Main Stay Adaptive Riding and Animal-Assisted Learning
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm
Richmond, Illinois - McHenry County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Chicago
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Map and directions
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6919 Keystone Road, Richmond, IL 60071
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm offers adaptive riding, horsemanship, animal-assisted learning, school services, and nature-based programs for children and adults with varied support needs.
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm is a Richmond nonprofit using horses, animals, and nature-based settings for therapeutic recreation and learning.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://mainstayfarm.org/programs/
- Phone
- 815-653-9374
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- Ages
- Children as young as 3 through adults in their 90s with physical, developmental, emotional, or social support needs
- Season
- Year-round farm programs by intake, class schedule, and weather conditions
- Cost
- Confirm intake requirements, session fees, funding options, helmet or equipment needs, cancellation policy, and whether adaptive riding or animal-assisted learning is the right fit.
Location contacts
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Programs and offerings
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Adaptive riding and animal-assisted learning
Adaptive riding, horsemanship, animal-assisted learning, school-service questions, intake planning, safety support, and nature-based experience coordination.
- Ages
- Children as young as 3 through adults in their 90s with physical, developmental, emotional, or social support needs
- Season
- Year-round farm programs by intake, class schedule, and weather conditions
- Schedule
- Use the programs page and farm contact to confirm current openings, assessment steps, session times, school-service availability, and seasonal weather plans.
- Cost
- Confirm intake requirements, session fees, funding options, helmet or equipment needs, cancellation policy, and whether adaptive riding or animal-assisted learning is the right fit.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Main Stay programs page says Main Stay serves children as young as 3 through adults in their 90s, supports individualized needs, uses horses, small animals, and nature, and lists adaptive riding, animal-assisted learning, adaptive riding and horsemanship, school services, nature-based experiences, physical strengthening, peer and life-skill mentorship, social and emotional skill development, and the Richmond farm address and office phone.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adaptive riding and animal-assisted learning
The official Main Stay programs page says Main Stay serves children as young as 3 through adults in their 90s, supports individualized needs, uses horses, small animals, and nature, and lists adaptive riding, animal-assisted learning, adaptive riding and horsemanship, school services, nature-based experiences, physical strengthening, peer and life-skill mentorship, social and emotional skill development, and the Richmond farm address and office phone.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names individualized needs, adaptive riding, animal assisted learning, adaptive riding and horsemanship, school services, nature-based experiences, physical strengthening, life skills mentorship, social and emotional skill development, early childhood through senior populations, the Richmond address, and office phone.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about rider weight and transfer needs, gait belt or sidewalker support, barn and restroom access, sensory considerations around animals, weather plans, caregiver participation, school-service coordination, and whether an assessment is required before scheduling.
What we checked
What we found: The official Main Stay programs page says Main Stay serves children as young as 3 through adults in their 90s, supports individualized needs, uses horses, small animals, and nature, and lists adaptive riding, animal-assisted learning, adaptive riding and horsemanship, school services, nature-based experiences, physical strengthening, peer and life-skill mentorship, social and emotional skill development, and the Richmond farm address and office phone.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteMain Stay Programs
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Main Stay Adaptive Riding and Animal-Assisted Learning reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Main Stay Therapeutic Farm?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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