Mission
Circle T Ranch provides Equine Assisted Learning Activities (EAL) to promote healing and rehabilitation from stress caused by trauma, disabilities, or just the every day grind of life.
The peaceful, beautiful setting sets the stage, and couples perfectly with the tranquil aura of the horses and the ranch.
Our horses are well trained to be calm, safe and soothing for participants. The specially designed activities coupled with the compassionate staff interaction commonly enables a feeling of joy and peace that helps participants optimize their lives.
The entire experience is magical, and shows we really care about you!
Meet Denise Taylor
Owner/Operator of Circle T Ranch
Denise has always had a passion for horses and has owned and operated Circle T Ranch for 38 years. From 1987 to 2019 it was the premier boarding and lessons facility in Kings County.
In 2019 Denise became certified as an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Psychotherapy Facilitator and focused exclusively on providing healing equine sessions for trauma survivors, people dealing with psychological conditions, and people with developmental disabilities.
In September 2025 Denise moved to Lincoln, California, and is in final preparations for offering EAL to participants from Placer and surrounding counties.
EAL has proven to be a wonderfully successful method of helping people find peace and identify healthy coping mechanisms as they learn to conquer their obstacles and significant challenges.
Denise’s depth of equestrian knowledge, coupled with her compassion and drive to make a positive difference for those in her community have enabled Circle T Ranch to become a successful EAL provider. She and her staff have guided over 15,000 participants to better lives, with EAL the catalyst for positive results.
