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
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
SUNNY
Sunny joined the Mane Stream herd in the Spring of 2024. He is the perfect height for leaders and sidewalkers but he is also great for our independent riders. Sunny’s slow smooth trot is perfect for those learning how to post. Thank you Someday Stables for donating this super chill and versatile guy.
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!!
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.