Dream Catcher of Los Angeles Therapeutic Riding Center
Long Beach, California
Dream Catcher of Los Angeles Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on West Carson Street in Long Beach, California. It offers therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities for children, adults and veterans with cognitive, physical or emotional disabilities.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Equine-assisted activities
- Individualized riding plans with goals
- Riding activities with learning goals (colors, letters, numbers, shapes)
- Group riding activities with peers
- Children with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
- Veterans
- People with cognitive disabilities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with emotional disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, each rider follows an individualized riding plan with specific goals. Some plans build in learning activities, such as working on colors, letters, numbers, shapes and sequencing through riding activities, and group activities give riders time with peers.
The center says riding can help with muscle tone, posture, balance and strength, as well as with fear, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence. Its website says it is a certified center member of PATH Intl. Its mission, as listed on LetsVolunteerLA, also includes supporting the therapeutic riding profession through training and education.
Volunteering
Volunteers help lead horses in lessons, side-walk beside riders, groom and tack, exercise horses and help at horse shows, according to its LetsVolunteerLA listing. No horse experience is needed and training is provided, though horse volunteers are asked to keep a regular schedule. Teens can volunteer with horses; public relations and board roles are listed for adults 21 and older.
Location
The riding center is at 1003 W. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 41501, Long Beach, CA 90853.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Call 310-350-1311 to ask about openings, any waitlist and the steps to get started.
Who can ride at Dream Catcher?
The center says it serves children, adults and veterans with cognitive, physical or emotional disabilities. Ask about age or weight limits when you call.
How much do lessons cost?
Call 310-350-1311 for current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for typical ranges.
Can I volunteer without horse experience?
Yes. Its volunteer listing says no prior horse experience is needed and training is provided. Teens and adults can help with horses.
Location
Long Beach, California 90810
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.