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Manito Life Center .. Our farm is home to both Manito Equestrian Center and Manito Life Center. While our first priority is safety, our main goal is to have fun and enjoy horses.

Manito Equestrian Center is a year-round equestrian facility located on a scenic 60-acre preserved farm in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We strive to provide the best possible experience for every rider, regardless of their age or ability. Horses and riders alike are sure to love our beautiful and historic farm. With a two hundred year old bank barn boasting lovely dutch door stalls, a 90 x 140 foot in

door arena for all weather riding, a large outdoor arena, seven separate turnout fields lush with grass, and acres of trails, we are able to provide a soothing and relaxing atmosphere for both our two-legged and four-legged friends. Our farm offers a variety of services, including riding lessons from beginner to the advanced levels, leasing programs, summer day camp, birthday parties, and full boarding services. We are currently accepting new lesson students, summer camp applications, and boarders. Manito Life Center

Children experiencing trauma are especially vulnerable and can benefit immensely from the interactions with Manito's horses, beautiful farm and trained staff. Manito Life Center was founded by M. Lisa Schadt, R.N. She attended Bucknell University and Allentown Hospital School of Nursing and has received training through EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association). Manito Life Center's EAGLE program is designed to promote resilience and the development of protective factors, life skills and competencies, and offers children challenges, fun and opportunities for growth and healing. In addition to equine therapies and exercises, complementary nature-based programs are employed. Manito Life Center offers both equine- assisted psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning programs. Equine- assisted psychotherapy consists of a therapeutic team including a licensed therapist, horse-handler and up to seventeen horses. The equine- assisted learning program is facilitated by a trained staff utilizing a unique program that has been well received by schools and agencies of social work as well as local school districts. For more information please call our office at 610/433-3707.

The Manito show team attended the New England Gypsy Horse Club Gypsy Vanner and Open Breed Horse Show on May 4-5th 2024....
13/05/2024

The Manito show team attended the New England Gypsy Horse Club Gypsy Vanner and Open Breed Horse Show on May 4-5th 2024. It was a wonderful weekend full of teamwork, camaraderie, and fun for our Manito family. The Manito team took home 97 placings and an additional 12 Championships/High Point awards. All three Gyspy Vanners Qualified to go to the Gypsy Vanner Nationals in Texas (Goal for 2025!!!). Thank you to our families that came up to cheer on our riders and horses. We received so many compliments about how kind, considerate and sportsmanlike our entire team was. Great job!

Manito attended the New England Gypsy Horse Club Regional show in Cobbleskill, NY this past weekend and had a fantastic ...
13/09/2023

Manito attended the New England Gypsy Horse Club Regional show in Cobbleskill, NY this past weekend and had a fantastic show! It was a double pointed show for Gyspy Vanners and had Open Breed classes as well. We took more than 40 ribbons and 5 Championships/Hi point awards.

Congratulations to owners Missy Saraceno and Danelle Bittner. IGH Just Another Knockout "Rocky" won his age division halter class, Grand Champion Junior Gelding and Grand Champion Gelding, All ages. He also won top ribbons in In Hand Trail, Liberty, North American Bred In Hand and Color Class. Rocky qualified for the Gypsy Nationals in all divisions shown in.

Congratulations to owners Alex Botrus, Danielle Mulligan and Danis Botrus. Ainsley Hot Waffles "Popcorn" was Reserve Grand Champion Senior Gelding In Hand. He also took first in Liberty with a breathtaking performance that had the crowd on their feet. He won Jr. Horse In Hand Trail Obstacles on a very challenging course and Color Class. Popcorn qualified for Gypsy Nationals in all divisions shown in.

Congratulations to owner Jessica Williams (Lessee Manito Equestrian Center) for a stellar performance by Zeke. He was shown to first place in All Breed Equitation, Pleasure and Ranch Riding by Zoe Rachor. He was shown to first place in All Breed Leadline Equitation and Pleasure by Alex Botrus. Alex and Zeke were awarded Hi Point Champion for the Leadline Division. Zeke was shown to second place by Allison O'Connor in All Breed Trail over a challenging course, and placed high in Discipline Rail as well. Zeke was awarded All Breed Hi Point Reserve Champion for the show.

This show was a truly wonderful experience. More important than ribbons was the memories our Manito family made together. We are truly blessed to have some of the most wonderful and fun clients. A special thank you to our clients and families that drove up to the show to support our horses and riders. We are looking forward to adding another Gypsy Vanner to our show string soon! Kelly Phillips recently purchased A Wizards Spell Kensingtons "Romily" who will be shipping up from Texas at the end of this month!

22/11/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful team of staff and volunteers, and to our amazing riders and families who make every day so special. I am so grateful to have all of you with us at Manito. Thank you for all you do to make Manito the special place that it is. You are awesome!

Sharing two great events from our friends at Twin Ponds Holistic Heath. Check out their site for more details or to con...
14/11/2022

Sharing two great events from our friends at Twin Ponds Holistic Heath. Check out their site for more details or to contact them with questions. http://www.twinpondsholistic.com/

We had an amazing 2am delivery to the farm. Stay turned for more updates on the TWO new arrivals in the coming days!
13/10/2022

We had an amazing 2am delivery to the farm. Stay turned for more updates on the TWO new arrivals in the coming days!

22/12/2021

As 2021 draws to a close, I want to thank you so much for your continued support in helping us to create a brighter tomorrow for our riders. Wishing our students, families, staff, volunteers and friends a happy, safe and healthy holiday and new year!

Please take a moment to read Ian's story. We are thankful to have such an amazing person in our community and hope you ...
27/11/2021

Please take a moment to read Ian's story. We are thankful to have such an amazing person in our community and hope you enjoy getting to know more about him.

24/11/2021

I am so thankful to have such wonderful students, families, volunteers and staff working together at Manito. Every day, you help to make Manito the special place that it is. Thank you for all you do throughout the year. You are awesome! Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Lisa

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07/06/2021

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02/06/2021

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05/05/2021

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09/02/2021

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09/02/2021

We are seeking artistic volunteers to draw or paint horse pictures for future camp workbooks and other literature. If you are interested in helping Manito Life Center with your artistic skills, please reach out! 610-433-3707.
Thank you!

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