Dream a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship
Leander, Texas
Dream a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship (DaDTH) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Leander, Texas, serving the greater Austin area. It offers adaptive horsemanship lessons and equine-assisted learning for children and adults with physical, mental or emotional disabilities, and its website notes a special emphasis on children with autism.
- Group adaptive horsemanship lessons
- Private lessons
- Equine-assisted learning
- Mindful grooming
- Team building workshops
- Children with developmental disabilities
- Children with autism
- Adults with disabilities
- People with physical, mental or emotional disabilities
- Groups and teams
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, Dream a Dream was founded in 2007 by Michael and Brenda McCall. Brenda McCall, Ph.D., is listed as Managing Director and is a BCBA and former special education teacher. Michael McCall, a lifelong horseman, is listed as Facilities Manager.
The center says it offers customized plans tailored to individual or group goals. Lessons can be group or private, and equine-assisted learning covers grooming, barn management, horse leadership, herd observation, liberty work and riding as appropriate.
Getting Started
Families complete enrollment forms, including a medical history and a Physician's Statement, and send them by mail or email with a $25 registration and evaluation fee (as listed). The center then schedules an evaluation, where clients do not ride, before setting a regular ride time.
Call 512-260-5957 to ask about current rates. Our guide on how to choose a center suggests questions for a tour.
Volunteering
The program is run entirely by volunteers. Its website lists roles for side walkers, horse leaders, barn helpers and maintenance helpers, with a downloadable volunteer packet.
Location
Dream a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship is at 23650 Round Mountain Circle, Leander, TX 78641, northwest of Austin. Listed hours are Monday to Friday 5:00 to 7:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Sunday.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll at Dream a Dream?
Complete the enrollment forms on the center's website, including a Physician's Statement, and submit them with the $25 evaluation fee. The center will contact you to schedule an evaluation before a ride time is set.
Are there age or weight requirements?
The website says clients should preferably be at least 3 years old, though children as young as 30 months may be accepted with head control and emerging trunk control. Independent riders must weigh no more than 200 lbs, and other equine-assisted options can be discussed.
How much do lessons cost?
The $25 registration and evaluation fee is as listed and does not apply to CLASS, DSA or Medicaid Waiver evaluations. Call 512-260-5957 to ask, or see our guide to equine therapy costs.
How can I contact the center?
Call 512-260-5957, email info@dadth.org, or use the contact form on its website to book a facility tour.
Location
Leander, Texas 78641
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.