Mane Stream

Mane Stream's PATH certified riding instructors provided adaptive riding lessons to 81 riders with special needs, teaching riding and horsemanship skills. In 2024 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 2024 we served 72 children over 11 one-week sessions.

Horses for Healing (H4H)- H4H combines riding lessons and grooming/groundwork for individuals living with,recovering from and living life after cancer and those living with Parkinson's Disease. In 2024 we served 4 participants in this program.Mane Stream also provides programs to community groups and school groups throughout the year. We served 373 students, scouts, senior adults and others throughout our field trips and community programs.

Since 1972 Mane Stream has provided therapy services and adaptive horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. In 2024 we served 21 clients with 258 visits to our occupational therapists,physical therapists,speech language pathologists and mental health provider. We also saw 36 students in our program with the Pillar Elementary School. 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 2024, over 150 volunteers provided 6,656 hours of assistance for our programs. Of those hours, 459 were spent in direct service to our therapy services clients.