Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we are grateful to know that we have a community that supports and believes in Willowind's mission. It takes a village of caring and selfless people to prop up our programs and keep them viable. We are lucky to have people like you: supporters, donors, and volunteers, who tirelessly keep this place running and thriving each and every day.

So much has been happening at Willowind in the last few weeks:

If you haven't yet watched David and Rachel introduce the Willowind Mane Fund please take a minute to check it out! https://vimeo.com/1135767104

While you sip your morning (or afternoon) coffee or tea, read the wonderful article that The Bar Harbor Story recently wrote about Willowind! "Thank God You're Here:" The Farm Built on Community and Courage
https://barharborstory.substack.com/p/thank-god-youre-here-the-farm-built

And watch our recent presentation at the Jesup Library that happened just before Thanksgiving: Getting to Know Willowind! Get to Know Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center: https://vimeo.com/1139345949?fl=ip&fe=ec

This Giving Tuesday, please consider keeping Willowind a priority in your annual giving. Thank you!

This is "Willowind Mane Fund" by Willowind Office Manager on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/13/2025

We have an exciting announcement from David and Rachel! Please take a minute to watch! You can also read our latest newsletter to learn more: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG0YYp3Qc0/SG15aeyBiT5gNvKJtYuqDw/view?utm_content=DAG0YYp3Qc0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc73189bf35

10/23/2025

It is with a heavy heart filled with gratitude and love, that we honor the life of our dear friend Koosh. He taught hundreds of children and adults in his 26 years how to feel joyous and empowered around horses. His goofy and gentle presence will be missed in our community sorely.

10/23/2025

26 years ago Koosh was born at Willowind and it has been such an honor. With deep felt gratitude and Love I bring to our community the news that he has passed. He taught so many, its beyond words and I know his spirit lives on in all

08/03/2025

TOGETHER WE DID IT!!

We reached our $75,000 match goal and raised a total of $154,000 this week!! Your contributions, whether big or small, make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, their families, and the entire community we serve. Your kindness and dedication truly make a difference, and we cannot thank you enough for believing in our mission and standing by us every step of the way. Thank you everyone for your incredible generosity, and if you haven't given yet, please know that it's not too late to donate. We reached our match goal but still need to get to our ultimate goal of raising $200,000 to ensure Willowind's programs thrive! Thank you for your support!

We also want to take a moment to thank the following businesses for support during Willowind Week: Siam Orchid, Jack Russell's Steakhouse, the Chart Room, Bar Harbor Oyster Co, Scenic Flights of Acadia, Sweet Pea's Cafe, Acadia Trail Sign Company, Bark Harbor, and Fiore.

And a very special thank you to Tiffany Laufer of Laufer Film for filming and producing our daily videos. Your expertise is unmatched!

Lastly, thank you to Lily Dutton for your beautiful photos, and to our dear volunteers and all of you who make the Willowind community a truly special place for all. It takes a village and we are so glad you are a part of it! We couldn't do any of this without each and every one of you. And if you haven't had a chance to stop by Willowind lately, please do so the next chance you get! We'd love to show you what we are up to!

08/01/2025

This is IT! It's DAY 5 of Willowind Week and we are only $4,000 away from reaching our $75,000 match goal! Thank you everyone for your incredible generosity, and if you haven't given yet, please know that no contribution is too small, it all adds up!!! Thank you for your support!

Sanja is a rider and volunteer at Willowind and has certainly found her stride here! Her journey with MS brought her to Willowind where she feels included and challenged, all while forming meaningful relationships with both the horses and the Willowind community. She shares some insight and inspiration that taps into the true meaning of the work that riders participate in when they enter through the barn doors of Willowind. We promise watching this video will be the best 2 minutes of your day!

https://vimeo.com/1106492607

🙏Donate today:
https://willowind.org/donate

Thank you for your support!

This is "Meet Sanja | Willowind Week 2025" by Willowind Office Manager on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/31/2025

It’s Day 4 of the Willowind Week campaign "Stride with Pride"—together we can raise $200,000 to instill confidence in our riders one stride at a time! The first $75,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. Every dollar makes a difference! We are getting so close to reaching our match goal!

Meet Karen, one of our most dedicated volunteers. She is part of a steadfast crew made up of over a dozen hardworking individuals who collectively volunteer over 40 hours per week! Willowind wouldn't survive without their help!

https://vimeo.com/1104987666

🙏Donate today:
https://willowind.org/donate

Thank you for your support!

This is "Meet Karen | Willowind Week 2025" by Willowind Office Manager on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/30/2025

It’s Day 3 of the Willowind Week campaign "Stride with Pride"—together we can raise $200,000 to instill confidence in our riders one stride at a time! The first $75,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. Every dollar makes a difference!

Listen to Lily, College of Atlantic student volunteer, describe the impactful experiences she had this year at Willowind:

https://vimeo.com/1104987171

🙏Donate today:
https://willowind.org/donate

Thank you for your support!

This is "Meet Lily | Willowind Week 2025" by Willowind Office Manager on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/29/2025

It’s Day 2 of the Willowind Week campaign "Stride with Pride"—together we can raise $200,000 to instill confidence in our riders one stride at a time! The first $75,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. Every dollar makes a difference!

An island educator, Renee Quebbeman, describes the transformational experience Willowind brings to her students. Dont miss today’s video!

🙏Donate today:
https://willowind.org/donate

Thank you for your support!

This is "Meet Renee | Willowind Week 2025" by Willowind Office Manager on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/28/2025

🎉 Happy Monday, friends and neighbors! Today marks the first day of the Willowind Week Challenge "Stride with Pride"—together we can raise $200,000 to continuing instill confidence in our riders one stride at a time!

🎙️ Exciting News from David Folger
Our Executive Director has a special announcement to mark the start of this week-long challenge—be among the first to hear it!

🙏Donate today: https://willowind.org/donate/

This is "Welcome to Willowind week 2025" by Willowind Office Manager on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/19/2025

Thank you Bar Harbor Story for capturing Open Barn Day yesterday! It was an incredible day! We also want to thank our Sponsor, First National Bank, for supporting Open Barn Day. And a special thank you to Graffiti Donuts, Slice of Eden, and Hannaford in Bar Harbor, for donating treats for our event!

05/12/2025

Happening this Friday, May 16, at 5:30 pm in the Thorndike Reading Room of the College of Atlantic! Lily Dutton, student volunteer at Willowind is showcasing her photographs capturing the "True Meaning of Willowind." Come and be inspired! We hope to see you there!