Mane Stream provides a diversified equine assisted program. Mane Stream offers adaptive riding, adaptive driving, equine assisted therapy, interactive vaulting, an inclusive day camp, and school and vocational programming.
Adaptive riding (recently called therapeutic riding) is a recreational program designed to provide beneficial physical activity and emotional benefit through learning and applying horsemanship skills. Riders develop improved balance, stamina and coordination. The emotional or psychological benefits are primarily the result of meeting the challenges presented by riding and achieving goals while striving to accomplish riding independently.
Equine assisted therapy is the fastest growing program at Mane Stream. Equine assisted therapy is a treatment strategy whereby a licensed occupational, physical, or speech therapist uses a horse in sessions to help achieve a client’s goals and objectives. Licensed therapists of each discipline are cross-trained in the movement and behavior of the horse and in the application of the horses’ movement as an innovative strategy in therapy. The three dimensional, rhythmic movement achieved while a client sits astride a horse is unique and facilitates improvements in motor, sensory and cognitive domains. The sensory input that a client is challenged with during a session cannot be reproduced in traditional clinic settings, making the horse a valuable part of rehabilitative treatment.
As a complement to our year-round programs, each summer Mane Stream holds Camp Cold Brook, an inclusive day camp program for both children with disabilities and able-bodied children. The camp has attained full approval as a youth camp from both state and county health departments. In addition to daily riding lessons and learning horsemanship skills, campers participate in games, crafts, and other equine activities.
Interactive Vaulting
Vaulting is an interactive group session where participants learn gymnastics, games and social problem solving around and on the horse.
Adaptive Driving
Adaptive driving provides participants with a chance to learn carriage driving with adapted teaching techniques and/or adaptive equipment. Learning to drive a carriage can be a fun and rewarding experience for someone who is unable to ride or someone who is seeking more independence.
