Main Stay Therapeutic Farm Camp

Main Stay Therapeutic Farm offers Adaptive Riding + Horsemanship, Equine and Animal Assisted Learning, Leadership and Team Building, School Services, Nature-Based Experiences, and Additional Farm Experiences. Adaptive Riding + Horsemanship is offered in weekly lessons during Winter, Spring/Summer, and Fall sessions. Equine and Animal Assisted Learning uses large and small animals in multi-week sessions, typically 1 to 2 hours long over at least 4 weeks.

Programs

• Adaptive Riding + Horsemanship — Riders must be 3 years in age or older · Weekly lessons; offered in three seasonal sessions: Winter, Spring/Summer, and Fall
• Equine and Animal Assisted Learning — Individuals and groups of all ages · Multi-week sessions; typically 1-2 hour sessions over at least 4 weeks · Facilitated activities with large and small animals; sessions are based on the individual needs of the client or group.
• Leadership and Team Building
• School Services
• Nature-Based Experiences
• Additional Farm Experiences

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Adaptive Riding + Horsemanship: three seasonal sessions (Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall); Equine and Animal Assisted Learning: multi-week sessions, typically 1-2 hours over at least 4 weeks
• Facility hours: Monday: 9am - 5pm; Tuesday: 9am - 5pm; Wednesday: 9am - 5pm; Thursday: 9am - 5pm; Friday: 9am - 5pm

About the provider

Main Stay Therapeutic Farm started in 1984. Its mission is to enrich mind, body and spirit through connections with horses, animals and nature. It is a Premier accredited PATH Intl. center and works with community partners including public schools, county mental health agencies, and treatment programs.

Riders must be 3 years in age or older and weigh 200 pounds or less. Volunteers are required to submit a background check and undergo extensive training. EAAL sessions are not eligible to be billed through insurance plans. Financial assistance is available for riders experiencing financial barriers.

Last updated August 20, 2026.