Age group

Handicap accessible

Playground

Classrooms

At RIAD, we specialize in providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and adults with a variety of mental health, cognitive, and developmental challenges. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve, and to do so through therapeutic, educational, and recreational experiences. Through interactions with horses and small animals in a natural setting, participants are able to grow, learn, and heal. 

We offer services to students from the Perkins Residential and Educational programs, and collaborate with schools, community agencies, and surrounding communities to tailor programs to the specific needs of those we serve. Our programs range from recreational riding and traditional horsemanship to unmounted lessons and general farm care. All of this is done to provide a safe and enriching environment for those with mental, cognitive, and physical disabilities.

Horse back

Writing

Reading

Affordable

Welcome! The Perkins Child Development Center provides quality child care for children six weeks to five years of age. Learn more about our state-of-the-art facility and child-centered curriculum.

Child Development Center

Coed

Preschool

Kids

Rein in a Dream

wonderful animals and staff.
I immediately fell in love.
I enjoy riding Mambo every week and have a terrific instructor in Cathy.
I've been treated so well by everyone.
Traveling there is the nicest part of my week since it's unquestionably my happy zone. 

Rachel H

Through Perkins, our son participated in several facets of this program, and he really enjoyed it.
He also picked up on strong work ethics and animal behavior.
Even at the age of 24, he still occasionally brings it up. 

Laurel V

Pleasant, knowledgeable staff as well as wonderful animals! 