■	Improve their physical condition
■	Increase coordination and balance
■	Instill confidence and self-esteem
■	Improve their decision-making and social skills

Medical practitioners, licensed therapists, special education teachers and parents, typically refer students to Main Stay. They receive intense, one-on-one attention from trained/certified instructors that are assisted by a corps of dedicated volunteers. Many of the lessons learned from the back of a horse are transferred to noticeable improvements in the student's daily activities.