About Us
Sundance is located on 40 acres in rural Navasota serving the surrounding counties of the Brazos Valley, including Grimes, Madison, Brazos, Washington, and Montgomery counties.
Sundance Equine Assisted Therapies was founded by Brad and Laura Allen, community leaders and owners of Allen Therapies, Inc in September 2009. is run by a team of dedicated leaders and a dynamic board of directors.
Laura Allen, our Director, has over 4 years of experience in the industry including instruction, Special Olympics, volunteer management, and fund raising. Laura has BS in Science with an Education minor, which she taught high school chemistry in New Mexico. However, Laura is currently working on another Bachelors Degree in Equine Sciences. Laura loves to teach and school horses. They learn from her as she continues to learn from them. She is currently training her three year old mare the world of competitive trail riding through the ACTHA. Outside her world of horses she is on the Executive Committee for the Grimes County Health Commission and a member of the American Business Womens Association.
Brad Allen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech in 1993. In 2008, Brad was awarded Physical Therapist of the Year for Private Practices. Outside of this role, Brad is actively involved with the Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. He stays very involved with the local communities in which he owns out patient physical therapy clinics through the Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis. Additional continuing education includes getting his Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech.
Sundance Riding Center is working on becoming a warm and welcoming community hub, improving the lives of the people it serves while providing rich and numerous opportunities for area volunteers and equine professionals.
Everyone wants to know how our logo and name came about...
The name Sundance was the name of Laura's first horse which her mom and dad bought her when she was younger. So as a tribute to her family and the continued support they have given, she thought it was fitting to name it the program Sundance. Laura thanks her mom and dad for giving her "equinitis".
The logo is from a custom made necklace Laura's husband Brad made for her on their 13th anniversary. It is a one of a kind and she holds it dear to her heart.
SEAT is giving hope to riders and volunteers through the use of horses.
