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Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center

Welcome to Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. We are a not-for- profit organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and adults living with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities through the benefits of equine-assisted activities. Our therapeutic riding lessons are offered during the spring, summer, and fall. Lessons are staffed by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) [1] - certified instructors.

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Download the Manes & Motions fact sheet [2]

Manes & Motions is a place where participants are given the opportunity to experience freedom and empowerment through movement. Horse and rider become part of a therapeutic relationship, offering our special needs riders the unique opportunity to discover or to regain a sense of adventure, excitement, accomplishment, and joy. We strive to provide support to our participants, families and caregivers, while providing a safe, challenging and enjoyable environment for our riders.

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our affiliation with Hospital for Special Care (HSC) and as a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Premier Accredited Center. Just as other professions use standards of excellence and rating systems to improve the well-being of their industries, professionals in the field of equine-assisted activities have a distinction of their own through the Premier Accredited Center (PAC) program. The PAC program and committee certifies centers such as Manes & Motions, which have exceptional standards and have demonstrated excellence in providing quality equine-assisted activities. A Center such as Manes & Motions, that meets these esteemed accreditation criteria based on administrative, facility, program and applicable special-interest standards, becomes a Premier Accredited Center.

Ensuring excellence and changing lives through equine-assisted activities and therapies.

Source URL: http://hfsc.org/manes-motions

Links:
[1] http://www.narha.org/
[2] http://hfsc.org/sites/default/files/fact_sheets/Manes_Motions.pdf