Dream Catcher of LA. Therapeutic Riding Centers

A nonprofit organization

Dream Catcher brings riders, volunteers, interns from Colleges, Universities, and professionals from L.A. County and Orange County to Long Beach. This brings income and tax dollars to the neighborhood. Many people spend the rest of the day enjoying the abundance of things to see and do in Long Beach. We continually hold open houses and horse shows for the public! We are the only facility of its kind in Long Beach that serves disabilities and able body riders, including veterans. DCLA is a member of PATH INT'L the governing body for teaching and certifying centers and instructors. DCLA has held seminars for EAGALA another Global Association that brought hundreds of individuals for their 2 trainings to Long Beach from all over the country.

Testimonials

"Wonderful people and horses. Highly recommend going here."
-Cherie B.

"This is a very special place. Joan and every member of the team are so loving and passionate about this work."
-Noel S.

"Great place for rehabilitation with the use of horses. Very friendly staff and volunteers."
-Derrick D.

Mission

The Mission of Dream Catcher of L. A. Therapeutic Riding Centers is to improve the lives of children, adults, and veterans with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities through the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities and therapies, while serving the therapeutic riding profession through training, research, and education. DCLA works with West Los Angeles & Long Beach VA's, In & Out patient facilities, LA County Dept. of Child & Families Services..

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Dream Catcher of LA. Therapeutic Riding Centers

Tax id (EIN)

26-4041070

Address

1003 West Carson Street
Long Beach, CA 90810