Spirit’s Fund
Honoring the memory of Whispering Manes’ first pony who touched the lives of so many riders, this fund is dedicated to supporting the essential needs of the herd.
Mission: To benefit children and adults with special needs or disabilities by offering them the opportunity to interact with dedicated horses in a manner that promotes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Our Beliefs
We believe people can develop therapeutic relationships with horses, crossing boundaries of speech and physical disabilities in a way that encourages healing and improved self-esteem.
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Community Partnerships
What We Do
Equine Assisted Services (EAS) at Whispering Manes
The Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) at Whispering Manes offer individuals with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities the opportunity to build strength, balance, and coordination in an engaging, outdoor environment. As participants learn to work with horses, they often gain confidence, independence, and a stronger sense of self.
Many participants develop a meaningful bond with their horse—one rooted in trust, communication, and mutual respect. This unique connection can open the door to growth in cognitive, behavioral, social, and communication skills. For many students, EAS becomes a powerful pathway to personal development and overall well-being.
We do not have mental health therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech language pathologists on staff, and we do NOT offer equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) or hippotherapy. We are happy to work with your therapist or refer you to therapists who offer these services. Please click here to contact us for additional information about our programs.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Therapeutic Horsemanship
Veteran’s Program
Manes and Tales Literacy Program
Summer Camp
Field Trips
Who We Are
Meet our horses, staff and learn a little about our history.