About Us

Mission Statement: 

Where the Broken Become Unbreakable


Manes of Hope empowers women and girls to heal from bullying and trauma through the transformative bond with horses. We create safe spaces where survivors rebuild confidence, develop resilience, and rediscover their inner strength through equestrian connection. Through our programs, wounds become wisdom and vulnerability transforms into power.

Board of Directors

President & Executive Director
Krasi Henkel

Chief Fiscal Officer
Peyton Cummings

Board Members:
Barbra Quast
Cherry Tapley
Rebecca Jaworski
Peyton Cummings

Advisory Board:
Paul Haeffner, PhD
Vanessas Perlman, esq.

Junior Advisor:
Nicolatte Zaprianov

Donors

Properties on the Potomac, Inc.
Jonathan Henkel
Krasimira Henkel
George and Rhonda Phillip