Thank you for your interest in Military Connections at Dreams on Horseback! Below you will learn about the suite of programming that is offered for our veterans and active military, and in some cases their family members.
Current Active Military, Veteran, and Military Family Programming:
Military Horse Connections for Active Duty and Veterans. Participants will enjoy a ground-based, group interaction with our horses. By participating two Monday evenings each month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., you will find your confidence growing as you learn to work with our horses. You may also develop new friendships with others who are serving or who have served. This program is hosted by professionals who are trained in methods that will challenge and support you as you discover truths about horses and yourself. You are welcome to bring your spouse or significant other with you.
Women Warriors. Just for women active duty military or veterans, come to the barn for a relaxing experience with our horses. This group will begin meeting two Monday evenings each month, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. starting in March.
Therapeutic Riding Lessons are available for any service member/veteran who would benefit from a supported riding lesson if the rider has cognitive or physical challenges. Riding lessons offer veterans the ability to tackle their individual challenges from atop one of our kind and gentle therapy horses. We do have a lift for those for whom mounting is difficult. These lessons are one hour and are offered on Monday afternoons between 2:30-3:30pm. Please note: for the safety of our horses, there is a 200 pound weight limit for riding.
Date Night! Service members/veterans and their spouse or partner can enjoy a fun evening at the barn working with our horses.
If you are interested in our Friday Night Date nights, you can check here for upcoming available
Date Nights here.
Friday Night Introduction to Horses is a three-week service member/veteran and family-friendly program where you learn horse safety, grooming. leading and tacking horses. You should complete this program before signing up for riding lessons or you can go through this program just to enjoy being around horses. This is a three week program meeting on Friday from 7-8:30pm available for military personnel and their family members. ase make sure that you submit a liability form for every attendee. This program is not appropriate for any family members with physical, cognitive, or behavioral special needs.
Military Family Riding Lessons is an eight-week riding program for a service member/veteran only or or a service member/veteran and one child (ages 7 to 16) to take one-hour riding lessons for eight weeks. These lessons are offered on Saturday afternoons. Please note: for the safety of our horses, there is a 200 pound weight limit for riding. Please make sure that you submit a liability form for every attendee. This program is not appropriate for any family members with physical, cognitive, or behavioral special needs.
Volunteering.Our goal is for all Military Programming to be supported by military personnel. If you are interested in helping to support fellow military personnel or want to get involved helping to take care of the horses or the farm, we would love to have your help!
