Mane Stream

Mane Stream's PATH certified riding instructors provided adaptive riding lessons to 79 riders with special needs, teaching riding and horsemanship skills. In 2023 we offered both semi-private and private lessons. These types of lessons ensure that each student receives customized lessons to help them achieve independence.Mane Stream hosts an inclusive summer camp that is NJDOH and PerformCare approved. In 2023 we served 61 children over 10 one-week sessions. Camp is open to special needs children and their typically developing peers.

Horses for Healing (H4H)- H4H combines riding lessons and grooming/groundwork for individuals living with,recovering from and living life after cancer. In 2023 we piloted the program for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease and had 6 individuals participate in H4H. H4H use horses as a way to build trust, strengthen connections, and empower participants to explore their own feelings and emotions creating pathways for healing.

Since 1972 Mane Stream has provided therapy services and adaptive horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. In 2023 we served 21 clients with 349 visits to our occupational therapists,physical therapists,speech language pathologists and mental health provider. Our medical treatment program provides intensive one-on-one therapy sessions with a licensed therapist utilizing the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy. The unique combination of an on-site clinic and the use of the horse provides a one of a kind therapy setting.We are grateful to the many volunteers who make our programs possible. During 2023, over 150 volunteers provided 5,991 hours of assistance for our programs. Of those hours, 697 were spent in direct service to our therapy services clients.