Dream Catchers therapeutic riding center in Toano offers equine-assisted services. The center helps children and adults facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Operation Mount Up! is a specific program for veterans and active duty military personnel. This program aids veterans in transitioning to civilian life and managing PTSD. Operation Mount Up! is seeking veteran volunteers with horsemanship experience. Volunteers help participants engage in activities like grooming and leading horses to foster connection. Horses are effective therapy animals, teaching trust, respect, and self-awareness through non-verbal cues. Founded in 1993, Dream Catchers has expanded its services beyond therapeutic riding to include mental health programs. The center serves a wide range of participants from young children to seniors. Dream Catchers aims to enrich lives through equine interaction offering education, empowerment, healing, and hope. New programs are being developed for seniors with dementia and at-risk youth.
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