New Day Ranch
Verona, Kentucky
New Day Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Verona, Kentucky, about 25 miles south of Cincinnati, that uses horses in guided programs. Its website lists therapeutic, educational and team-building programs. It says its certified instructors use tailored equine-based techniques with participants of all ages, abilities and objectives.
- Equine-assisted therapeutic programs (mounted and unmounted)
- Psychotherapy with licensed clinical psychologists
- Equine-assisted learning for schools and youth groups
- OVER vocational and life-skills program for teens
- Team-building and leadership programs
- On-site meeting space for workshops
- Volunteer program
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Families
- People living with trauma or grief
- People with anxiety or behavioral disorders
- School and youth groups
- Businesses and teams
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, New Day Ranch's therapeutic programs serve people living with trauma, grief, behavioral disorders or anxiety. Some exercises involve riding and others involve leading horses through challenges. Groups are the usual format, with family and individual sessions available in special cases.
The ranch says licensed clinical psychologists are available for children, adults and families who need psychotherapy, and its team page lists Dr. Jean Deters, a clinical psychologist, as leading its psychotherapy programs. Read more about equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Educational programs use riding, grooming or leading horses while playing games or solving problems, plus hands-on work around the farm, and are aimed at school and youth groups. The OVER (Occupational and Vocational Essential Readiness) program encourages career exploration and life skills for teens.
The Horses and Staff
The website lists Beth Long as founder and CEO. Its Certifications page says New Day Ranch is certified by PATH Intl. and approved by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), and that its instructors hold PATH Intl. Certified Instructor, PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and CHA instructor credentials.
Volunteering
The ranch looks for dependable, long-term volunteers to help with animal care, maintenance, landscaping and office work. Applicants print the volunteer forms from the website and email or mail them to the ranch.
Location
New Day Ranch is at 14838 Rosenstiel Road, Verona, KY 41092, about 25 miles south of Cincinnati. A 2018 NKyTribune article reported that the program, then called New Day NKY, had moved to Dream Fields, a Verona thoroughbred training facility of nearly 125 acres.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I start a program?
The website does not describe an intake process. It suggests its contact form for the quickest response, or you can call (859) 322-2884.
How much do programs cost?
Call (859) 322-2884 to ask about current rates. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Are individual sessions available?
The website says programs are ideally run for groups, with family and individual sessions available in special cases.
Location
Verona, Kentucky 41092
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.