The Foundation of Southern Oregon
The Foundation of Southern Oregon (FSO) is a 501(C)(3) charitable organization dedicated to providing our region’s children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) opportunities to experience and explore the natural environment and find their passion.
Private and group equine lessons are offered at The Foundation in English, Western, and jumping. In addition to our lesson program, we will be hosting quarterly educational clinics taught by expert clinicians, vets, and farriers. All lessons are under the direction of our certified master instructor and clinician.
Not only do we offer equine activities, but also programs featuring livestock and farm animals, outdoor gardening, trail development and maintenance, and more…
Scroll down for a full list of available activities at the FSO!
All equine programs, including private/group lessons, equine assisted activities and clinics, are available to clients with or without an intellectual or developmental disability.
Where Nature Meets Community
Located on CJP Ranch in Rogue River, The Foundation of Southern Oregon is a working farm and equine facility where natural wonders and community converge. This is where our visitors will have new experiences, make new friends, spend time with peers and explore the natural environment all around us to find their passion.
Activities For Everyone
- Farm animal care and maintenance
- Livestock care and maintenance
- Plant, tend, and harvest vegetables and flowers
- Equine activities including:
- Care, maintenance, training, and trail development and maintenance
- Assist with and/or receive riding lessons
- Assist with and/or participate in training clinics
We Love Volunteers
Do you have expertise or a passion for gardening, farm animals, livestock or horses? If you are looking for a great opportunity to give back to the community and make a BIG difference in the lives of visitors with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, we’d love to meet you!
Become a Barn Pal!
Are you a teen 12-17 years old, who loves 4H, FFA, horses or farm life? We’d love to have you be a part of The Foundation of Southern Oregon’s Barn Pals Program! Come help our Farm, equine and Ranch Managers with day-to-day duties tending to animals and maintaining the Foundation. Put your passion to work, learn new skills, plus assist and support our visitors learning to feed goats, brush alpacas, garden and participate in equine assisted activities. Interested?
Stay In The Loop
Follow us on social media to view our progress and projects: new farm animals, livestock, construction, gardens, trail development, equine activities, and more!
Corporate Donors
We want to send a big thanks to our Patrons and Corporate donors who help us provide quality outdoor programs in our arena, barn, forest and gardens, as well as support our resident animals.
Interested in becoming an FSO Donor or Patron? Use the Contact Us form below or Donate now!
Contact Us
We are excited to introduce you to The Foundation of Southern Oregon and all the opportunities we have to offer. Please fill out the form below to contact us regarding our programs. We strive to be in touch within 24 hours.
To ensure availability and staffing, all visits must be pre-scheduled and all visitors must be accompanied by a parent or support provider.