Spring has definitely sprung and even though the weather was more lion than lamb on Saturday, April 10th, a consistent line of families came to tour the facility, pet the horses, and find out how programs at Mane Stream can benefit children and adults with special needs.
Director of Therapy Services, Melanie Dominko-Richards, MS, CCC-SLP, HPCS was on-site answering questions along with the Head Instructor for our Adaptive Riding program, Jen Dermody.
After talking to Mel and Jen, quite a few of the families left with registration packets in hand, determined to start riding lessons or OT, PT or SLP sessions. Later this spring Katrina Low-Beer, PT, DPT will return to Mane Stream to treat clients on Thursdays.
Let us not forget the few who stopped by because our VOLUNTEERS NEEDED sign is back up! Summer Camp is just around the corner and each day during the 11 WEEKS (that’s right 11 weeks!) of camp we will need 5-6 volunteers to assist campers during grooming, tacking, and riding lessons (M-F 8:15am-12:30pm). We are also in need of volunteers with horse experience to help with our programs during the week.
Anyone who didn’t get the chance to swing by the farm can always call 908.439.9636 and talk with either Mel or Jen about current availabilities or contact them directly via email.
THERAPY: Melanie Dominko-Richards, MS, CCC-SLP, HPCS (melanie@manestreamnj.org)
RIDING: Jen Dermody, Head Riding Instructor (jen@manestreamnj.org)
