Pleasanton's Brown Ranch was recently the site for a day-long Horse Schooling Show and Barbeque, which raised over $7,900, with proceeds going to the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. Funds will be used to provide grants for complementary therapies for cancer patients going through chemotherapy, consisting of acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, guided/visual imagery, and/or deep breathing meditation for local cancer patients.

Michele Ulrech of Michele Ulrech Training and Horsemanship has been giving lessons and training horses for more than twenty years. Michele operates her business at the Brown Ranch boarding facility in Pleasanton, California, where she currently boards more than sixty horses. "Knowing how much the horses lift peoples spirits, we wanted to support an effort that was helpful to lift the spirits of local cancer patients." She explained. "The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation was a natural fit."

The Brown Ranch provides a nostalgic and open environment with several pastures spanning eighty acres. It is here that Michele works with horses and riders alike to reach their individual goals. She uses a combination of principles from trail, dressage, reining/ cowhorse and natural horsemanship. Michele’s style is relaxed, upbeat and positive.

Michele offers private and group lessons for beginner to advanced riders and clinics. Her training services include re-schooling, groundwork, behavioral problems, trail issues and cow work/ranch horse versatility. Whether you need training, boarding or a peaceful environment for a trail ride, Michele Ulrech Training and the Brown Ranch offers something special for everyone. For more information about Brown Ranch, call (925) 963-3778 or email ulrachjm@earthlink.net

All tri-valley area residents residing in Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore currently undergoing cancer chemotherapy or radiation are encouraged to apply for a grant to pay up to $1,000 for alternative therapy not covered by the patients insurance. Friends and family members are encouraged to submit patient's name to foundation for follow up, if desired. Visit our foundation website by Clicking Here or email us today at swing@healingtherapiesfoundation.org.