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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Equine Dreams is a non-profit Equine-Assisted Activities organization dedicated to improving independence and quality of life for children and adults living with special needs. Our vision is for all children and adults living with special needs to have a place to experience life-long learning in order to foster independence, regardless of ability and income. Equine Dreams is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that provides Therapeutic Equine Assisted Activities to children and adults with special needs. Originally founded in 1996 by a special needs parent, Equine Dreams evolved from a pilot program to becoming a Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH, Intl,). Equine Dreams is unique because we are all volunteers, and we deliver services free of charge to the individuals we serve. Services provided by Equine Dreams: Therapeutic horseback riding Miniature horse therapy visits for hospitals, nursing homes and therapeutic day schools Groundwork Grooming/tacking/horse care/stable management Horsemanship and riding clinics horse shows for our participants/demonstrations Sensory Trail Rides Veterans and Heroes Program For more information, visit our website at www.equinedreams.org
Programs: We provide equine assisted activities to individuals with disabilites. We have run since 1998 and have always and will always continue to be free of charge to our participants.