OLIVIA, NIKHITA, SADIE
We are excited to welcome Olivia (Liv), Nikhita, and Sadie as our Summer Camp Interns for 2025! Over the next 10 weeks, these three impressive young women will be right in the heart of the action, helping to create a fun, enriching, and empowering experience for every camper who joins us at the barn.
Each intern brings a unique blend of experience, energy, and passion to the program, whether it’s a deep love of horses, a background in special needs support, or a goal to bring equine-assisted programs into their future careers. Want to know who plays three musical instruments, who’s majoring in neuroscience, and who’s been a camp counselor since high school?
Olivia Martin is a senior at Liberty University, majoring in Family and Child Development.
Olivia “Liv” Martin
Known as Liv, this Liberty University senior is pursuing her degree in Family and Child Development with a clear passion for helping others. Liv brings with her a well-rounded background in horsemanship, having been riding since the age of fifteen, as well as solid experience in groundwork and barn chores.
Her heart for individuals with special needs is evident through her hands-on roles as a “Buddy Program Aid” and “Night to Shine Buddy” at Liquid Church in Mountainside. Coupled with several summers as a camp counselor, Liv is no stranger to the energy, flexibility, and compassion that a great camp experience requires.
After graduation, Liv plans to combine her love of horses and her dedication to service by working in the field of equine-assisted programming. She’s excited to join Mane Stream this summer, knowing this internship will not only deepen her practical experience but also help shape her future in a field she’s deeply passionate about.
Nikhita Iyer is a rising junior at Rutgers University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Disability Studies.
NIKHITA IYER
Nikhita is a rising junior at Rutgers University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Disability Studies. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and disability advocacy, with a particular focus on supporting and understanding neurodivergent populations. She is committed to contributing to research that advances inclusive and accessible mental health care and education.
Following her undergraduate studies, Nikhita plans to pursue a master’s degree and Ph.D. in neuroscience. Her long-term goal is to become a research scientist and university professor, where she can combine her passion for discovery with her dedication to teaching and mentorship.
Nikhita is an animal lover and loves reading about different species. She also likes sketching, painting, and crafting. Additionally, she likes to play instruments in her free time. She can play the Piano, Clarinet, and Guitar. She is very excited to be an intern this summer and can’t wait to work with everyone!
Sadie Holgreen is studying psychology at Brookdale Community College.
SADIE Holgreen
Sadie is a 20-year-old psychology student at Brookdale Community College. Born and raised in Cedar Hills, Utah, she grew up caring for animals, especially horses, and proudly identifies as a self-proclaimed “horse girl.”
Living near Utah’s renowned American Fork Canyon, Sadie developed a deep love for the outdoors. She enjoys hiking, camping, and hunting, but her favorite activity is trail riding in the mountains. She often says there’s nothing like riding through American Fork Canyon.
Sadie also comes from a large family, which helped shape her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Her upbringing fostered a strong sense of empathy and a passion for helping others. Known for her upbeat attitude, she strives to uplift those around her.
While researching internship opportunities, Sadie discovered Mane Stream and immediately knew it was the right fit. Her long-term goal is to open her own assisted riding program, and she sees her internship here as a meaningful step toward that dream.
