Without the generosity of donors and volunteers, Dream Power could not facilitate many of the meaningful programs it provides.
SERVICES
Some Conditions Helped By Therapeutic Horsemanship
- ADD / Hyperactivity Disorders
- Autism / Asperger’s
- Developmental Delayed
- Learning Disabilities
- Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
- Stroke
- Amputation
- Behavioral Disorders
- Down Syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
- Substance Abuse
- Visual Impairment
- Anxiety
- Cerebral Palsy
- Emotional Disorders
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
- Terminal Illness
- Weight Control
- At-Risk Youth
- Depression / Grief
- Family Counseling
- Paralysis
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Why Therapeutic Riding?
Individuals with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability can benefit from safe, supervised interaction with equines. Because horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength.
For individuals with mental or emotional challenges, the unique relationship formed with the horse can lead to increased confidence, patience and self-esteem. Therapeutic riding gives many of our students the opportunity to set aside crutches, wheelchairs and impairments while in the saddle.
Therapy experts have found that individuals with challenges respond to horses in ways that can’t be duplicated in traditional clinical environments. Our horses accept unconditionally and the bonds that develop become a vital part of the therapy.
*NOTE: New therapy clients must fill out a New Client Form. All riders must fill out a Liability Waiver and Rider Agreement.
Therapeutic Riding Sessions
Private therapeutic lesson– $60 per hour.
- Group therapeutic lesson – $50 per hour. (2 – 5 riders per group.)
- Sibling/family accompanying rider(s) – $45 per additional family member per hour when accompanying a therapeutic client.
We have an Equine Assisted Peer Support Program that combines therapeutic horsemanship with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) based life skills with Peer Support Specialists & Life Coaches that are in long term recovery. You can use one of the therapists that work with us regularly or engage your own therapist.
- REFERRAL DISCOUNT: 20% off one monthly tuition fee when you refer another client that signs up!
CALL US TO BOOK A RIDING SESSION
(470) 208-1202
* WEATHER POLICY *
If the outside temperature is below 40°F or above 92°F, there will be no riding. NO EXCEPTIONS. No individual notice(s) will be issued by the Center, but the local temperature and conditions are posted here (below) on the website for reference.
If a severe weather alert issued by the Weather Service, there will be no lessons.
Abuse and Trauma Program
9 times out of 10, an unhealed trauma is the cause of a substance use disorder. We have Peer led programs for individuals and groups that have suffered severely life altering traumatic events such as childhood or adult sexual abuse, service combat or severe neglect.
Individual or groups available based on assessed need.
The groups consist of 3 to 5 clients meeting 2 to 3 times per week for two hour sessions. The program is monitored and supervised by a certified Peer Support Specialist who has recovered from trauma using our method and is trained in dialectical behavior life skills therapy and is a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor. We are happy to coordinate and work with your mental health provider!
VETERANS SERVICES
Dream Power Therapy serves many individuals and groups with many needs and challenges. And while our mission remains to partner to provide these services at as little cost to our clients as possible, Dream Power is committed to offering a 100% exemption when it comes to services for our veteran clients. We do sometimes work with individual veterans that insist on paying their way, and will respect their wishes and offer them the opportunity to do what they have always done, to serve as a method to fulfill any obligation they may feel. That can come in many forms of volunteering with Dream Power from working with other veterans and clients, to helping with the herd or maintenance of the barn and facilities. Veterans interested in any of our services are encouraged to contact us directly for more information or simply book an introductory ride and let us know your military status to receive complementary services. Family of military and veterans receive a 30% discount.
