MANE EVENT at ANDOVER EQUESTRIAN CENTER- Horseback Riding and Care, Therapeutic Riding, Training, Boarding and more

Why We are Here 

Mane Event is an equestrian-oriented education, care and recreation company based at the Anne Arundel County's Andover Park Equestrian Center in Linthicum, Maryland.      

Mane Event serves horse riders of all ages, abilities and skill levels.  The Center also hosts community-based agricultural clubs such as 4-H and local horse and pony clubs.  With a unique focus on special needs and therapeutic riding, Mane Event provides access and opportunities to experience equestrian recreation on a limited or perpetual basis. 

Mane Event is a charitable non-profit organization also providing numerous opportunities for volunteers seeking rewarding equestrian or agricultural based civic activities.   

Instructional Programs

Riding and equine care programs for riders of all skill levels are offered by Mane Event at the Andover Equestrian Center.  These include;

Therapeutic Riding:  Private and group lessons taught by PATH International -certified instructors designed to teach recreational horseback riding skills to individuals with physical, social, cognitive and educational needs.  Trained horse handlers and side-walkers are available to assist as needed.

Hippotherapy:  Equine-facilitated therapy is available for riders with specific and prescribed therapy goals.  Mounted sessions are conducted with a physician's prescription under the direction of a licensed physical, occupational or speech therapist, a certified therapeutic riding instructor and an appropriate number of volunteers performing the functions of horse leader and side-walkers. The horse's movement is used by the therapist to facilitate activity and normalize tone specific to the client's goals.

Equine Care and Management:  Ground lessons covering a broad range of equine care and management topics including horse handling, basic equine first aid, common equine health issues and treatment, grooming tools and techniques, barn maintenance and proper feeding and nutrition.

Horsemanship – Beginner:  Introduction to basic riding skills including balance, control and ring etiquette.  Riders learn to properly mount/dismount, walk, trot and perform simple riding patterns.  Lessons are taught by a qualified instructor and are available to adults and children five years of age and up.

Horsemanship – Intermediate:  Expand on basic skills by learning to canter and work over cavaletti, ride outside the ring, and execute simple dressage maneuvers.  Lessons are taught by a qualified instructor and are available to adults and children ten years old and over.  

Horsemanship – Advanced:  Lessons are tailored to individual rider’s goals.  Jumping and dressage instruction are available.  Lessons are taught by a qualified instructor and are available to adults and children fourteen and up.  

 Special Event Programming

• Seasonal Shows including shows hosted by the Linthicum 4-H Hi-Riders and Potomac Valley Dressage Association
  
• Seasonal Events
• Competitions
• Seminars and Clinics
• Parties and Picnics
  

Camp and Pony Pals

• Horse (Day) Camp is offered during school's summer break. Day camps serve multiple levels of riding skill for children ages 6 to 12. Campers take part in basic riding instruction and horse care, fun and instructional barn games and activities. Each week incorporates an afternoon showcase for parents, followed by a picnic.
• Horse Mini Camp is offered during school holiday breaks throughout the year.   Mini camps are similar in format to summer day camp.
  
• Pony Pals introduces young children to horses with fundamental contact and activities   
  

Program Integration with the Community

Mane Event conducts outreach and strives to integrate and expand programs and services in conjunction with;  

• Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks especially, the adjacent Andover Park, Andover Recreation Center and BWI Trail Park
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools in particular, the adjacent Lindale Middle School
• Anne Arundel County Parents of Downs Syndrome
• University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
• Maryland Cooperative Extension
• Anne Arundel County 4-H Camp
• Linthicum Hi-Riders 4-H Club
• Pasadena Horse and Pony Club
• Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues
• Boy and Girl Scouts
• the surrounding Linthicum community

Programs and services are coordinated with other associated Anne Arundel County-leased agricultural facilities such as the;

• Sunrise Farm, the former United States Naval Academy Dairy Farm in Gambrills
• Andy Smith Equestrian Center
• Other relevant programs operated on properties managed by Anne Arundel County Central Services Real Estate Division

Programs and services are also coordinated with and utilize the support of the Maryland Department of Agriculture Horse Industry Board and the Animal Health Section to;   

• Raise the level of public awareness of Anne Arundel County’s equestrian/equine traditions
• Raise the level of public awareness of the positive impact of horses on the quality of life in Anne Arundel County
• To provide support as a resource for Anne Arundel County horse owners, and
• To foster a standard of care for Anne Arundel County horses.

Boarding Program and Facilities  

Weather 

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WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY FOR RIDING LESSONS

Mane Event will cancel lessons when the following conditions exist or are forecast for lesson time 6 to 8 hours before lessons are scheduled to occur:

• the temperature or wind chill is below 35-degrees
• if the arena surface is frozen and deemed unsafe by Mane Event Program Director
• winds exceed 25 mph
• tornado warnings, severe rain, hail, heavy snow or thunderstorms
• driving conditions are considered hazardous

Cancellation Procedure:

1. Notice of blanket lesson cancellations due to inclement weather shall be made by the Mane Event Program Director only and shall be posted at ManeEventAtAndover@groups.facebook.com. The Program Director shall also notify instructors of cancelled lessons.

2. If cancellations are made by the Program Director, the Mane Event instructor shall contact riders as soon as practical.

3. Instructors shall contact the Mane Event Program Director immediately if either they or the rider cancel lessons without explicit instruction from the Program Director. Lessons cancelled by Mane Event shall not incur a charge to the rider.

4. Cancellations by the rider due to weather conditions with less than the required notice shall be considered for credit by the Program Director.

5. If riders or instructors are in doubt as to whether lessons will occur, they should call the Mane Event office at (410) 662-7858.

Please Contact us for More information

PHYSICAL LOCATION

Mane Event Equestrian Programs, Incorporated
at Andover Equestrian Center
433 Andover Road
Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090

MAIL ADDRESS (including vendors)

Mane Event Equestrian Programs, Incorporated
612 West University Parkway
Baltimore, Maryland 21210

PHONE - EMAIL - WEB

(410) 662-7858
email:  RideOn@ManeEventRide.org
web:  http://maneeventride.org/index.html

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