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Erin Hennessy of Somerset riding Joe, “Horses for Healing (H4H) has been the highlight of my week, each week, and such an important part of me KICKING CANCER TO THE CURB and getting strong.”
The spring session of Horses for Healing (H4H) starts in April.
One of the only programs of its kind in our area, Horses for Healing is for individuals living with, recovering from, and living life after cancer…and it’s FREE!
Over the six-week program, participants will find new ways to deal with difficult and stressful health challenges through bonding with the horses and learning a new skill in a supportive environment. H4H combines groundwork, riding lessons, and horse care as it creates community among the participants.
For one hour each week, program facilitator, Kelly Champion, a PATH Intl. certified instructor, will guide the small group of participants in overcoming their personal challenges, whether physical or emotional, and teach them to ride a horse. For some, it may be the very first time on a horse, for others it will be a return to a much-loved hobby. In fact, for many participants, part of the attraction of the program is the desire to regain a skill or recapture a memory from before their cancer diagnosis.
Time spent with the Mane Stream horses is a wonderful aid to recovery, bringing joy and helping participants to relax and feel less stressed. Weekly activities are tailored to each person’s capabilities based on how they are feeling that day. Participants may spend all their time grooming and bonding with a horse or move on to more physical activities.
For more information contact Kelly Champion at kelly@manestreamnj.org or 908-439-9636.
