THE HERD
OUR EQUINE STAFF MEMBERS
Love our horses and want to help support them? We are looking for sponsors for the herd. $5,000 for one horse for a year, $3,750 for 9 months, $2,500 for 6 months and $1,250 for 3 months. All levels include a meet and greet and sponsor name on horse’s stall. Contact Trish Hegeman at trish@manestreamnj.org for more sponsor benefits. Become a sponsor!
Interested in donating a horse or pony? Contact Jen Dermody jen@manestreamnj.org
Birthday: 5/18/2005
Breed: Warmblood
Color: Bay
Height: 14 hands
Discipline: Hunter Jumper
BUBBLES
Bubbles joined the Mane Stream herd in the spring of 2022. After years of showing in the hunter/jumper ring with Redfield, Bubbles transitioned to our Adaptive Riding program without a hitch. Due to his symmetrical movement and size, we are excited to use Bubbles in our therapy program! Riders and clients alike love both his name and his personality. Thank you to Redfield for donating this versatile pony!
BUZZ
Buzz joined Mane Stream in the summer of 2016. He immediately loved participating in camp. Buzz is a favorite among instructors for teaching riders to canter. We thank Renae Flanagan for donating Buzz!
Birthday: 6/1/2013
Breed: Palomino
Color: Palomino
Height: 14.2 hands
Discipline: Pony Hunters
Show Name: Keeping It Blue
CODY
Cody (show name: Keeping it Blue) joined the Mane Stream herd in November of 2022. From the moment this 14.2 hand Palomino gelding came to the barn he was a favorite with riders and volunteers alike. He has a playful personality and loves lots of attention. We are very excited to have him as the newest member of our herd and send out a special thank you to Elizabeth Salituri for donating this amazing pony.
Birthday: 2003
Breed: Irish Draft
Color: Black
Height: 17+ hands
Discipline: Hunter Jumper
Show Name: Welcome Dawn
DOnald
Welcome Dawn (DON) is gogeous 17+ hand Irish Draught that joined the herd in June of 2023. He is strong enough to carry our larger and more experienced riders, but also calm enough for our inexperienced riders. Don knows his job! That’s not to say he isn’t a big puppy dog that is always on the lookout for some love from the volunteers and staff. He’s going to be a camper favorite for sure!! Thank you Melissa Thomas for entrusting Don to Mane Stream!
DORITO
Dorito joined the Mane Stream herd in December of 2016. Dorito became an instant favorite among volunteers, riders and instructors for his steady eddy attitude. Thank you Andrea Davey for donating Dorito.
Birthday: 2007
Breed: Welsh Cross
Color: Pinto/Paint
Height: 13.2 hands
Discipline: Hunter Pony
Show Name: Not Your Average Joe
Donated by: The Iglesias Family
joey
Joey joined the herd in June of 2023 and was the first pony to come already covered in paint and glitter! Joey’s calm demeanor and stellar attitude make this cute 13.2 hand pony a perfect fit for our therapy program. This pony can also really strut his stuff in the riding ring! His beautiful trot provides a very comfortable gait for our smaller riders. And he's as cute as a button with that beautiful pinto coloring. Thank you Iglesias family for donating this very versatile pony for our diverse programs.
JUDGE
Judge joined Mane Stream in the spring of 2019. Previously he had an extensive career show in the hunter ring. Thank you Allie Walsh for donating Judge to us!
Birthday: 1/1/2001
Breed: Connemara
Color: Grey
Height: 14.2 hands
Discipline: PonyHunter
Show Name: McJagger
MIckey
Mickey (show name: McJagger) joined the herd in December of 2021. Donated by Red Oak Farm, this charming 14.2 hand Connemara was a pony hunter in his day. Now he is teaching our smaller riders all the ropes from walk, trot and even how to canter.
MINNIE
Minnie joined the herd in November of 2011. She is known around the barn for her forward walk and docile manner. Thank you Sheila and John Tweedie for purchasing Minnie for Mane Stream!
Birthday: 2004
Breed: Haflinger
Color: Palomino
Height: 13.1 hands
Discipline: Pleasure/Lesson
PEANUT
Peanut came to Mane Stream in September of 2021 after retiring as a pleasure/lesson pony. He is a great height for many of our therapy clients and will definitely be a favorite during summer camp. We are totally excited to have him join the Mane Stream family. Thank you Barrie Saltzman for donating this little cutie!
Birthday: Aged
Breed: Welsh
Color: Chestnut
Height: 12.3 hands
Discipline: Pony Hunter
Show Name: Land’s End Snapdragon
SNAPPY
Land’s End Snapdragon (Snappy) joined the herd in the summer of 2023. This little guy’s calm demeanor has made him an exceptional addition to both our therapy and adaptive riding programs. Snappy is a cutie that will happily snuggle anyone that comes his way. After his impressive show career, we are excited to have a little pony for some of our youngest therapy clients. Thank you to Bethie, Libby, and Red Oak Farm LLC for donating Snappy to us!
TINK
Tink came to Mane Stream in July of 2010. Her sweet attitude and striking coloring made her an instant favorite among everyone. Tink is one of our go-to horses for adaptive riding and camp. Tink was awarded PATH Intl. Region 2 Horse of the Year in 2022!!
Birthday: 1/1/2001
Breed: Argentinian Warmblood
Color: Grey
Height: 16.2 hands
Discipline: Hunter Jumper
Show Name: Best Dressed
Donated by: Becky Cannon
TUX
Tux (show name: Best Dressed) joined the Mane Stream Herd in December of 2021. This tall Argentinian Warmblood used to compete in the hunter jumpers but now provides a safe ride for our more advanced riders learning to canter and jump small jumps. Thank you Becky Cannon for sharing Tux with us for this important career change.
