Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lincoln, Massachusetts. According to its website, it provides therapeutic horseback riding focused on children with special needs, plus unmounted horsemanship programs. It describes itself as a PATH Intl. Member Center.
- Therapeutic riding
- Trial riding sessions for riders on the waitlist
- Carrot Club unmounted social skills groups (ages 3-6)
- Barn Buddies horse care groups (ages 5+)
- Private unmounted horsemanship sessions
- Horsemanship Workshops during school breaks
- Children with special needs
- Students of all ages (private unmounted sessions)
More about this center
About the Program
Lovelane says its mission is to provide therapeutic riding aimed at occupational, physical, speech, cognitive and other therapeutic gains, with a focus on children with special needs. Riding lessons run in seasonal sessions. According to its website, current riders can book flexible summer sessions of 2 to 6 lessons, and riders on the waitlist may be offered a limited number of 4 to 6 lesson trial sessions.
Unmounted options include Carrot Club, weekly 45-minute social skills groups for ages 3 to 6, and Barn Buddies, weekly one-hour horse care groups for ages 5 and up. Private unmounted sessions are open to all ages. Horsemanship Workshops are 3- or 5-day programs during school breaks covering riding, grooming, tacking and horse care.
History and Facilities
The website says occupational therapist Debby Sabin founded Lovelane in 1988 on Lovelane Road in Weston with five riders, one volunteer and three borrowed horses. It incorporated as a nonprofit a year later, and a 2004 capital campaign let it move to a permanent home designed for the special needs population.
Lovelane lists a 13-stall barn with six paddocks, a heated indoor arena, an outdoor arena, a sensory trail and a therapy classroom, and says it relies on a large volunteer team.
Location
Lovelane is located at 40 Baker Bridge Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Its website notes that lessons are closed on major holidays.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do new riders get started at Lovelane?
The website points new participants to its programs page and mentions a waitlist for therapeutic riding. For program questions, email programs@lovelane.org or call (781) 259-1177.
What ages does Lovelane serve?
Lovelane focuses on children with special needs. Carrot Club is for ages 3 to 6, Barn Buddies for ages 5 and up, and private unmounted sessions for all ages.
How much do lessons cost?
It lists a $50 late fee for late payments. Call (781) 259-1177 for current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for general context.
Does Lovelane offer hippotherapy?
The pages we reviewed do not mention hippotherapy. The website describes therapeutic riding and unmounted horsemanship programs.
Location
Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773
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.