Sensory Engagement Class - Carefield Living
2026-05-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carefield Living, Pleasanton, Pleasanton, CA
Our Sensory Engagement Class is designed to introduce community groups, senior living communities, and other organizations focused on those affected by dementia to the therapeutic benefits of sensory engagement! A trained Connected Horse facilitator will guide your group through interactive activities to stimulate the senses.

Community Residents Only

If your community group or senior living community is interested in scheduling a Sensory Engagement Class, please contact us at info@connectedhorse.org

Workshop: Minden, May Session 1
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:30 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on three Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30am on May 2, 9, 16, 2026

To register or for more information, please email Catherine O’Brien, Program Director at catskidsandhorses@gmail.comor call (775) 267-1775.

Workshop: Pleasanton
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-31 13:00 - 15:30 | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, with no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm.
May 17, 24, 31, 2026
To register or for more information, please email Judy Vared at judy@connectedhorse.org or call (925) 708-0067.

Workshop: Calistoga
2026-05-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Sunrise Horse Rescue, 1400 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, California, 94515, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am-12:00pm.
Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 2026.
To register or for more information, please email Melissa Gerard at melissa.gerard@providence.org or call (707) 815-6258.

Workshop: Minden, May Session 2
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:30 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on three Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30am on May 23, 30, June 6, 2026

To register or for more information, please email Catherine O’Brien, Program Director at catskidsandhorses@gmail.comor call (775) 267-1775.

Memory Cafe: Minden
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
While for many, a dementia diagnosis or signs of memory loss may generate a period of fear, frustration, stress, hardships, and many unknowns, our goal is to also add hope, strength, resilience, a sense of community, respect, and happiness to the list. Though we can not predict what the future may hold, we can, at least, be reminded that it is possible to live a well-balanced and happy life, even after a dementia diagnosis.
Every Memory Café will offer a chance to interact with our equine pals! This is what makes Kids & Horses so unique. The human/horse connection is a powerful way to help reduce stress, regulate emotions, build social connections, provide simple physical exercise, and provide cognitive stimulation. Join us to:

Engage with community guests and resources
Socialize with others
Enjoy games and activities
Connect with horses
Have fun

This is a free program, but space is limited to 20 guests.
To register or for more information, please email Catherine O’Brien, Program Director at catskidsandhorses@gmail.comor call (775) 267-1775.

Health & Wellness Expo
2026-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
Connected Horse is pleased to be joining CitiServe of the Tri-Valley for their Health and Wellness Expo on Wednesday, June 3, from 10:00am-1:00pm. Come out, say hello, and learn more about the great programs Connected Horse has to offer area seniors!
CityServe of the Tri-Valley
5353 Sunol Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA

Bellara Senior Living Presentation
2026-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Bellara Senior Living, Hayward, CA, United States
Connected Horse’s Valerie Navarez and Judy Vared are pleased to be joining Bellara Senior Living to speak at their monthly support group for caregivers.

Center for Elder Independence: A Day at the Barn
2026-06-09 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
Connected Horse will be sharing a day at the barn with the Center for Elder Independence.

Workshop: Martinsburg, WV
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Horses With Hearts, 1952 Files Cross Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Join us at our first East Coast location! Three sessions meet on three Saturday mornings from 9:00-12:00pm on June 13, 20, and 27, 2026

To register or for more information, please email us at or call Melissa at (304)283-6639.

Workshop: Pleasanton
2026-07-12 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, with no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm.
July 12, 19, 26, 2026
To register or for more information, please email Judy Vared at judy@connectedhorse.org or call (925) 708-0067.

Workshop: Martinsburg, WV
2026-09-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Horses With Hearts, 1952 Files Cross Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Saturday mornings from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Dates: September 12, 19, 26, 2026. Must be able to attend all three sessions. If any sessions need to be cancelled due to rain, a make-up session would be held on October 3.
To register or for more information, please email Melissa at hwhconnectedhorse@yahoo.com or call (304) 283-6639.

Workshop: Calistoga
2026-09-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Sunrise Horse Rescue, 1400 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, California, 94515, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am-11:30am.
Dates: September 22, 29, and October 6, 2026. Must be able to attend all three sessions.
To register or for more information, please email Melissa Gerard at melissa.gerard@providence.org or call (707) 815-6258.

Lassos with Love
2026-09-27 13:30 - 17:00 | CA
You’re Invited!

Connected Horse is excited to announce its fourth annual fundraising event, Lassos with Love—an inspiring, fun-filled afternoon supporting the Connected Horse mission of providing no-cost equine-guided workshops and programs for people living with dementia and their families.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1:30-5:00pm
Five Star Equestrian
Pleasanton, CA
Join us for this amazing opportunity to dust off your boots, meet our horses, enjoy delicious food, and bid on some fabulous gifts and adventures—all while supporting an important cause.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Guests will enjoy meditation among the horses, a relaxed al fresco afternoon reception, and the opportunity to take part in both silent and live auctions featuring a selection of exclusive items and experiences designed to delight and inspire.
A true highlight of the afternoon will be a one-of-a-kind live art performance by renowned speed painter Amy Burkman, whose captivating talent and dynamic style are sure to captivate the audience and leave a lasting impression long after the event.
Tickets sales directly support our mission of providing no-cost workshops and programming for those impacted by dementia.
Learn more and purchase your tickets today!
