteers for all their work and encouraged them to find new ways of fund raising in this challenging year.
The next day we had 55 new volunteers at our training.
It's a great start to a new year.
Thank you to Rupert Isaacson, Orinda Books and to all those that attended the event on May 19th.
Over 100 people came to hear his fantastic story and to support Xenophon.
We greatly appreciate your loyalty.
