Spirit’s Fund
Honoring the memory of Whispering Manes’ first pony who touched the lives of so many riders, this fund is dedicated to supporting the essential needs of the herd.
Mission: To benefit children and adults with special needs or disabilities by offering them the opportunity to interact with dedicated horses in a manner that promotes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Our Beliefs
We believe people can develop therapeutic relationships with horses, crossing boundaries of speech and physical disabilities in a way that encourages healing and improved self-esteem.
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What We Do
Equine Assisted Services (EAS) at Whispering Manes
Through EAS, people with a range of physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities may develop improved balance, strength and coordination. Additionally, learning to interact with horses leads to an increased sense of confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Individuals who routinely participate in EAS frequently develop a unique relationship with a horse creating a bond based on trust and mutual respect. Ultimately, participating in EAS may lead to improved cognitive, communication, behavioral and social skills for many students.
Whispering Manes is pleased to offer a variety of equine assisted services year-round and on a seasonal basis.
We do not have mental health therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech language pathologists on staff, and we do NOT offer equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) or hippotherapy. We are happy to work with your therapist or refer you to therapists who offer these services. Please click here to contact us for additional information about our programs.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Therapeutic Horsemanship
Veteran’s Program
Mini Manes Programs:
Literacy Program
Summer Camp
Field Trips
Who We Are
Meet our horses, staff and learn a little about our history.