Dream Walkers Equine Therapy Center
Uvalde, Texas
Dream Walkers Equine Therapy Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Uvalde, Texas, according to its website. It offers horseback riding therapy along with horse care and ranch life activities. The center says it serves people with physical, emotional and learning disabilities, with a focus on children.
- Therapeutic riding
- Horse care and ranch life activities
- Seasonal riding sessions (winter and spring)
- Volunteer orientation and training
- Children with disabilities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with emotional or learning disabilities
- Families dealing with trauma
More about this center
About the Program
The center says it was established in September 2011. Its website describes riding sessions that use the horse's gait and rocking motion to work on movement, muscle tone, balance, coordination and posture, and also lists support for fear, anxiety and family trauma through nonverbal work with horses. Read more about therapeutic riding.
The site lists conditions it says commonly benefit, including cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida and developmental delays.
The Horses and Staff
According to its staff page, the team is all volunteer. Founder and executive director Pauline Garcia is listed as a certified instructor with PATH Intl., and co-founder Cordell Kalmring is listed as barn manager. The center says it is a member of PATH Intl. Horses named on its horses page include Geronimo, Inky, Prince, Poncho and Socks.
Volunteering
The center says it relies on volunteers. Volunteers must be at least 12 to work directly with children and horses, and horse leaders must be at least 16. No horse experience is required, and all volunteers attend an orientation and training session. Call (830) 279-7758 for dates.
Location
Dream Walkers Equine Therapy Center is at 1740 FM 2690, Uvalde, TX 78801, according to its website.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
The website has a two-part client application. All riders complete Part I, and riders who also receive physical, speech or occupational therapy complete Part II as well.
How much does it cost?
The center encourages families not to let fees stop them from calling, and you can ask at (830) 279-7758. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
When are classes held?
The most recent schedule on the website lists winter and spring 2026 sessions, with weekday evening and Saturday morning riding classes, and the spring session ended May 31, 2026. Call (830) 279-7758 to ask about upcoming sessions and times.
Location
Uvalde, Texas 78801
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.