Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc.

Dream Riders of Kentucky, Inc. We make Dreams Come True One Stride at a Time ❤️🐴 We hope you will join us in learning more about our programs, services and volunteer opportunities.
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Dream Riders of Kentucky is an equine-assisted therapy nonprofit helping individuals with disabilities grow confidence, independence, and strength through horses in a safe, supportive environment. Dream Riders of Kentucky is a non-profit organization that provides Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies to adults and children with special needs. Since 2003, we've been making dreams come true for

children and adults, who on a daily basis, face physical, cognitive and/or emotional challenges. Through our equine-assisted programming, muscles are strengthened, minds are expanded and friendships are formed for a lifetime! Come on in….at Dream Riders, the door is always open!!!

Shoutout to our weekend barn hero, Christiane! She braved the heat to drain, scrub, and refill the horses’ water troughs...
09/06/2026

Shoutout to our weekend barn hero, Christiane! She braved the heat to drain, scrub, and refill the horses’ water troughs with fresh, clean water. Thank you for showing up and taking such wonderful care of our herd! 💦🐎

Please join us in welcoming Olivia Casavant to the Dream Riders of Kentucky barn staff!Olivia started volunteering with ...
09/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Olivia Casavant to the Dream Riders of Kentucky barn staff!

Olivia started volunteering with us in June, and we are so excited to officially welcome her to the team!

Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Olivia has been riding since she was 6 years old and has been working with horses since she was 11. Her background is primarily Hunter/Jumper, with some experience in Eventing, a discipline she would love to pursue further.

Her experience includes exercise riding, tacking, barn chores, turnouts, feeding, rehab walking and more. And if there’s a job to be done, Olivia is definitely our “put me in, coach!” girl!

Most importantly, Olivia brings a genuine love for horses and a strong work ethic to our barn. We are thrilled to have her as part of the Dream Riders family!

Welcome to the team, Olivia!

“You are making a change.” Tonight at Dream Riders of Kentucky, we welcomed our River Valley Behavioral Health class for...
09/03/2026

“You are making a change.”

Tonight at Dream Riders of Kentucky, we welcomed our River Valley Behavioral Health class for another hot evening of fun, connection, and, of course, horses!

We knew we wanted to incorporate bathing the horses to help everyone cool off, but our instructor, Haley, came up with an idea that ended up pulling at all of our heartstrings.

Before giving the horses their much-needed baths, Haley gave our students the creative freedom to paint, write, or draw something on their horse.

This is Hugo.

On one side, our students wrote “I love you.”

And on the other side, although it’s a little hard to read, they told Haley it says:

“You are making a change.”

And isn’t that just spot on?

That is exactly why Dream Riders exists. To create connections. To build confidence. To provide a safe place to grow. To make a difference, one rider, one horse, and one moment at a time.

Thank you, Haley, for always finding creative ways to make our program meaningful. Thank you, Hugo, and all of our amazing horses for everything you give our riders. And thank you to every volunteer, staff member, and community partner who helps make all of this possible.

Together, we really are making a change.

When it’s too hot to ride, we get creative! ☀️With the heat tonight, we switched things up to keep our riders, horses, a...
09/02/2026

When it’s too hot to ride, we get creative! ☀️

With the heat tonight, we switched things up to keep our riders, horses, and volunteers safe and cool. Instead of riding, our classes had a little horse anatomy challenge!

Riders were given different parts of the horse and challenged to figure out where they belonged on the horse’s body. We had some great guesses, some right answers, and a few “well…that’s not quite where it goes!” 😂

But by the end of the night, everyone had learned something new, and that’s what it’s all about!

Even when we can’t ride, there’s always something fun to learn at Dream Riders!

Confidence Clips in action!A few more snapshots from one of our new, favorite activities at Dream Riders! Our riders wor...
09/02/2026

Confidence Clips in action!

A few more snapshots from one of our new, favorite activities at Dream Riders! Our riders worked on confidence, communication, balance, and teamwork, all while having a whole lot of fun with their horses. 💙

We’re so proud of our riders and the confidence they continue to build every week!

✨ Confidence Clips at Dream Riders! ✨This week in classes, our riders took part in a new activity we’re calling Confiden...
08/31/2026

✨ Confidence Clips at Dream Riders! ✨

This week in classes, our riders took part in a new activity we’re calling Confidence Clips, and it quickly became one of our favorite moments in the arena.

Each rider wrote one thing they did well in class on a clothespin, and then wrote something another rider did well, too. These little messages of encouragement were clipped onto the horse’s side‑pull as a reminder that every stride is worth celebrating, and that we lift each other up here.

After class, we gathered all the clips and hung them in our viewing area on a beautiful paper chain made by Jody, one of our riders. Now everyone who walks through the barn can see the kindness, pride, and accomplishments shared by our riders this week. It’s a simple display, but it’s full of heart.

This activity builds:
Self‑awareness
Positive communication
Peer encouragement
Fine‑motor skills
Connection with their horse

We love watching our riders grow, support one another, and shine.
One stride at a time!

A New Chapter for Some of Our Beloved HorsesWith the addition of some new horses and several of our longtime herd member...
08/29/2026

A New Chapter for Some of Our Beloved Horses

With the addition of some new horses and several of our longtime herd members getting older, we are beginning to look ahead to retirement for some of our special horses.

These horses have given so much to Dream Riders and our riders over the years. When the time comes, we want to find them loving forever homes where they can enjoy a well-deserved retirement.

We’re putting out some feelers now! If you or someone you know might be interested in providing a retired Dream Riders horse with a loving home, please send us a private message.

This is simply to gauge interest as we plan for the future. Please feel free to share this post to help us find them their forever home!

Today was one of those days at the barn that reminds us why what we do is so special. ❤️🐴For the past two years, our Off...
08/24/2026

Today was one of those days at the barn that reminds us why what we do is so special. ❤️🐴

For the past two years, our Office Manager, Beth, hasn’t been able to ride due to health challenges. But today, after recovering from a total knee replacement, Beth got back in the saddle.

Beth’s knowledge, experience, and passion for horses are such an incredible asset to Dream Riders. She has a heart for our horses and a deep understanding of how their work can help make each rider’s experience more meaningful and beneficial.

Today, she officially joined our schooling team in a different role; not standing on the ground, but in the saddle. And she had the absolute BEST partner for her first ride back: our sweet Indie. 🐴❤️

The smile on Beth’s face says everything. It’s a smile filled with joy, gratitude, accomplishment, and maybe just a little bit of “I’m finally back where I belong.” 🥰

We couldn’t be happier to see you back in the saddle, Beth! Welcome back! We’ve missed this side of you, and we know our horses and riders are going to benefit so much from having you back doing what you love.

Sometimes the sweetest victories happen one ride at a time. Today was Beth’s victory. And we were all lucky enough to witness it. ❤️🐴

💙 What a beautiful morning of connection and community! 💙Yesterday, the Dream Riders of Kentucky outreach team had the p...
08/22/2026

💙 What a beautiful morning of connection and community! 💙

Yesterday, the Dream Riders of Kentucky outreach team had the privilege of spending the morning with the wonderful residents at Hillcrest. We’re so grateful for the warm welcome, smiles, conversations, and time shared together!

We love being able to take the Dream Riders mission beyond the barn and into our community. These moments remind us that connection, compassion, and a little time together can make a big difference. 🐴✨

Thank you, Hillcrest, for welcoming our team and for sharing such a special morning with us!

A separate post for not only Indie, but a rider stepping out of their comfort zone. Sam had his first ride on Indie toni...
08/21/2026

A separate post for not only Indie, but a rider stepping out of their comfort zone. Sam had his first ride on Indie tonight and did phenomenal! Switching horses can be intimidating and sometimes difficult, but man did Sam shine on Indie tonight. His confidence soared and he put years of riding lessons to the test. We look forward to your relationship growing and can’t wait to see what you achieve together. Please join us in celebrating Sam and Indie!

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4705 Winkler Road
Philpot, KY
42366

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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+12706130079

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