Programs

2024 Session dates

Winter: Jan 3-Feb 13

Winter Make-Up: Feb 14-20

Break: Feb 21-Mar 2

Spring: Mar 5-Jun 8

Spring Break: Mar 26-30

Spring Make-Up: Jun 11-15

Break Week: Jun 18-22

Summer: Jun 25-Aug 17

Summer Make-Up: Aug 20-24

Break Weeks: Aug 27-31

Fall: Sep 3-Dec 14

Gala Break: Sep 24-28

Thanksgiving Break: Nov 26-30

Fall Make-Up: Dec 17-21

Break Weeks: Dec 24-Jan 4

WHAT WE DO

Our inclusive riding program is dedicated to teaching horsemanship and riding skills that promote independence, intellectual engagement, and physical strength to individuals with disabilities. Our lesson plans are adapted to fit each individual’s unique goals and needs. Riding skills begin with the basics and follow a specific and sensible progression to create balanced and well rounded riders.

Every lesson is taught with an emphasis on communication, task analysis, specific praise, and lots of how’s and why’s to ensure understanding and to build upon cognitive skills. With these criteria in mind, lesson plans are designed weekly with a focus around one or two riding skills and will include games and activities to reinforce the skill, as well as opportunities for social interaction among riders.

Scheduling your lessons

Our lesson program runs year-round, in sessions arranged by season. Participants come at the same day and time weekly throughout the course of a session. We offer lessons in 60 minute time blocks designed to accommodate each person’s goals on and off the horse. Both small group and private lessons are available. As part of the intake process, we work with each individual to decide what format and scheduling will best accommodate their needs and goals.

Payment options

Payment is due at the beginning of the session unless other arrangements are made in advance. We accept cash, checks, ACH payments, and credit cards.

ABLE Accounts

ABLE is a savings program which seeks to encourage and assist individuals and families in saving private funds to support individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence, and quality of life. You can pay for services at PLF with your ABLE account, regardless of the state where it was opened. For more information on ABLE, please visit Maryland ABLE.

third-party payers

Promise Landing works with a variety of state, local, and private third-party payers including Low-Intensity Support Services (LISS), self-directed services, county programs, and outside scholarships.

For a list of organizations offering scholarships, email emily@promiselandingfarm.com.

For documentation and other assistance in completing applications for funding sources, please email rachel@promiselandingfarm.com at least one week before the submission deadline.

Financial aid

Promise Landing offers limited in-house financial aid. Financial assistance is awarded based on financial need and to the extent that funds are available. Assistance will be awarded without regard to race, ethnicity, age, creed, religion, disability, gender, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. Click below to apply. Direct any questions to Rachel Neff, Executive Director, at rachel@promiselandingfarm.com.

Financial Aid Application

Thank you to the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program, PATH International, and the Charles County Charitable Trust for contributing to PLF scholarship funds!

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