activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- Adaptive Riding Lessons Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers Adaptive Riding lessons for students with disabilities aged 7-18, focusing on horsemanship and riding skills in weekly, one-hour small group sessions led by a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor.
- Equine Assisted Activities (Groundwork) Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers Equine Assisted Activities (EAA) focused on groundwork for individuals aged 3-18, with sessions lasting approximately 9 weeks per term, providing interaction with horses without riding.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy (Hippotherapy) Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT), also known as Hippotherapy, for children aged 3-18. This specialized physical therapy utilizes the movement of a walking horse to improve neurological function and sensory integration.
- Facility Maintenance and UpkeepConducts maintenance and routine upkeep of the organization's arenas, barns, and ranch facilities, including purchasing supplies for improvements like arena lights.
- Integrated STEM and Horsemanship Programs Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionOffers programs focused on riding, caring for, and understanding horses, integrated with STEM activities, and has operated summer camps providing hands-on experience in animal care and anatomy.
- Scholarship Program Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides scholarships for equine-assisted therapy and adaptive riding for children with special needs, as well as for other programs and facility improvements.
- Therapeutic Horse-Related Experiences Animal-Assisted Therapeutic EnrichmentSupplies proper equipment and offers animal interaction through grooming and riding to provide hope, happiness, and healing to children, including engaging non-verbal children in naming therapy animals and using smaller ponies for hesitant individuals.
- Therapy Animal Care and Maintenance Equine Rescue and RehabilitationProvides animal care and upkeep to maintain a healthy and dependable herd of therapy horses and a flock of hens that serve as therapy animals.
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how they think
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- Accessible Services through Subsidized Costs and Scholarships subsidized servicesThe organization ensures that financial status does not impede access to its therapeutic services by providing scholarship assistance to riders and offsetting the majority of program costs through fundraising and community support, thereby keeping session fees low for families.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy and Adaptive Riding for Holistic Development equine-assisted therapyMANES AND MIRACLES utilizes equine-assisted therapy, including hippotherapy and adaptive riding, to provide therapeutic interventions for children with special needs. This approach leverages the dynamic movement of horses to improve physical skills such as balance, strength, and coordination, while also fostering emotional and cognitive development like confidence, communication, and sensory regulation through the human-equine bond.
- Flexible In-Kind Donation Model flexible in-kind donation modelThe organization employs a flexible donation model that accepts equivalent items from any source, including pre-owned goods in good condition, to support its operations and programs.
- Integrated STEM and Animal-Focused LearningThe organization combines animal-focused learning, specifically with horses, with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education to provide a unique and engaging learning experience.
- Strategic Animal Selection for Therapeutic Efficacy animal selectionMANES AND MIRACLES carefully selects therapy animals, particularly horses, based on their temperament and suitability for therapeutic interactions. This includes choosing animals of varying sizes and dispositions to accommodate the diverse comfort levels and needs of participants, ensuring effective and safe engagement.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adaptive Riding
Tailored horseback riding lessons for students with disabilities, focusing on horsemanship and riding skills. Provides emotional and physical benefits such as reduced depression/anxiety, increased self-esteem, improved focus, enhanced social skills, strength, coordination, flexibility, and balance. For ages 7-18.
Equine-Assisted Activities (EAA)
Groundwork-focused activities for individuals new to horses, those exceeding weight limits, or unable to participate in mounted activities. Helps develop self-awareness, self-esteem, confidence, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and self-control. For ages 3-18.
Equine-Assisted Therapy (Hippotherapy)
A specialized form of physical therapy using the movement of a walking horse to deliver targeted motor and sensory input. Aims to improve neurological function, sensory integration, balance, strength, sitting posture, and sensory processing. For ages 3-18.
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who they work with
- ASU Partner — Lindsey Pittman, Co-Founder and Office Manager, obtained her Nonprofit Management Certificate through ASU.
- AT Still University of Health Sciences Partner — Jennifer Herbst, DPT, completed her schooling with AT Still University of Health Sciences.
- AZOPT Kid's Place Partner — Nicole Earhart, DPT, works with AZOPT Kid's Place and has been a Manes and Miracles partner since 2019.
- American Hippotherapy Association Partner — Jennifer Herbst, DPT, completed her training through the American Hippotherapy Association in 2010.
- American Hippotherapy Association Partner — Lindsey Young, PT, is American Hippotherapy Association Level I certified.
- American Hippotherapy Association Partner — Nicole Earhart, DPT, completed American Hippotherapy Association Level I training in 2010.
- Arizona Corporate Commission Partner — Lindsey Pittman, Co-Founder and Office Manager, completed the Small Business Digital Academy through Arizona Corporate Commission.
- AzOPT Kid’s Place Partner — Jennifer Herbst, DPT, works with AzOPT Kid’s Place and has been providing physical therapy at Manes and Miracles since 2019.
- B5C Builders Funder — Donated Reba, Dolly, and Loretta, therapy hens.
- Bob Cason Funder — Donated Reba, Dolly, and Loretta, therapy hens.
- Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship Partner — Rebecca Thompson, Program Director, volunteered and worked with Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship for 7 years.
- Center for Autism and Related Disorders Partner — Rebecca Thompson, Program Director, was trained as a behavioral skills therapist with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
- Donald C Brace Foundation Funder — Provided a grant that funded Bandit's purchase.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to communicate upcoming volunteer orientations and engage with the public.
- G. D'Andrea Funder — Sponsored Wally, a therapy horse.
- Hoof Falls and Footfalls Partner — Lindsey Pittman, Co-Founder and Office Manager, received specialized training in Safe and Professional Partnering with Horses through Hoof Falls and Footfalls.
- Julie Neuman Funder — Provided funding for the purchase of Bree and Ruby.
- Kenna Bandura Funder — Sponsored Dolly, a therapy hen.
- Kirkpatrick Family Funder — Sponsored Bree, a therapy horse.
- Lindsey Pittman Funder — Donated Shania, Laney, Kelsea, and Winona, therapy hens.
- Phoenix Zoo Partner — Rebecca Thompson, Program Director, taught horseback riding lessons at the Phoenix Zoo for 5 years.
- Roseann & Jay Taylor Funder — Sponsored Bandit, a therapy horse.
- Spartan Mat Funder — Sponsored Ruby, a therapy pony.
- Tammy Grega Funder — Shares sponsorship of Splash, a therapy horse.
- The Allred Family Funder — Shares sponsorship of Splash, a therapy horse.
- University of Kentucky Partner — Kait Grega, Barn Manager & Volunteer Coordinator, earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky.
- Walmart stores 1512 Funder — Provided a grant to purchase Wally.
- Walmart stores 2671 Funder — Provided a grant to purchase Wally.
- Walmart stores 2778 Funder — Provided a grant to purchase Wally.
- Walmart stores 3751 Funder — Provided a grant to purchase Wally.
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