Programs

Riding lessons are offered to people of all ages and abilities.

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Important dreams are fulfilled by your gift of hope to Dreams on Horseback

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As part of our team, you will get to live the dream right alongside our students, staff, and horses

Our Mission

Enriching Lives with Horses

Enriching Lives with Horses

Our Programs

We conduct a variety of programming for all age groups. Our programs include therapeutic riding, equine assited learning, alzheimer’s sensory experiences, vocational training, military programs, field trips, team building and more.

To learn more about all the programs we offer please visit our programs page

Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic Riding

Children and adults with special needs tackle their individual challenges from atop one of our kind and gentle therapy horses.

Vocational Training

Vocational Training

Dreams on Horseback offers young adults with special needs the opportunity to learn valuable work and social skills needed for the workplace.

Military Programs

Military Programs

Dreams on Horseback is honored to host our military and veterans. These men and women learn the joys of horsemanship while participating in equine-assisted learning workshops.

Who we are

Dreams on Horseback is a non-profit with the mission of enriching lives with horses. We host over 18,000 participant hours of horse-partnered learning at our PATH, Intl. accredited centers in Blacklick, Ohio each year.

1262

Participants Served in 2022

28

Horse Partners

24,206

Hours volunteered in 2022

556

Volunteers in 2022

News & Events

Autumn Dreams Horse Show

Our annual fall horse show will be held on Sunday, October 15th. Therapeutic and traditional students will come together at our Stepping Stone facility to show off the ...

Construction Continues

Dreams is working toward “Accessibility for All!” With the help of our generous donors, Dreams on Horseback is creating temperature controlled spaces that are handicapped accessible to usher ...

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“I attribute much of my daughter’s success to the skills she is learning in her therapeutic riding lessons. She has grown in social skills and athleticism that enriches her life.”

Matthew Clous

“The staff is very friendly and helpful....learned a great deal about riding, grooming, saddling, bridling etc... a great time... was very helpful with getting my daughter out of the house so she can learn and unwind... special thanks to all involved!”

Don B.

“The staff are truly dedicated in caring for the horses AND their supportive friendship with the DD clientele. This is an impressive place that MUST be experienced.”

Mary Carver

“Wonderful, caring staff! Therapeutic riding for ANY ability including veterans! Recently received a lift!”

Elizabeth Izolt

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