Volunteer Milestones - July 2025

Join us in giving a massive round of applause to the incredible volunteers who have reached significant hour and anniversary milestones! Your dedication and tireless efforts are the backbone of everything we achieve. Each moment you dedicate and every bit of energy you pour into our mission directly impacts our success.

2,500+ Lifetime Hours
 Nancy Grossweiler has been a pillar of our volunteer team for over 16 years, dedicating more than 2,500 hours to our mission. She is one of our invaluable longliners for therapy sessions and also consistently helps with riding lessons, annual horse show, Girl Scout field trips, and even takes time off from work to support our summer camps. Nancy is also a tireless advocate for our fundraising events, always working hard to secure silent auction items from local businesses. We are incredibly grateful for her long-standing dedication and generosity.

2,000+ Lifetime Hours
Throughout the past seven years, Leroy Hunninghake has become an indispensable part of our team, dedicating over 2,000 hours to our mission. Whether it's the small but crucial tasks like taking out the garbage and restocking paper towels, or larger responsibilities like assisting the barn manager and coordinating the Bonnie Brae weekly visits, he's always the first to jump in. His true passion lies in seeing our participants have fun and succeed. We are incredibly grateful for Leroy's dedication and are so happy that Mane Stream has become such an important part of his life.

100+ Hours
Emma Iglesias, Nikhita Iyers (INTERN), Sophie Kaltenbach, Olivia Martin (INTERN), Sydney Quinn

3 Year Anniversary
Molly McDonald, Dana Rounsaville

1 Year Anniversary
Hannah B., Alex Gunson, Margot Huelsbergen, Jaime Katz, Li Li Lin, Maddie Loonan, Rose Pontecorvo, Palma Schwab, Hannah Van Campen

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Welcome NEW Volunteers
Sophia Ashton, Emily B., Katherine Berger, Maya Bhatt, Mary Cappelletti, Bridget Drew, Dawn Eisele, Jill Finver, Rachel Linares, Alessia Mogan, Julia Munz, Tina Peckman, Emily Pucha, Lila Rockmore, Madison Schlaefer, Jo-Ann Schultz, Leanna Schultz, Nora Stashefski, Victoria Velasco, Yajing Zhou

That's a ton of new people to help with the MULTITUDE of end of summer & fall volunteer slots. If you see a new face around the barn, please introduce yourself! A friendly welcome and some guidance can make a huge difference, especially if someone seems shy or unsure.

A warm welcome goes a long way in making our team stronger!

Enrich Your Whole Week

Horses for Healing Starts October 13th!

Discover the incredible power of time on a horse! Our FREE Horses for Healing program offers a unique path to renewed confidence and emotional & physical strength for individuals living with cancer and Parkinson's disease. Starting October 13th, our fall session connects participants with our wonderful horses, fostering profound bonds that reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, and bring a renewed sense of joy and purpose. This isn't just about riding; it's about building relationships and finding inner peace.

And the best part? Many of our participants tell us that the peace they find in that single hour, once a week, carries over to enrich their whole week!

If you know someone who could truly benefit from this transformative experience, please share this post and help us reach them!

Find all the details and how to register.

Starbucks Foundation Awards Grant

Thank you from Week 7 Adult Campers!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

We want to give a huge thank you to The Starbucks Foundation for the generous $1,000 Neighborhood Grant! This grant was made possible through the dedication of our incredible volunteer and Starbucks partner (employee), Michael (Wolfy) N.

This funding will help us continue to provide amazing experiences for our riders, like the five adult adaptive riders who attended our recent summer camp! Thank you for supporting our mission and making a difference in our community!

Dover Rider Rewards Program

We're thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Dover Saddlery that's designed to benefit our participants and Mane Stream! In addition to a 10% discount for NEW Riders, Dover Saddlery’s Rider Rewards program is making it even easier for our participants to get the gear they need (or want 😉).

Here's how it works:

  • Participants: Sign up to receive a $25 digital coupon each quarter, redeemable in-store at Dover Saddlery! It's a fantastic way to save on those must-have items (helmets, half-chaps, boots, and more).

  • Perks for Mane Stream: For every $25 coupon redeemed by our participants, we will receive a $10 reward for our future Dover Saddlery purchases!

Signup for Dover Rider Rewards Program

It's a win-win, ensuring our participants have a positive and successful shopping experience while supporting their passion as a rider or achieving their therapy goals.

Ready to get started?
Sign up directly via THIS LINK or by scanning the QR code.

We're so excited about this new program and look forward to partnering with you and Dover Saddlery!

Splash Into Success

Mane Stream's Horse Bathing Tips!

Want to master the art of a perfect horse bath and keep our equine partners happy? Our Volunteer Coordinator has just released essential Horse Bathing Tips, guiding you through the "Mane Stream way." These easy-to-follow guidelines ensure consistent, positive experiences for all our horses, helping them stay calm, comfortable, and well-behaved. Dive in and make bath time a splash for everyone!

Horse Bathing Tips

OT and Speech Openings Coming Soon!

Share the News!

We're thrilled to announce that we'll soon have a couple of new client slots open for our exceptional occupational therapy & speech-language pathology program, right here at our farm in Oldwick, New Jersey!

Our unique approach integrates hippotherapy (the horse's movement) and the natural terrain of the farm to help clients achieve a wide range of goals. For OT, this includes developing motor skills, improving sensory processing, enhancing emotional regulation, and building social skills. For SLP, we focus on improving articulation, developing language comprehension and expression, enhancing social communication, and strengthening executive functioning skills.

These slots are a fantastic opportunity to access our dedicated and compassionate team, all while experiencing the profound benefits of working with licensed therapists and horses in a natural environment.

Learn more about Therapy Services at Mane Stream.

Step Up for Safety Campaign Soars Past Goal!

Thank to YOU we’re Enhancing Rider Security

Miss Kelly celebrates our nation and the arrival of our NEW Flex-on Safety Stirrups!!

Mane Stream is delighted to announce the resounding success of its "Step Up for Safety" campaign, which has not only met but significantly exceeded its fundraising goal. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, the campaign raised an incredible $3,500, surpassing its $3,150 target.

The "Step Up for Safety" initiative was launched to address a critical safety update in equestrian standards. Several major organizations, including the USA Pony Club and USEF, have or will soon officially ban Peacock stirrups due to evolving safety concerns. While once a common choice for therapeutic and adaptive riding, these stirrups are now considered outdated and potentially dangerous due to issues like degrading elastic bands and inconsistent release during a fall.

Mane Stream, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of its riders, quickly initiated this campaign to replace our youth Peacock stirrups with safer, approved alternatives, such as the Flex-On Safe-On Stirrups. To ensure the best fit and function for future orders, we strategically purchased an initial set including 6 youth pairs, 5 adult pairs, 1 youth pair with a cage, and 1 adult pair with a cage to evaluate their performance before a larger investment. The community's immediate and enthusiastic response has been truly heartwarming.

"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for the incredible support shown for our 'Step Up for Safety' campaign," said Jen Dermody, Director of Programs. "Your generosity has allowed us to not only meet our initial goal but exceed it, ensuring we can continue to provide the safest possible environment for all our riders.” You truly helped us REIN in the RISK!

Thank You Step Up for Safety Donors!

Barbara Burke, Teresa Callahan, Patricia Colbert, Kathryn Coyne, Alison Crowley, Victoria Dinsell, Laura Edelson, Julia Greifeld, Nancy Grossweiler, Jane Hylicke, Karen Kaufhold,
Patrice Keiling, Hildy Knight, Donna Lawse, Michelle Lawse, Elaine Milano,
Pine Woods Farm, Chip Quayle, and Kevin Ruta.

The success of this campaign is a testament to the community's dedication to Mane Stream's mission. We look forward to replacing other vital equipment, specifically cage and "S" bend stirrups, as funds permit. Every donation, regardless of size, makes a tangible difference in enhancing the safety and quality of life for our participants.

DIDN’T GET THE CHANCE TO DONATE?
Help fund our future order and keep even more riders safe, supported, and confidently progressing in their lessons. DONATE NOW

Volunteer Major Milestones

Join us in giving a massive round of applause to the incredible volunteers who have reached significant hour and anniversary milestones! Your dedication and tireless efforts are the backbone of everything we achieve. Each moment you dedicate and every bit of energy you pour into our mission directly impact our success.

2,500+ Lifetime Hrs. Nancy Grossweiler

100+ Lifetime Hrs. Hannah B.

3rd Anniversary Tess Coffey

1st Anniversary Bridget Cornog, Sophie Kaltenbach, Rhea Kansal, Sydney Quinn, Brandon Robinson, Will Skowyra

Thank you for being such an indispensable part of our community. Your contributions are truly invaluable!