Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center
Midland, Texas
Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center (MCRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric therapy center in Midland, Texas. Alongside occupational, physical and speech therapy, it runs an equine program that includes hippotherapy and therapeutic riding. According to its website, services are provided regardless of a family's ability to pay.
- Hippotherapy
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine care and horse management instruction
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Aquatic therapy
- Dyslexia tutoring
- Children only (pediatric facility)
- Children from infancy through age 22 (per GuideStar profile)
- Children with neurological needs
- Children with orthopedic needs
- Children with developmental needs
- Children with dyslexia
More about this center
About the Equine Program
MCRC's website describes hippotherapy as a tool used within physical, occupational and speech-language therapy that gives children with disabilities a combination of movement and sensory input to support improved function in their daily environments. The center lists a licensed occupational therapist (M.O.T., O.T.R.) as its lead equine therapist.
Therapeutic riding is described as a program for more advanced riders, who do many exercises without a therapist leading the horse. Riders also learn to care for and manage the horse, with a focus on building everyday skills.
The Horses and Staff
The staff page lists a Director of Equine Program who is also lead therapeutic riding instructor, a lead equine therapist, an occupational therapist who is also a therapeutic riding instructor, and two equine assistants. The center's wider team includes licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists. The equine page also shares photo albums from its Hippo Play Day and Trail and Riding Show events, most recently from 2026.
History
According to its history page, the center was founded in 1956 by the Children's Service League as the Midland Cerebral Palsy Center, starting with 25 children. It took the name Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center in 2001, when ownership moved to its Board of Directors.
Location
MCRC is located at 802 Ventura Ave, Midland, Texas 79705. Office hours are listed as Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to noon. The website does not say where equine sessions take place, so ask when you call.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do we get started at MCRC?
Download the English or Spanish intake packet from the center's website, then return it with a copy of your child's doctor's prescription for therapy by mail, fax, email or in person. Intake questions can go to intake@midlandchildrens.org or (432) 498-2053.
How much does hippotherapy cost?
MCRC says it provides services regardless of a family's ability to pay and is funded by donations, fundraising, foundations and businesses. Call (432) 498-2053 to ask about your situation. See our guide to equine therapy costs for general context.
What ages does MCRC serve?
MCRC is a pediatric-only facility. Its GuideStar profile lists children from infancy through age 22.
Location
Midland, Texas 79705
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.