Equine-Assisted Programs for Healing and Hope
Healing with horses for teen and adult survivors of trauma, those who struggle in relationships and long for connection.
Equine-Assisted Programs for Healing and Hope
Healing with horses for teen and adult survivors of trauma, those who struggle in relationships and long for connection.
Equine-Assisted Programs for Healing and Hope
Healing with horses for teen and adult survivors of trauma, those who struggle in relationships and long for connection.
Welcome to Manna Horse
We are a nonprofit equine-assisted therapy organization in Haughton, Louisiana.
Founded by Amanda Cruse, Manna Horse exists to help individuals heal from trauma and rebuild connection through powerful, horse-centered therapy. We serve clients with deep care and faith-rooted compassion.
Welcome to Manna Horse
We are a nonprofit equine-assisted therapy organization in Haughton, Louisiana.
Founded by Amanda Cruse, Manna Horse exists to help individuals heal from trauma and rebuild connection through powerful, horse-centered therapy. We serve clients with deep care and faith-rooted compassion.
Welcome to Manna Horse
We are a nonprofit equine-assisted therapy organization in Haughton, Louisiana.
Founded by Amanda Cruse, Manna Horse exists to help individuals heal from trauma and rebuild connection through powerful, horse-centered therapy. We serve clients with deep care and faith-rooted compassion.
Our First-Year Vision
Our First-Year Vision
We’re laying a strong foundation for long-term impact. In our first year, we’re focused on building sustainability, educating our community, and opening doors for more people to experience healing through horses.
We’re laying a strong foundation for long-term impact. In our first year, we’re focused on building sustainability, educating our community, and opening doors for more people to experience healing through horses.
Fund our first year of operations
Fund our first year of operations
Fund our first year of operations
Educate our community on equine assisted therapies
Educate our community on equine assisted therapies
Educate our community on equine assisted therapies
Partner with more licensed mental health professionals
Partner with more licensed mental health professionals
Partner with more licensed mental health professionals
Train professionals and volunteers
Train professionals and volunteers
Train professionals and volunteers
What We Do
We provide equine-assisted services that support emotional growth, healing, and personal development through meaningful connections with horses.
Safety First
All activities are guided by certified professionals in a secure, supportive environment designed for your comfort and wellbeing.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our approach centers on understanding, respect, and creating safe spaces for healing at your own pace.
Individual & Group Sessions
Choose from personalized one-on-one experiences or join group sessions that build community and connection.
What We Do
We provide equine-assisted services that support emotional growth, healing, and personal development through meaningful connections with horses.
Safety First
All activities are guided by certified professionals in a secure, supportive environment designed for your comfort and wellbeing.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our approach centers on understanding, respect, and creating safe spaces for healing at your own pace.
Individual & Group Sessions
Choose from personalized one-on-one experiences or join group sessions that build community and connection.
What We Do
We provide equine-assisted services that support emotional growth, healing, and personal development through meaningful connections with horses.
Safety First
All activities are guided by certified professionals in a secure, supportive environment designed for your comfort and wellbeing.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our approach centers on understanding, respect, and creating safe spaces for healing at your own pace.
Individual & Group Sessions
Choose from personalized one-on-one experiences or join group sessions that build community and connection.
Meet the Horses
Every horse has a story. Meet the gentle partners who help our clients find trust, peace, and connection.
Dunny
Specialties
Retired speed demon, struggles with emotional vulnerability, but learning to express his needs.
Lefty
Specialties
Lead mare, beautiful blond and knows it, connects deeply, but fearful of giving trust too early.
Uno
Specialties
Always a favorite for his openness in asking for connection and making requests.
Willy
Specialties
Most present equine partner, popular for his playful attitude and forwardness, can be intimidating.
Meet the Horses
Every horse has a story. Meet the gentle partners who help our clients find trust, peace, and connection.
Dunny
Specialties
Retired speed demon, struggles with emotional vulnerability, but learning to express his needs.
Lefty
Specialties
Lead mare, beautiful blond and knows it, connects deeply, but fearful of giving trust too early.
Uno
Specialties
Always a favorite for his openness in asking for connection and making requests.
Willy
Specialties
Most present equine partner, popular for his playful attitude and forwardness, can be intimidating.
Meet the Horses
Every horse has a story. Meet the gentle partners who help our clients find trust, peace, and connection.
Dunny
Specialties
Retired speed demon, struggles with emotional vulnerability, but learning to express his needs.
Lefty
Specialties
Lead mare, beautiful blond and knows it, connects deeply, but fearful of giving trust too early.
Uno
Specialties
Always a favorite for his openness in asking for connection and making requests.
Willy
Specialties
Most present equine partner, popular for his playful attitude and forwardness, can be intimidating.
Get Involved Today
Get Involved Today
Give, volunteer, or partner — every act of support helps more people experience healing through relationship.
Give, volunteer, or partner — every act of support helps more people experience healing through relationship.
Give to the Mission
Help make equine assisted activities accessible for everyone.
Give to the Mission
Help make equine assisted activities accessible for everyone.
Give to the Mission
Help make equine assisted activities accessible for everyone.
Volunteer or Partner
Help with events, barn work, or community outreach.
Volunteer or Partner
Help with events, barn work, or community outreach.
Volunteer or Partner
Help with events, barn work, or community outreach.
Refer or Connect
Work with us as a mental health provider or nonprofit.
Refer or Connect
Work with us as a mental health provider or nonprofit.
Refer or Connect
Work with us as a mental health provider or nonprofit.
TESTIMONIALS
Client Stories
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
TESTIMONIALS
Client Stories
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
TESTIMONIALS
Client Stories
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
Client Story
“Equine therapy has truly changed my life. They don’t judge or talk back—they just feel your energy and mirror it back to you. Working with them has helped me learn patience, trust, and how to stay calm even when things feel out of control.”
Jessica C.
Client Story
“Lefty, along with Amanda’s guidance, helped me learn to slow down, breathe, and be fully present. I discovered that my emotions affect not only how I feel, but also how others experience me. Over time, equine therapy helped me build trust — something I didn’t even realize I’d lost.”
Christina K.
Volunteer Experience
I volunteer with Manna Horse because I truly believe in the work they do out there. Not everyone finds healing a traditional office setting, and this place offers something different—something deeper. Every time I drive through those gates, I feel this wave of peacefulness wash over me. It changes my whole day.
Vickie F.
Client Story
“Amanda has incredible knowledge and a gentle approach that will make you feel at ease. My experience was positive, albeit surprising. Who knew that interacting with a horse could reveal insecurities typically only revealed in interactions with people?!”
Tracy L.
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Be part of the Manna Horse community — receive updates, impact stories, and opportunities to make a difference.
Heartfelt Connection That Heals
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Get Involved
Contact
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Be part of the Manna Horse community — receive updates, impact stories, and opportunities to make a difference.
Heartfelt Connection That Heals