January 2021 Newsletter
Happy New Year!!
Read on to find out what's happening at Rocking Horse Rehab!
Session Times Available!
At RHR we are proud to be offering in-person occupational, speech, occupational, physical, and mental health therapies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our heated indoor arena and on-site clinic allows us to offer services year round! At RHR we are following CDC guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Call us today to learn about open Winter time slots: 
973-731-8588

Visit our website to learn more about what we do!
Horse of the Month: Bubbles
Bubbles is the tallest member of our herd, standing at 15 "hands" high. She is a Quarter Horse, and although we don't know her true age, we think she is around 20 years old. Bubbles is a peaceful soul who warms our hearts. She is the greatest caretaker, ensuring the rider's comfort and balance. She is best friends with Amber and has welcomed Jax into the herd, making him feel at home. Bubbles is a special therapeutic horse.
Staff Member of the Month: Randi
Randi has been a member of the RHR team since the summer of 2015 when she completed an internship as a part of our mental health program under Kathy Lutz. After completing her undergraduate studies, Randi went on to get her Master's in social work and continued part-time at RHR working with our school groups in the barn. Randi always loved watching our individual clients grow which encouraged her to pursue a career with us after completing the requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We love working with Randi and watching her continue to grow with our clients!
Volunteer of the Month:
Annette

Annette became a part of RHR because of a mutual love of horses. Her dog Charlie and Lola's therapy Sheltie are neighborhood pals. Both Annette and Lola had Quarter Horses growing up, so Annette was overjoyed to work with Bubbles and the herd. Annette is exceptionally supportive of our students and horses and we are grateful to have her participation.

Italian Welfare League Grant
RHR is a recipient of a generous grant from the Italian Welfare League, an organization which assists children of Italian descent who have developmental disabilities, are ill, or have suffered an emotional trauma. Since 2001, the League has donated more than $1,850,000 to over 1,470 recipients for medical bills, special needs equipment, therapeutic services, transportation, and rehabilitation. Their grant helps us to provide services for children of Italian descent who otherwise would not be able to afford our services.

For more information on how to receive a grant for our services, please email us at: 

Voted NJ Favorite Kids' Docs 2020!
Congratulations to our RHR therapists who have been voted NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs 2020!

  • Sheri Marino, MA, CCC-SLP
  • Kathy Lutz, LCSW, CADC
  • Laura Dobias, OTR/L
  • Michele Mimikos, OTR/L
  • Susan Romano-Silva, OTR/L


Thank you to all of our clients who voted! Make sure to check out the magazine when it comes out in December!
Check Out Our Partner:
Autism Healthcare Collaborative
The Autism Healthcare Collaborative is a non-profit organization providing programs to medically complex and behavioral challenged individuals with autism. Call today to receive a free phone screening to determine which program would be most beneficial for your child. Grants are available for some services. 


University Partners:
Thank you to the following universities and colleges for providing us with wonderful student interns. We are honored to help influence their futures in the health professions as fieldwork educators.

  • Eastwick College
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Felician College
  • Kean University
  • Monmouth University
  • Montclair State University
  • New Jersey City University
  • New York University
  • Raritan Valley College
  • Philadelphia University
  • Queens College
  • Rutgers Univeristy
  • Salus University
  • Seton Hall University
  • St. Catherine's Univeristy
  • State College of Pennsylvania
  • Tauro College
  • University of Scranton
  • Villanova University
  • William Paterson University


To complete an internship at RHR, email: info@rockinghorserehab.com
About Our Founder
Sheri A. Marino, MA CCC-SLP
Sheri founded Rocking Horse Rehab in September 2001. She is a pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders. Sheri oversees program development and operations for RHR with the support of a dedicated, professional, management team.

Outside of RHR, Sheri serves as the Executive Director of the Autism Healthcare Collaborative, a non-profit organization providing programs for individuals with medically complex and behaviorally challenging autism. 
Our Mission Statement

Rocking Horse Rehab is a pediatric rehabilitation and family wellness center located within the Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange, NJ.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs and their families by offering innovative opportunities for clinical, educational and social development.

Our philosophy is to treat the "whole child" using equine assisted therapies with the expertise of our highly specialized staff.