Equine Assisted Activities & Therapeutic Riding Program
Our History
Our Program, located in Sussex County, NJ, has served thousands of clients over the past 24 years. We are proud to be a DDD approved provider and partner with schools and foundations such as:
· Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey
· ECLC of New Jersey
· Kinnelon School Special Services
· New Beginnings at The Gramon Family of Schools
· New Milford School Special Services
· North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
· Solid Rock Day Camp
· Spring Lake Day Camp
· The Mary Therese Rose Fund
· Windsor Schools
Our Facilities
Starlight Farm is truly one of a kind. Each horse is specially trained and sensitive to the needs and limitations of the client. Each client’s experience is different as we ensure each session is tailored specifically to that client. Our dedicated specialists, instructors, and volunteers are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for each of our clients.
Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapeutic Riding (horse-related activities with or without riding) has a proven success rate in positively impacting the following:
· Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem
· Focus & Attention
· Balance & Coordination
· Self-Discipline & Impulse Control
· Social & Communication Skills
· Physical Activity
Our Mission
ENHANCING MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT
Our Mission is to encourage positive self-esteem, confidence and independence in the relaxed setting of Starlight Farm. All this, while promoting the healing power of the horse-human connection.
Meet the Staff
Rieanne Tallent
Rieanne Tallent
Rieanne Tallent
Rieanne Tallent is the Executive Director and Head Instructor of Starlight Farm one of New Jersey’s longest running Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapeutic Riding Program.
Starlight Farm was founded by her mother, Rie Longo in 1999. Rieanne's passion and dedication to the special needs community inspired her to further her education and
Rieanne Tallent is the Executive Director and Head Instructor of Starlight Farm one of New Jersey’s longest running Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapeutic Riding Program.
Starlight Farm was founded by her mother, Rie Longo in 1999. Rieanne's passion and dedication to the special needs community inspired her to further her education and training in therapeutic horsemanship. At the age of eighteen she received her PATH Intl. Certification for Therapeutic Horseback Riding. Rieanne attended the County College of Morris where she obtained an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice. From there she received a rodeo scholarship to the University of Bacone in Oklahoma where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology.
Rie Longo
Rieanne Tallent
Rieanne Tallent
Rie Longo is the Executive Assistant of Starlight Farm. Rie started Starlight Farm, an Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program, in 1999 and continues to be an integral part of the program. Not only has Rie been a true pioneer in New Jersey Equine Therapy but she has also been Licensed Practical Nurse for over 45 years.
Robin Montegari, CPC, NCC
Robin Montegari, CPC, NCC
Robin Montegari, CPC, NCC
Robin is a Certified Professional Life Coach, Health Coach and National Certified Counselor with over twenty years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. Her work focuses on creating health, happiness, and well-being through self-discovery, personal goal setting, and practices that include mindfulness, gratitude, motion a
Robin is a Certified Professional Life Coach, Health Coach and National Certified Counselor with over twenty years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. Her work focuses on creating health, happiness, and well-being through self-discovery, personal goal setting, and practices that include mindfulness, gratitude, motion and courage. Robin has a deep love of animals and nature and a great respect for the role they play in the wellness of humans. Which is why she loves to incorporate them into her work. She finds that when engaged in nature and animal-assisted activities, clients make unexpected and powerful discoveries about themselves, their capabilities and their untapped potential that open their eyes to new possibilities and open their hearts to greater self-worth and self-love.
Holly Hoogmoed
Robin Montegari, CPC, NCC
Robin Montegari, CPC, NCC
Holly is a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She started at Starlight Farm back in 2000 as a volunteer and quickly realized that she had found her calling. Holly took classes at Centenary University to receive her certification as a therapeutic riding instructor. She enjoys teaching riding lessons as well as doing equine
Holly is a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She started at Starlight Farm back in 2000 as a volunteer and quickly realized that she had found her calling. Holly took classes at Centenary University to receive her certification as a therapeutic riding instructor. She enjoys teaching riding lessons as well as doing equine-assisted activities with the various groups that come up to the farm.
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