Dream Power Horsemanship

What Dream Power Horsemanship does

Dream Power Horsemanship is a non-profit organization founded in August 2002 in San Martin, California, that delivers equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) to individuals across age groups and ability levels. The organization operates 18 distinct programs from a single facility housing a therapy herd of 12 riding horses and 5 miniatures, and serves a clientele that includes children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental needs, teens and adults with mental health challenges, elders with high-functioning dementia, military veterans, and law enforcement officers. Clinical programs are delivered by PATH-certified instructors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and a clinical psychologist, with delivery occurring entirely on-site on an appointment-only basis (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM).

The organization finances operations through three revenue streams: (1) paid client session fees ranging from $65 per private therapeutic riding lesson to $90–$180 per 50-minute equine-assisted psychotherapy session, with structured programs priced at $160–$325 per month or per multi-week course; (2) donations facilitated through PayPal and mailed checks; and (3) a recurring horse sponsorship program charging $5,000/year per riding horse and $2,500/year per miniature horse or donkey. Several programs — Horses for Warriors, Hitch Team driving lessons, and Leadership 2 Partnership — are offered free to specific populations (veterans, volunteers). The organization generates no fee revenue from digital channels and does not offer remote or hybrid service delivery.

The acquisition model is community-led, relying on volunteer referrals, word-of-mouth, healthcare provider recommendations, and local events for client and volunteer recruitment. DreamPower holds the first and only PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center status in the south bay area (achieved 2014) and has received multiple national and regional PATH Intl. awards for staff and therapy horses. The organization is privately held with no institutional investors, operates with 9 employees supported by 500+ volunteers, and has no disclosed technology integrations beyond PayPal payment processing. Most reported scale metrics (500+ clients served, 500+ volunteers, 17 therapy horses) date to 2015; no material growth or contraction has been publicly documented since.

Name

Dream Power Horsemanship

Legal name

DreamPower Horsemanship

Website

https://dreampowerhorsemanship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DreamPower Horsemanship is a non-profit equine-assisted therapy organization in San Martin, California, operating 18 programs serving children, adults, veterans, and law enforcement through credentialed clinical and PATH-certified instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-Assisted Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs (THAAAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training, Stables & Equine Services (MPAEADAI), Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training (HSADAAAL)

Keywords

• Equine-assisted therapy
• Therapeutic horseback riding
• Equine-assisted psychotherapy
• Adaptive riding lessons
• Therapeutic carriage driving

Headquarters

HQ city

San Martin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Client Session Fees: DreamPower charges fees for most therapeutic programs including Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy ($90–$180/session), Carriage Driving Lessons ($65/private lesson), Therapeutic Riding Lessons ($65/private or semi-private lesson), Vaulting for Mental Health ($160/month), Saddle Friends ($300 for 6-week group), Plucky Ponies ($295/month), and DreamPower Camp ($325/week). Some programs are offered free of charge to specific populations.
2. Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations via PayPal and by mail check. Donations fund its non-profit mission of providing equine-assisted activities and therapies to the community.
3. Horse Sponsorship Program: Community members can sponsor DreamPower horses for $5,000/year per riding horse or $2,500/year per miniature horse or donkey, payable annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly. Sponsorships cover stall rental, feed, and routine hoof and veterinary care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DreamPower Horsemanship is a non-profit organization that delivers equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) at its San Martin, California facility. It offers 18 distinct programs including individual/group/family equine-assisted psychotherapy, therapeutic horseback riding, therapeutic carriage driving, vaulting for mental health, specialized groups for children with autism/ADHD, dementia support groups, and free support services for military veterans and law enforcement officers. All services are delivered in person by PATH Intl.-certified instructors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and a clinical psychologist working with a therapy herd of horses and miniatures.

Product overview

DreamPower Horsemanship is a non-profit organization offering equine-assisted activities and therapies. The organization operates as a single unified service model with 12 distinct therapeutic programs serving children, adults, seniors, veterans, and law enforcement personnel. Core programs include Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Horses for Warriors, Therapeutic Carriage Driving, Vaulting for Mental Health, Saddle Friends, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and specialized camps. The portfolio also includes support groups for elders with dementia, anxiety programs for children, and The LEOS Project for law enforcement. The organization maintains a herd of therapy horses and miniatures, with all programs delivered by PATH-certified instructors and licensed therapists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Individual, group, and family counseling and psychotherapy using equine-assisted activities for children, teens, adults, and elders. Sessions are $90-$180 per 50-minute individual session, with group fees varying.
• Horses for Warriors FREE weekly support groups for military veterans from all branches and eras to overcome post-service and trauma-related challenges through equine-assisted activities.
• Therapeutic Carriage Driving Lessons Therapeutic carriage driving lessons for teens, adults, and elders of all abilities. Private lessons priced at $65 for a 60-minute session; a free Hitch Team group is offered Sundays 3-5 pm for DreamPower volunteers.
• Vaulting for Mental Health Equestrian vaulting group classes for children and teens ages 6-18 teaching physical and mental fitness and skills through structured group instruction. Priced at $160 per month.
• Saddle Friends Group horseback riding therapy program for children ages 9-11 with autism and/or ADHD focused on social and emotional skill building. Led by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Cherie Page, PhD. Priced at $300 for a 6-week series of 30-minute group therapy sessions.
• DreamPower Camp for Children with Special Needs Annual one-week summer camp for children ages 5-16 with special needs providing therapeutic equestrian activities. Priced at $325 for one week of camp.
• Therapeutic Horseback Riding Lessons Therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children age 5 and up with special needs. An initial evaluation is required. Priced at $65 for a 45-minute private or semi-private lesson.
• Equine Empowerment for Elders Weekly support group for elders with high-functioning dementia using equine-assisted activities to support cognitive and emotional well-being. Priced at $65 per 60-minute group session.
• Plucky Ponies Therapeutic group supporting children ages 6-18 experiencing anxiety, led by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Cherie Page, PhD. Priced at $295 per month.
• The LEOS (Law Enforcement Officer Support) Project Individual, group, and family counseling for law enforcement officers and their families using equine-assisted psychotherapy to address occupational stress and trauma. Fees are not publicly disclosed.
• Leadership 2 Partnership Ground-based horse-handling classes for current DreamPower volunteers, offered free to volunteers with separate beginner and advanced sessions (e.g., Beginners Thursdays and Saturdays 9-10 am; Advanced Thursdays 10-11 am and Fridays 4:30-5:30 pm).
• Modern Abstract Pony Art Acrylic on canvas abstract paintings created by the DreamPower horses, auctioned twice each year to raise funds for the organization's non-profit mission.
• Horse Sponsorship Program Community members can sponsor DreamPower therapy horses at $5,000/year per riding horse or $2,500/year per miniature horse or donkey, payable annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly. Sponsorships cover stall rental, feed, and routine hoof and veterinary care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ individuals served annually through 18 programs as of 2015
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: Illinois-based PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center providing equine-assisted therapy and activities to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities — directly comparable in mission, accreditation level, and program breadth to DreamPower.
• Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center: Colorado non-profit offering therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, and veteran services as a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center — closely matches DreamPower's accredited, multi-program, non-profit model.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: Long-standing Connecticut-based PATH Premier Accredited Center delivering therapeutic riding, equine-assisted services, and veteran programs — comparable scale, accreditation, and program mix to DreamPower.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: Michigan non-profit therapeutic riding center (PATH Premier Accredited) serving children and adults with disabilities and veterans — directly comparable accredited equine-assisted therapy operator in a similar regional catchment.
• Mane Stream: New Jersey PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center offering therapeutic horsemanship and equine-assisted services to individuals with special needs and veterans — comparable service model, accreditation, and client mix to DreamPower.
• GallopNYC: New York City PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center providing therapeutic horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities — directly comparable therapeutic riding non-profit with a similar volunteer-driven model.
• Strides to Success: Indiana PATH-accredited non-profit delivering equine-assisted learning and therapy programs to at-risk youth and adults — comparable mission, accreditation, and community-based delivery model.
• Reins of Life: Indiana-based PATH Premier Accredited Center providing therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities — directly comparable accredited non-profit equine therapy operator with overlapping client demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.): The national accrediting body and industry association for equine-assisted therapy centers — DreamPower's Premier Accredited Center status places it within PATH's network of 800+ centers, and PATH defines the standards against which DreamPower is benchmarked.
• EAGALA (Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association): International professional association providing certification and standards for equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning — sets the parallel credentialing framework used by mental health professionals like those on DreamPower's clinical team.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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