Promise Landing Farm at Melwood
Nanjemoy, Maryland
Promise Landing Farm at Melwood is the equestrian program at the Melwood Recreation Center in Nanjemoy, Maryland. It is run by Promise Landing Farm, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Upper Marlboro, which took it over from Melwood following a December 2021 announcement.
- Equestrian activities for Camp Accomplish (at Nanjemoy)
- Equestrian activities for Access Adventures and Operation Tohidu (at Nanjemoy)
- Inclusive riding lessons (private and semi-private)
- Unmounted equine-assisted learning
- Patriot's Promise veterans program
- Carriage driving at Camp Accomplish
- Children and adults with disabilities
- Veterans, including those who have experienced trauma
- Campers ages 5 to 18
- Participants ages 4 to 99
More about this center
About the Program
Melwood, a Maryland nonprofit that employs and advocates for people with disabilities, offered riding and equine-assisted services for nearly 20 years. On December 14, 2021, it announced that Promise Landing Farm would take over the Nanjemoy equestrian program, with all staff and horses moving to the Promise Landing Farm team.
According to Promise Landing Farm, the Nanjemoy site provides the equestrian programming for Melwood's Camp Accomplish, Access Adventures and Operation Tohidu. Camp Accomplish is an inclusive day and overnight camp for ages 5 to 18, run with Melwood and Children's National Hospital, with riding, carriage driving and unmounted activities.
Promise Landing Farm also lists inclusive riding lessons, unmounted equine-assisted learning and a veterans program, Patriot's Promise, but does not say which run at Nanjemoy and which only at its Upper Marlboro headquarters. Its website displays the PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center mark; see our PATH Intl. guide.
The Facility
According to Promise Landing Farm, the Nanjemoy barn has seven stalls, a 70 by 200 foot indoor arena, a covered mounting ramp, ADA-accessible restrooms and a climate-controlled viewing area, with direct access to about 10 miles of trails and fields on the recreation center property.
Location
Promise Landing Farm at Melwood is at the Melwood Recreation Center, 9035 Ironsides Road, Nanjemoy, MD 20662, in Charles County. Promise Landing Farm's headquarters is at 16900 Clagett Landing Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Is Melwood still running the horseback riding program in Nanjemoy?
No. Melwood announced in December 2021 that Promise Landing Farm would take over the equestrian program at the Melwood Recreation Center, in partnership with Melwood.
How do I sign up?
No schedule or registration steps are published online. Promise Landing Farm says email is the best way to reach it: info@promiselandingfarm.com, or call (301) 249-2971.
How much does it cost?
Call (301) 249-2971 to ask about current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for typical ranges.
What ages are served?
Promise Landing Farm says it welcomes participants aged 4 to 99, with or without a diagnosis. Camp Accomplish is for ages 5 to 18.
Location
Nanjemoy, Maryland 20662
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.