Dreams Come True Therapeutic Riding

Riding Lessons Introductory Lessons Summer Camp Hippotherapy Class Trips Scouting Badges

Riding Lessons

Group and individual lessons are available for able-bodied and disabled riders, 4 to Adult, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00am - 5:30pm, and Saturdays, between the hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm. Riding lessons are taught by NARHA certified staff using our specially trained horses. Riding students will be introduced to basic riding skills in a safe and secure environment. Lessons are offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Lessons are booked individually based on rider ability and instructor availability.

To book lessons or for more information about this year's lesson schedule please call our office at 908-735-5912. A Participant Registration form must be completed before the first lesson.

Payment is due at the time of registration. Only lessons cancelled by the staff will be rescheduled during make-up week. There are no refunds on lessons. All riders must pay an annual insurance charge of $50.

2010 Schedule

Spring - Starting April 12 (10 weeks @ $500)
Summer - Starting July 6 (7 weeks @ $350)
Early Fall - Starting September 13 (6 weeks @ $300)
Lessons will be scheduled week to week after the Early Fall session, weather permitting

Week-to-week lessons are available as schedules permit. The cost of a single week-to-week riding lesson is $60.

Introductory Lessons

New riders interested in trying horseback riding can sign up for our introductory lesson program, which consists of two private half-hour lessons either during the week or on Saturday. The best time to schedule introductory lessons is before a regular session. The cost for two introductory lessons is $85.

To book an introductory lesson or for more information, call our office at 908-735-5912.

Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy is therapy on horseback performed by either a licensed physical ,speech, or occupational therapist in order to achieve improved neuromuscular function. The therapist uses the movement of the horse to facilitate postural control, sensory integration, and attention. The horse's movement provides movement patterns similar to that of the human pelvis at walk offering a unique opportunity to provide sensory, vestibular (movement and balance), and proprioceptive (information to the muscle and joint) input simultaneously. Therapy in this unique setting is both motivating and enjoyable!

Sue Liebross OTR/L is a N.J. licensed occupational therapist that has been using hippotherapy (occupational therapy on horseback) as a treatment tool since 1999. She is currently registered with NAHRA as a level 2 trained practitioner. She will be available to work with your child - age 2 1/2 or older - Saturdays throughout the riding season.

Summer Camp

Dreams Come True Therapeutic Riding offers week-long summer horseback riding camp, Monday through Friday 9:00am-2:00pm during July and August. The camp is open to special needs and able-bodied children ages 5-17. Campers have the opportunity to be involved in the total horse experience.

Children attending camp will spend their day learning the art and science of good horsemanship. A riding instructor will teach a daily English riding lesson. The remainder of the day will be spent grooming the horses and learning about horse care from camp personnel. The camp day will also include arts and crafts projects, group activities, and time to play with fellow campers. Each camper will receive a t-shirt. Friday is Pizza Day. Each child is responsible for bringing money if he wishes to purchase pizza. Transportation and lunch are the responsibility of parents.

Before care from 8-9 a.m. and after care from 2-3 p.m. are available for registered campers. The cost is $10 per camper for each time-slot needed.

2010 Summer Camp Schedule

Session 1: July 26 - 30
Session 2: August 2 - 6
Session 3: August 9 - 13
Session 4: August 16 - 20

2010 Summer Camp Fees

$400 per session per child
$385 per session for each sibling
$50 deduction per week for multiple week bookings

For more information about summer camp, please call our office at 908-735-5912. You can download the Camp Application here. A Participant Registration form must be completed as well to participate in camp.

Class Trips

Dreams Come True Therapeutic Riding is a great destination for your organization. Upon request, we can schedule group lessons for your summer camp, class trip, scouts, etc. To request a group lesson, call our office at 908-735-5912.

Scouting Badges

Dreams Come True Therapeutic Riding provides classes designed to meet the requirements of the Boy Scouts Horsemanship Badge, Girl Scout Horse Fan, Horse Rider, and Horse Sense Badges. Badges can be completed by groups or individuals. Please call our office at 908-735-5912 for more information.