Who We Serve

At The Mane Mission, we believe everyone deserves a path toward healing.

  • Individuals with Disabilities

    Through our partnership with organizations like Developmental Pathways, we support clients of all ages and abilities with customized therapy experiences that promote emotional growth, connection, and joy.

  • Survivors of Trauma and Exploitation

    We walk alongside survivors in their healing journey—offering gentle, nontraditional therapy options in collaboration with organizations like Sarah’s Home.

  • First Responders & Their Families

    Police officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and their loved ones carry a unique weight. We provide a space of rest and renewal, where they can process the demands of their calling without judgment.

  • Teens & Families Facing Life’s Challenges

    Whether it’s anxiety, grief, relational struggles, or developmental needs, we’re here to meet each family with grace, guidance, and a place to breathe.

We proudly serve Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and the entire metro Denver and Colorado Springs areas offering healing through connection and creation.

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If you’re part of an organization looking for a trusted therapeutic partner, or if you or a loved one is in need of support, we would be honored to connect.

Testimonials

“Kathy works her magic in the horse arena and the girls trust her and have fun. They are happier, lighter and more engaging with each other and their family after sessions at the farm.” -Client

“When I think about what the MM means to me, it’s about how the animals “know” and the space that you have created to let ANYONE, of any age, ability, and persuasion just “be” with no judgement. Through the animals, you allow people to be “distracted enough to open up and be loved.” - Meghann

“Thank you so incredibly much for going above and extremely beyond for the clients and staff over at Dungarvin. Everyone has already been begging to come back. From the staff, to the animals, archery, all the games, paintings, and the cutest most amazing dog we have ever seen, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!” - Alecia

“We had an amazing time with Kathy and Mike and the team at Mane Mission. What a uniquely wonderful and meaningful experience! Some of the members were even saying that it has been their favorite thing to participate in to date.” - Lori W.

“Kathy & Mike and the rest of you great people, Thank you again for the wonderful time we had out there on Tuesday. I hope you guys have a great off season and I hope we will see you again next year.”

-Dave, Class Day Program

“The Mane Mission is a happy place of healing.”

- Client

“I was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm, energy, compassion and empathy that I received.” - Client

“Kathy is a gentle encouraging spirit who really helps you believe you can take a step forward.” - Partner

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Denver Channel 7 Everyday Hero: Kathy

Sarah’s Home Newsletter

Therapy in a Barn • Sarah's Home (sarahshome.us)

August 30th Barn Dance Video Link (Thanks Sue)

"Thank you tremendously for hosting the barn dance. The therapeutic value of having the clients socialize on the farm is great. Horses, goats, archery and dancing with pizza!
I looked around at all of the clients and everyone had such big smiles on their faces. Thank you again for everything!"

Brendan Lawbaugh - STAR Program Specialist at S Suburban Parks and Recreation Program

A man with glasses and a beard has his face poking through a painted cutout of a cowboy riding a horse. The cartoon scene features a cowboy with a large brown hat, blue shirt, red neckerchief, and brown gloves, holding a lasso. The background shows a
Group of people standing and sitting around a vintage blue truck decorated with fall harvest decorations, including pumpkins, flowers, and scarecrows, outdoors with hills and cloudy sky in the background.
Two women outdoors taking a selfie, smiling, with colorful fall trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A person with pink glasses peeking through a cutout in a painted cardboard cowboy scene, featuring a cowboy riding a horse and a desert cactus.
Group of people sitting on a bench outdoors with a tractor and mountainous landscape in the background.
A person in a wheelchair gently touching a baby cow at a farm, with a woman in a large white hat and a man in a red shirt nearby, outdoors on a sunny day.
A man in sunglasses and gray clothes playing hopscotch outdoors on colorful numbered squares. Several people are gathered nearby with a picnic table, a house, and a tree under a clear blue sky.
Person with skull face paint and sunglasses standing outdoors at a daytime event, with other people and outdoor games in the background.
People preparing for a pumpkin-themed outdoor event near a wooden fence, with decorations, trees, and a building in the background on a sunny day.
People playing a game with pumpkins outdoors on a sunny day, some in wheelchairs, with mountains and a tree in the background.
Group of people sitting on a flatbed trailer outdoors, with a blue tractor and a skeleton in front, against a landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky.
A man teaching two boys archery outdoors on a sunny day with a target in the background.
A group of four men outdoors on a sunny day, with one man in a wheelchair, gathering around in a field. Two of them are engaged in an archery activity, holding a bow. The background features a clear blue sky, distant hills, and trees.
Two people dressed in costumes sitting on hay bales in front of a vintage blue pickup truck decorated for fall, with scarecrows, pumpkins, and flowers, with a rural landscape and horse in the background.
Two women dressed in costumes playing a game of checkers outdoors on a sunny day, with Halloween decorations hanging on a wooden fence behind them, including paper cutouts of monsters, pumpkins, and ghosts.
A young girl gets her nails painted by a woman at an outdoor event on a sunny day with blue skies and scattered clouds. There are other people in the background, some near a barn and others further away, with hills and trees in the distance.
Young man wearing sunglasses and a blue sweatshirt standing with arms crossed next to a white classic Chevrolet Corvette with blue racing stripes, parked on dirt ground near a residential area decorated for Halloween with hanging ghost decorations an
Person dressed in a captain's outfit standing next to a white classic car with blue racing stripes, outdoors in a yard with a house and Halloween decorations in the background, during daytime with clear skies.
People gathered at an outdoor event, with a man in an orange jacket and a man in a cowboy hat holding hands in front of a pavilion.
Two women dressed in costumes standing outdoors on a sunny day, with a scenic landscape of hills and blue sky with scattered clouds in the background. One woman is in a cowgirl costume, and the other is in a colorful unicorn costume with long, multic
A man dressed as a clown with a striped outfit and ruffled collar, holding a plastic bag, standing outdoors at a fair or festival with other people, some horses, and a clear blue sky in the background.
People in colorful costumes and hats gather around a table with coloring pages, markers, and a pumpkin decoration, participating in a craft or costume activity inside a decorated barn or event space.
Three men standing outside on a bright, sunny day. Two are smiling and holding hands, one wearing a purple sweatshirt that says 'I am a D.S.!' and the other wearing a jacket with an American flag pattern. A third man in the background looks down at s
A young woman with short dark hair kneeling and smiling near a fenced area with goats and horses. One goat in the foreground has black and white markings, while a horse behind the fence has a white blanket with a smiling face and red tongue painted o
A smiling woman and a man wearing glasses and a cap, standing close together outdoors under a shelter, with a scenic rural landscape and others in the background.
Woman wearing a blue hat, sunglasses, red plaid shirt, and a white neckerchief, smiling outdoors in a rural area with a man holding a child in the background, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Two people sitting on a bale of hay in front of a vintage blue truck decorated with Halloween scarecrow figures, pumpkins, and fall flowers in an outdoor rural setting with mountains and a blue sky in the background.
Two women walking arm-in-arm outdoors at a fall festival, one dressed in a light blue princess gown and the other in a blue hoodie, with hills and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Two young people standing outdoors on a sunny day, one wearing a Broncos jacket and sunglasses, the other giving a thumbs-up and wearing a colorful Hawaiian shirt and a baseball cap.
People outdoors at a farm or fair, some dressed in costumes, with a slide featuring oranges and various booths and structures in the background.
Two women dressed in cowboy costumes standing outdoors in front of a Halloween-themed decorated fence. One is wearing a white cowboy hat, blue shirt, black vest, and red bandana, holding water bottles and a small popcorn bag. The other is wearing a b
People visiting a petting zoo, looking at horses behind a fence on a sunny day with blue sky and scattered clouds.
Group of people, including three in wheelchairs, standing and sitting outdoors on a farm with horses, trees, and hills in the background.
A woman smiling and petting a brown and white horse while a man stands beside her at a farm or petting zoo, with another black horse in the background.
Two men, one young and one older, are smiling and high-fiving outdoors under a canopy. The young man is holding a bow and wearing a large straw hat and a red bandana. The older man is wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and a navy blue t-shirt, w
Three people smiling and interacting with a tabby cat outdoors in a rural setting, with a woman holding the cat and petting it.
A young man in a wheelchair holding a cat, with a dog beside him, on a dirt path outdoors. The man is wearing a straw cowboy hat, a red bandana, a gray t-shirt, burgundy shorts, white socks, and black sneakers. Another person is partially visible, pe
A man in a blue EMT t-shirt, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, is smiling and touching the face of a woman in a blue tank top and pink tie-dye pants, who is smiling and laughing. They are outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the backgroun
Young woman with long hair riding a brown and white horse outdoors on a cloudy day, with mountains and a fence in the background and flowers on the ground in the foreground.
Two people, a man wearing sunglasses and a woman waving, stand inside a building with two animals, a horse peeking through an open door and a large German Shepherd sitting on the floor, as they pose for a photo.
Group of people gathered under a white tent on grassy field with mountains in the background and cloudy sky.
A man in a shirt and cap assisting a young man in a wheelchair with archery outdoors on a cloudy day.
People visiting an outdoor farm with horses, a dog, and scenic mountain views in the background.
Close-up of a tabby cat with white markings on its face and chest, looking at the camera.
A young person with sunglasses and a blue hat pointing at the camera while standing next to a black and white horse at a farm or ranch on a sunny day, with a man in the background smiling near a wooden fence.
Child sitting on a horse with a helmet, being assisted by an adult. Another adult stands nearby, all outdoors on a sunny day.
A young man wearing a blue cowboy hat and glasses stands next to a black and white horse, touching its head on a sunny day at a ranch or farm.
Group of people standing outdoors on a sunny day, near a fenced area with a goose, in front of a modern building with curved architecture.
A person in a purple hoodie painting pink and purple hearts on a white and brown horse in a barn, with the words 'Love, Hope, Dream' written in colorful letters on the horse's side.
A woman petting a large German Shepherd dog outdoors on a dirt path, with a fenced area and cloudy sky in the background.
A dog with a fluffy coat and pointed ears looking up at a plate of food, which appears to be a taco with shredded meat, chopped vegetables, cilantro, and a lime wedge, outdoors on a sunny day.
American flag flying in front of a open field with small trees, two horse riders on horseback, and distant mountains on a cloudy day.
Colorfully painted rocks with uplifting messages and drawings are displayed on a blue tablecloth. One yellow rock says 'You Are Loved' with a red heart, one green rock has a heart and dots, and two pink and blue rocks feature drawings of a bee and a
Person painting a pink-and-blue rock with the word "hope" using a small paintbrush at a crafting table with bottles of paint and other rocks.
A stylized graphic of a hand holding a horse's head, with the horse's body in the shape of a handprint.
People playing golf or practicing on a course at sunset, with mountains in the background and a clear sky.
Group of people gathered around a campfire on a sandy outdoor area at sunset, some sitting in chairs and others standing, with a fence in the background and a colorful sky.
Two people wrapped in towels and wearing sunglasses sit in outdoor chairs on a sandy area during sunset, with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Group of people gathered around a campfire outdoors at dusk, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A group of people gathered around a table outdoors on a sandy area, with mountains and a sunset sky in the background, suggesting a social or outdoor event.
People gathered around a white pony, interacting with a young girl in a pink jacket sitting in a stroller, in an outdoor farm setting with a fenced enclosure and snow on the ground.
Two cats snuggling close together on a blanket or bed, one with a tortoiseshell coat and the other with a tabby coat.
Four horses standing behind a wooden fence with snow on the ground and a clear blue sky in the background. There is a Valentine’s Day banner reading 'Happy Valentine’s' hanging on the fence.
A woman with brown hair, wearing a pink long-sleeve shirt and a navy vest, is standing on snow and aiming a bow and arrow outdoors in a wide open area with fences and mountains in the background under a blue sky.
Two children wearing helmets and riding western-style horses on a snowy farm with clear blue skies.
Two women riding horses in a field of tall grass with a mountain range in the background. One woman is wearing a white sweatshirt and a floppy hat, smiling at the camera, and the other is wearing a gray sweatshirt with sunglasses, also smiling.
Group of four people practicing archery on a snowy field with mountainous landscape in the background.
A woman with red hair and glasses cuddling a blonde horse inside a stable.
Two goats standing on dirt ground, one with black and white fur and the other with brown and black fur, outdoors near wooden posts and farm equipment.
The back of a cow with a large heart-shaped patch of brown fur, outlined with red brush strokes, and a glittery red heart-shaped decoration on its tail.
A person riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on snow, with two children sitting on a sled nearby, outdoors on a sunny winter day.
Two women playing in the snow on a hill near a rustic farm with a wooden fence and trees. One woman is kneeling and smiling, the other is sitting on the snow, both enjoying the winter day.
Six horses and two dogs walk in fresh snow on a winter landscape with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.
Child and adult in Halloween costumes outdoors with a bright blue sky, tree with autumn leaves, and a blue tractor in the background. The adult wears a clown mask with red hair, and the child wears a red and black costume with a jester hat.
A young girl dressed as a fairy with rainbow wings and a colorful tutu, feeding carrots to two horses behind a green fence decorated with Halloween pumpkin ornaments.
A group of children and adults on a hayride with a German shepherd dog, outdoors in a rural field on a sunny day with mountains and a blue sky in the background.
A young boy dressed as Superman stands near a wooden fence at a petting zoo, looking at a brown and white horse on the other side of the fence, holding a bag of snacks.
Three horses leaning over a wooden fence, two of them with open mouths appearing to nuzzle each other, under a clear blue sky.
A black and white horse inside a barn with a hen sitting on its back, a goat standing next to it, and a dog lying in the barn entrance.
A dirt outdoor area at sunset with an orange sky and clouds. A tree with bare branches and a sign for the Mané Mission are visible, along with a flower pot and a wooden fence in the background.
A woman in black clothes, sunglasses, and sneakers is jumping with a purple and pink butterfly costume wings on her back in a rural outdoor setting during daytime. There are autumn-colored fields, a cloudy sky, and a vintage teal wagon decorated with
Several arrows stuck into a large black target in a field with dry grass.
Children gathered around a man with a megaphone in front of a large poster of a bird of prey, possibly a hawk or falcon, at an outdoor educational event in a wooded area.
The photo shows a horse's head and ears, with a backdrop of a grassy field during sunset, with a cloudy sky and a tree in the distance.
Two people riding horses through tall grass at sunset, with a dog nearby and mountains in the background.
Group of people participating in a yoga class inside a barn during sunset, with a view of fields and mountains outside.
Group of people participating in a yoga class inside a spacious, well-lit room with lanterns hanging from the ceiling, some sunlight coming through an open door, and yoga mats on the floor.
Group of women practicing yoga outdoors during sunset, with mountains and a colorful sky in the background.
A young boy shooting an arrow from a bow in an open field with dry grass, trees, and cloudy sky in the background.
A young girl with blonde hair, wearing a Minnie Mouse t-shirt, pink leggings, and blue sneakers, is aiming a bow and arrow at a target outdoors in a grassy field with trees and houses in the background.
A young girl with long red hair, freckles, and a wide-brimmed straw hat, smiling and holding a large brown chicken outdoors on a sunny day. There are green trees and grass in the background.
Close-up of a horse with a white blaze on its face and a harness being sniffed by a gray, black, and white cat on a wooden ledge inside a stable.
A German Shepherd lying on grass in an outdoor rural area with a tree and hills in the background, during sunset.
A small goat with black and white fur standing on a textured surface. There is a text overlay that reads, "At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling."
A young boy in a dark jacket and red pants gently touching the nose of a large brown horse in an open field.
A chicken sitting on a concrete surface, with a pair of solar viewing glasses held over its eyes, blocking out sunlight for safe viewing of the sun.
A young girl lying on a saddle on a brown horse, wearing a black riding helmet, pink shirt, dark pants, and pink fringed boots, in an outdoor riding area with a barn, trees, and mountains in the background.
A tabby cat lying on a table decorated with a blue tablecloth, wearing a red and white striped hat resembling the Cat in the Hat. To the left of the cat is a plush toy of the Cat in the Hat, and in the background, a copy of the children's book "The C
A brown horse with an orange zebra print tie around its neck and a string of orange ribbon or fabric draped over its head, making it look like it has a long tongue, standing on a dirt farm yard with a goat nearby, and a barn in the background under a
Small goat and large dog meet on concrete floor, with the goat sniffing the dog's nose.
Close-up of a horse and a cat touching noses inside a stable. The horse has a white blaze on its face and is wearing a halter, while the cat is gray with patches of orange and white, and has its eyes closed.
Young girl wearing sunglasses, a helmet, and a floral dress, playfully touching a brown horse's face in an outdoor sandy area with a house and fence in the background.
A young girl crouching on the floor of an animal shelter, feeding a small black and white goat.
Girl with long brown hair and pink sunglasses kisses the face of a brown and white horse on a sunny day.
A cat lying on its side with paws over the edge of a brown, plush scratching post or cat tree, relaxing with eyes partly closed.
Two cats sitting on chairs facing each other, with a large white barrel in between. The cat on the left is a tabby with white paws, lying on the chair, while the cat on the right is a gray and white tabby sitting on the chair. There is a decorative i
Children dressed in colorful princess costumes visiting a farm and observing black cows inside a fenced enclosure on a sunny day.
A woman in a red hoodie holding a large gray and brown tabby cat close to her chest.
A German Shepherd dog sitting next to a small fenced area with chickens and a cat, in a rural outdoor setting with a hammock and mountain view in the background.
Two cats cuddled together on a blue blanket, one looking at the camera with half-closed eyes and the other with eyes closed, against a beige and wooden background.
A black chalkboard sign with colorful writing thanking sponsors and listing local store names at the top, with handwritten names and messages in various colors at the bottom.
A young girl wearing a helmet and glasses is bending forward, face to face with a small horse inside a stable. The girl is dressed in a beige coat with black cat prints, dark pants, and brown boots. The horse has a light-colored mane and tail, with a
Three horses behind a wooden fence on a farm, with clear blue sky and open fields in the background.
Three horses, one with a chestnut coat and a white blaze, a pinto with a mix of white and brown patches, and a bay with a dark mane, meet nose to nose near a wooden fence on a dirt paddock with a bright blue sky in the background.
A young girl with shoulder-length blonde hair smiling while holding a large tabby cat with distinctive brown, black, and gray striped fur.
A smiling woman and man stand next to a brown horse in a fenced outdoor area on a sunny day. They hold a colorful sign that reads 'Welcome Home Yeti' with drawings of a horse and a Yeti hat.
Close-up of a small goat with black and white fur and long beard standing outdoors on dirt ground with sparse grass.
A small goat nuzzles an adult white horse in a rural outdoor setting during sunset, with a fenced field and blue sky in the background.
Close-up of a black horse wearing a bridle, standing in a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
A close-up view of an outdoor lantern emitting a warm glow against a darkening sky at dusk.
An older man and a younger woman stand on snowy ground outdoors, engaging in archery with a bow, with fenced fields and distant mountains under a clear blue sky in the background.
Group of people outdoors on a snowy path in a rural area with mountains in the background, preparing for archery practice.
Two people standing in a snowy field with archery equipment, one person holding a bow and the other observing, with a target in the background and mountains in the distance.
A brown and white horse standing behind a fenced area with a sign that reads 'Kissing Booth Open'. The horse is wearing a red halter and is on snowy ground with a clear blue sky in the background.
Group of people, including individuals in wheelchairs, enjoying a day at a horse farm with horses. Some are standing, others are riding or petting horses, in a sandy, open outdoor area with trees and mountains in the background.
Two cats lying on a beige surface near a textured sign that reads 'this is our happy place'.
Two men balancing on a slackline during sunset outdoors with mountainous landscape in the background.