Field Trips to the farm are where it’s at in 2023!

A morning at Mane Stream can do wonders for your soul. When students get off the bus, it’s all about learning, and connecting with the horses. So far, 10 school groups with 160 students, have visited the farm this spring alone, with more scheduled for the fall. For many of the students from the New Jersey Regional Day School in Newark, a trip to the country was something totally new with many never having been around a barn or touched a horse.

Our specially trained riding instructors always ensure activities are tailored to each group's ability level and age. And the team of Mane Stream volunteers who assist are an additional layer of safety in our relaxed environment. With all this in place, we still find it impressive to see apprehension turn to smiles. Whether this happens a few minutes after meeting the horses or after a trip or two, it is obvious that our horses help break down those barriers.

Mane Stream’s school field trips vary in group size, age, and ability but everyone ends up enjoying the activities that may include: making treats or feeding, painting a horse, grooming and tacking, leading a horse through an obstacle course, or a quick riding experience. Some groups spend more time connecting with the horses or exploring the whole farm during a scavenger hunt.

But in the end, Mane Stream is excited to share the farm with so many new faces!