LaDawn Quarter Horses Therapeutic Riding Center
Dayton, Maine
LaDawn Quarter Horses Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Dayton, Maine, that has offered equine-assisted therapy since 2002, according to its website. It lists therapeutic horseback riding, grooming and barn management groups, and equine-facilitated psychotherapy for people of all ages with emotional, physical or cognitive disabilities.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Grooming and barn management groups
- Equine-facilitated psychotherapy
- Individual treatment plans
- Birthday parties with pony rides
- Children from age 2
- Teens and adults
- People with physical disabilities
- People with cognitive disabilities
- People with emotional disabilities
- York County residents
More about this center
About the Program
The center says sessions are taught by a licensed occupational therapist with many years of equestrian experience, and its history page says the program is overseen by a Maine-licensed occupational therapist and licensed therapeutic riding instructor. The intake process is used to set a treatment plan for each student. The center's stated vision is to provide hippotherapy and therapeutic riding to all York County residents in need, regardless of their condition or financial or insurance status.
The barn is described as newly built and handicapped accessible, with a climate-controlled viewing room where family members can watch lessons.
Getting Started
The enrollment page says to contact the office to check for an open spot, complete all enrollment forms, then attend an intake evaluation with occupational therapist Donna Lariviere. Sessions cannot start until all forms are received. A parent or caregiver must attend each session when the student has specialized emergency procedures, medications or behavior plans.
Riders who miss three sessions in a row lose their weekly spot.
Location
The center is at 995 Goodwins Mills Rd, Dayton, ME 04005, in York County. Its website focuses on serving York County residents.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much do sessions cost?
As listed on the center's website, a 30-minute session is $40, a 1-hour semiprivate session is $50 and a 1-hour private session is $60. The center says it does not take insurance as a rule, but it can provide documentation of payments for flexible spending accounts and often has scholarship funds from grants. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Who can enroll?
The center says anyone age 2 and up with an emotional, physical or cognitive disability may apply. It lists some additional requirements that are reviewed during enrollment.
How do I get started?
Contact the office to ask about an open spot, then complete the enrollment forms, which are posted as downloadable files on the center's website. Sessions begin after an intake meeting with the occupational therapist.
How do I contact the center?
Call (207) 499-0080 or use the contact form on ladawntrc.org. The center's website also links to its Facebook page.
Location
Dayton, Maine 04005
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.