Our Founder, Judy Lazarus 1942 – 2021 It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say good bye to Judy but the family that she built at Xen will last forever. Her warm and giving personality enveloped everyone involved, and her passion was endless. Judy was a horsewoman who understood the healing power of…
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Our Alumni Make Perfect Horse Sense!
Camp Alumni, started in 2020, provides a weekly opportunity for our alumni to enjoy Xenophon while working on their horse skills, teamwork, peer interaction, ranch skills, badges, and more! Their latest badge – Horse Sense, is all about how horses communicate, their body language, and herd dynamics. Hillary & Rebecca came up with fun exercises…
Xenophon’s Silver Jubilee Gala is SOLD OUT!!!
Wow! What a tremendous response we have had! Thank you to all who have bought tickets and will be there to celebrate 25 years of Xenophon changing lives through equine-assisted therapy. We are so excited for this event. We apologize to those who were not able to purchase tickets. Please call our office, (925)377-0871 or…
Long Liners Get Double the Pleasure From Their Training
While the center may seem quite without the hustle and bustle of lessons, much happens behind the scenes during our winter break. The horses are given exercise and training, as are some of our volunteers. Xenophon continually strives to provide the highest quality programs possible, as well as the safest. As fundamental part of achieving…
Girl Scouts Lend a Helping Hand
Eight girls from Girl Scout Troop #31773 came to the Xenophon on Saturday, May 6, 2017 to do community service hours. This troop consists of girls from a number of schools, both local and in Danville. Many of these girls have been together since their elementary years at Del Rey School, so they felt a…
St. Perpetual School Students Volunteer To Spruce Up The Center
Four students from St. Perpetua School, came out to Xenophon on Saturday afternoon to volunteer their services. Working with their parents and the help of other Xenophon volunteers, the group spent several hours sprucing up our Sensory Trail. With much rain comes many weeds, yet no one seemed daunted by the task of clearing all…
Wine Thieves Hosts Xenophon
You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful evening last night, May 18th, as nearly 50 Xenophon folk gathered at the Wine Thieves in Lafayette for a wonderful wine tasting experience. The temperature was just right and there was no wind. Wine Thieves opened in 1999, and over the course of the years, Jim Meyers,…
Samuel Merritt Students Return for Educational Experience
For several years running, Xenophon has provided an educational field experience for students participating in Samuel Merritt University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This program is designed for individuals who hold a non-nursing Bachelor of Science degree. In an intensive 12 months, courses are taken in nursing theory and clinical education. Part of…
Xenophon Receives Grant From Lafayette Community Foundation
Xenophon was recently the fortunate recipient of a grant from the Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF). The Lafayette Community Foundation is comprised of a group of caring citizens dedicated to preserving and enriching the quality of life in Lafyette. Through gifts from their generous donors, the LCF provides financial support and resources to scores of non-profits…
Welcome Teddy & Dakota!
We like to introduce you to our newest herd members Teddy and Dakota. Teddy, a 20 year old Quarter Horse gelding, is as sweet as sweet can be. In his prior years Teddy was used as a trail/pleasure horse and has also been used for lessons for children and adults. Teddy will be a great…