Confidence Begins with Connection

Riders & Families

Our program focuses on children with special needs to enhance their lives and the lives of their families by providing life-long benefits, primarily through innovative therapeutic horseback riding.

Get Involved

Volunteers are essential. Our volunteers proudly and generously give their time and their heart to support and provide for our students and horses. We could not run our program without you.

Support Us

We rely on the generosity of our friends and community. It is this invaluable support that keeps our program thriving. There are many ways you can choose to support us financially.

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Your contribution will have a direct and immediate impact on Lovelane’s students and their families. Thank you!

Give with trust:    2024 Annual Report | Our Financials

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Our Mission

In a fun, supportive environment, Lovelane provides high-quality therapeutic horseback riding to achieve occupational, physical, speech, cognitive and other therapeutic gains, focusing on children with special needs.

Our Partners

Our Events

The Lovelane Hoedown is a signature fundraising event. An upscale jeans and boots outdoor-tented event held on a gorgeous, scenic farm in Wayland, MA

Join elite and novice runners, families, walkers, and children as they run or walk to support Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at Weston Town Hall in Weston, MA. This family friendly event has live music, a food truck, a clown, prizes and more!

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HalloWhinny Family Fest is a Halloween celebration packed with kid-friendly games, tasty fall treats, festive fun, and adorable animals—all to support our incredible therapy horses. From trick-or-treating through the barn to inflatable horse races and hayrides, it’s your new favorite fall event!

Recent Updates

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At Lovelane, we spend a lot of time talking about progress – new riding skills, growing confidence, small moments that turn into big victories. But for many of our families, progress doesn’t mean changing who a child is. It...

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The talent under our tents tonight is extraordinary. 👏

We are honored to welcome this remarkable lineup of chefs to the Lovelane Hoedown. Each one is bringing exceptional food, serious creativity, and a generous spirit to Duck Puddle Farm.

To every chef sharing your time and talent in support of Lovelane, thank you. We cannot wait for our guests to experience what you have created!

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Nor’easter cancel your plans this weekend? Good news -- ours are under cover! 😉⁠
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The Lovelane Hoedown 🤠 is ON tomorrow night! We’ve added extra tents, fired up the heaters, and every chef, musician, and member of our incredible crew is still coming to create one unforgettable night.⁠
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Grab the code in the comments to score last minute tickets to be part of this epic Hoedown event! ⁠
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Behind the scenes at Duck Puddle Farm! The tents are going up, preparations are underway and the Hoedown is ON, rain or shine. Get ready for an incredible night! ✨#whenitrainsweshine #lovelanehoedown
We’re thrilled to welcome back Billy Costa of Kiss 108 as emcee of the 2026 Lovelane Hoedown!

Billy will keep the evening moving with his signature energy as we dance to live music, dive into bold flavors from Boston’s top chefs, enjoy premium spirits at our whiskey tasting and a few other fun surprises, all on a beautiful horse farm in support of Lovelane.

Bring your favorite people. We’ll take care of the rest.

🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio
📅 September 26
📍 Wayland, Massachusetts

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Due to the inclement weather, Lovelane is closed on Monday, January 26. All lessons and volunteer shifts are cancelled.