Madison Fields Barn Attendant, Adam Jones, shares how the opportunity to work in the field he loves has helped him “find his true self” in this enlightening mini-documentary.

Growing Together
Madison Fields is a special place for all who come to experience the gifts that the land, the animals, and the people offer.
We invite you into some of the lives touched by the vision we need your help to expand.
Madison Fields Barn Attendant, Adam Jones, shares how the opportunity to work in the field he loves has helped him “find his true self” in this enlightening mini-documentary.
Here at Madison Fields, we believe we all grow better together. That means acknowledging and including people of all kinds, recognizing the value each has to offer, and empowering one another to become active co-creators of our world.
We work to create opportunity for those who are often left at the edges of community. We are intentional about fostering a supportive environment where each person is empowered to participate in community life.
We find strength in diversity and strive to ensure people of all backgrounds and ability feel safe, valued, and whole.
We commit to help one another become and contribute their best in the co-creation of a thriving community.
We foster an environment of connection with self, others and the natural world to maximize health and wellness.
At our state-of-the-art therapeutic riding center, we serve riders with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, Down’s syndrome, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, as well as men and women in uniform and individuals facing mental health challenges. The program is staffed by credentialed professionals and trained volunteers dedicated to providing the finest in safe, fun, and effective sessions.
Riding improves posture, strength, coordination, tone, and balance.
Learning new skills improves self-worth. Overcoming fear and anxiety increases self-esteem.
The movement of the horse can help with sensory integration issues. Stopping, starting, and turning a thousand pound horse can improve a rider’s overall body awareness.
Educational goals, reasoning, following directions, and problem solving skills are fun when incorporated into a riding activity.
The rapport kindled by the therapeutic riding team (rider, horse, instructor, horse leader, and up to two side-walkers) is invaluable. In this supportive yet challenging group environment, the rider is encouraged to succeed. Students learn valuable life skills, which include patience, confidence, responsibility and communication.
This one-acre garden is a collaborative project that fosters community through food donation, down-to-earth volunteer opportunities, agricultural education, and by supporting adults with autism and other differences in ability.
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21355 Big Woods Rd.
Dickerson, MD 20842
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