Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program
Individual and Family ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program is a nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Massachusetts, that provides pediatric therapeutic horseback riding as a means to support physical and cognitive development in children with special needs. The program delivers a substantial annual slate of services, conducting thousands of sessions with support from volunteers, and emphasizes individualized therapy to adapt goals as children grow. Its core activities include weekly therapeutic riding for students from the greater Boston area and unmounted mentoring that targets social, communication, and life-skills development, with collaborations with local nonprofits and offering seasonal workshops. Lovelane operates within the Individual and Family Services sector, and it is recognized by the local pediatric medical community for its therapeutic contributions. The organization was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1992, and it continues to engage families through partnerships and community-based programs, including collaborations with institutions such as The Cotting School and The Perkins School for the Blind. A recent leadership development note indicates a change in executive leadership in 2022.