Our Team

As a premier accredited PATH Intl center, all therapeutic riding and equine facilitated learning sessions are taught by a certified PATH instructor. In addition to PATH certification, many of our instructors are also licensed teachers, or occupational/physical/speech therapists. Animal assisted activity sessions are facilitated by a licensed educator or mental health professional and align with the Illinois Department of Education Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards.

Standards include:

1. Develop self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve school and life success.

2. Use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships.

3. Demonstrate decision-making skills and responsible behaviors in personal, school and community contexts.

Specific SEL Standard goals related to Animal Assisted Activities can be included on a student IEP if appropriate.

Some collaborating agencies prefer to use other formal or standardized pre and post evaluation measures, which we are happy to use when requested.

Main Stay’s instructors complete at least 20 hours of continuing education annually which assures ongoing professional growth and development.