Partnering with Arabian horses to provide Hope, Love, and Therapy for children and adults with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.

Dreams is a non-profit equine program located at Rhapsody in Blue Stables in Chatom, Alabama (about one hour north of Mobile, Alabama).  Magic Image Arabians is proud to provide some of the horses who provide such love and hope for so many!  As Arabian owners know, Arabian horses are particularly sensitive to people and surroundings and adore children; they immediately recognize the needs of participants.
 

Who benefits from the Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapeutic Riding at Dreams?
Most participants are school-age children, though adult participants and volunteers also benefit!  Many physical, mental, and emotional disabilities respond well -- cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, muscular dystrophy, down's syndrome, spinal injuries, victims of sexual or physical abuse, ADHD, ADD, bipolar disorder, visually impaired, hearing impaired.
 

What are the benefits?

• Improved Balance
• Improved Posture
• Improved Muscle Tone and Strength
• Improved Motor and Trunk Control
• Improved Coordination
• Improved Speech and Verbal Skills
• Improved Endurance
• Improved Listening Skills
• Improved Social Skills
• Improved Self-Esteem and Confidence
• Trust and Responsibility

The home of Dreams was recently devastated by a tornado -- Please Help!  Monetary donations, donation of items, and volunteers are desperately needed.  To make a tax-deductible secure donation on-line, click here: 

                Dreams Therapuetic Riding, Inc.
                P.O. Box 1029
                Chatom, AL 36518
 

Please contact Leigh Meyer (Executive Director) at 251-847-6343 or email dreams-tr@juno.com for more information about the programs at Dreams, to make other donations, or to volunteer.