Our Founder
Kim
Founder/President
Hi there! I'm Kim, the founder of XO Ranch.
I believe that working with horses is a lifelong journey where there's always something new to learn and discover, both with the horse and within ourselves. Eight years ago, I lost my mom, who used to work with adults with disabilities and loved barrel racing. To honor her memory and to support my son with autism, I started XO Ranch in 2021. We invite children, including those with special needs, to come to the ranch and care for animals while learning horsemanship skills.
My love for horses began when I was six years old. My mom would take me to ride horses on trails and beaches in Mexico. When my son was diagnosed with autism, I discovered just how therapeutic horses can be and it sparked a desire within me to help others through equine therapy. That's why I started training to become an equine therapist with PATH International. We also have mini horses and mini donkey who are certified therapy animals or in training. They are specially trained to visit schools and memory care facilities, and can even be decorated like unicorns!
At XO Ranch, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can benefit from the emotional healing and personal growth that horses can help provide.