Madison Fields
Dickerson, Maryland
Madison Fields is a 400-acre farm in Dickerson, Maryland, where the Madison House Autism Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operates a therapeutic riding center. Its equine-assisted services program offers therapeutic riding and unmounted equine-assisted learning. The website says it serves people of all ages with physical, cognitive, behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Therapeutic recreational horseback riding
- Equine-assisted learning (unmounted)
- Free 30-minute site visits
- Agricultural education
- Job readiness programs
- Children and adults of all ages
- People with autism
- People with cerebral palsy
- People with learning disabilities or developmental delays
- People with traumatic brain injury
- Men and women in uniform
- People facing mental health challenges
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, mounted lessons teach basic horsemanship under a certified riding instructor, with a focus on recreational and leisure goals in a relaxed, social setting. Equine-assisted learning is an unmounted, hands-on program that builds life skills for educational, professional and personal goals.
The program says it is a member of PATH Intl. and follows its safety standards, and that it is staffed by credentialed professionals and trained volunteers. The Madison House Autism Foundation describes the facilities as an indoor arena, an outdoor ring, woodland trails and a six-stall barn.
Getting Started
The website lists these steps: contact the Head Riding Instructor about openings, schedule an optional free 30-minute site visit, review the program manual, complete the application, and book a preliminary evaluation lesson. Openings are filled first come, first served.
The program runs four 8-week sessions during the year plus one 4-week summer session. For questions to ask before enrolling, see our guide on how to choose a center.
Location
Madison Fields is a farm property in Dickerson, in western Montgomery County, Maryland. A 2018 news report said riders came from Montgomery County, the Frederick area and Northern Virginia. The Madison House Autism Foundation lists (301) 349-4007 for scheduling a tour.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll?
Contact the Head Riding Instructor about openings, then complete the application on the Madison Fields website and schedule an evaluation lesson. Openings are filled first come, first served.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (301) 349-4007 or contact the program to ask about current rates.
When are sessions held?
The program lists four 8-week sessions a year and one 4-week summer session. Specific days and times are not published.
Does Madison Fields offer hippotherapy?
The sources reviewed do not mention hippotherapy. The program describes its riding as therapeutic recreational riding led by a certified riding instructor.
Location
Dickerson, Maryland 20842
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.