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LA GRANJA DE FAVIAN
The mission of La Granja de Favian is to provide an environment dedicated to equine therapy assisted by specialists in behavior, language, occupational, psychology and physical therapy. Our goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals with special needs can experience the healing power of interaction with horses.
OUR
SERVICES
EQUINE-ASSISTED
THERAPY
Our equine-assisted therapy programs are designed to cater to the specific needs of children and adults with special needs. Horses provide a unique and effective medium for physical, emotional, and mental development.
SENSORY
INTEGRATION
Our sensory integration therapy utilizes the movement and sensations of horses to help individuals process and respond to sensory information more effectively.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
COUNSELING
Horses create a non-judgmental environment, making them perfect partners for psychological counseling sessions, fostering emotional growth and self-awareness.
PHYSICAL
REHABILITATION
The movement of horses can be therapeutic for individuals with physical disabilities, aiding in improving balance, coordination, and muscle strength.
FAMILY
SUPPORT
We offer family support sessions to provide guidance and resources for families of individuals with special needs, promoting understanding and a supportive environment.
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
Our educational programs use equine interactions to promote learning, social skills, and confidence in individuals with special needs.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
We provide volunteer opportunities for individuals who are passionate about equine therapy and making a difference in the lives of those with special needs.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
La Granja de Favian is committed to raising awareness about equine therapy and special needs, and actively participates in community outreach programs.
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IN TOUCH
Visit us at La Granja de Favian, Mendota, CA USA 93648
Email: kbeltran@lagranjadefavian.org
Tel: 559-389-1533
OUR LOCATION
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Closed
Saturday - Sunday
OPENING HOURS
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ABOUT
LA GRANJA DE FAVIAN
At La Granja de Favian, we are dedicated to creating positive and transformative experiences for individuals with special needs through equine therapy. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families. We believe in the power of equine-assisted activities to promote emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Join us in our mission to provide a supportive and enriching environment for all individuals with special needs.
Karina Beltrán was inspired to create La Granja de Favian out of her deep love for her son, Favian, who lives with a disability and found comfort, confidence, and joy when he was around horses. As a mother, Karina witnessed firsthand how horses helped her son relax, communicate, and connect in ways that traditional services could not achieve. The transformation she observed, his smiles, his calmness, his enthusiasm, sparked a powerful realization: if equine therapy could help her son, it could also help many other children and adults with disabilities in her community.
This dream was also driven by the vision and guidance of Ofelia Ochoa. Upon seeing the therapeutic potential that Favian experienced around horses, Ofelia shared with Karina the idea of transforming that personal experience into a community project. Her words, her faith in the healing power of animals, and her conviction that other families could also benefit planted in Karina the confidence and clarity to take the next step. That added inspiration became an essential pillar in the formation of La Granja de Favian. Determined to create a safe and welcoming place where families could experience the same healing and happiness, Karina set out to build a ranch that combined compassion, therapy, and the natural bond between humans and horses. That vision became La Granja de Favian, a therapeutic sanctuary named in honor of her son, built from their shared love for horses and grounded in the belief that healing can be gentle, natural, and deeply joyful.