Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center, Inc.

07/05/2024

Thank you Brian Johnson for helping us get the word out!

BRISTOL — Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center Inc. is taking early registration now for their fifth annual “Farmyard Party” fundraiser later this fall.

07/03/2024

Only our very own Doodle could be our Yankee Doodle Dandy! Have a safe and Happy Independence Day!

07/02/2024

It's true! They called it a top ten day, and sure enough... Moses, ever the gentle giant delivers!

07/01/2024

We're posting our final sponsorships for our Farmyard Party on October 5th. We couldn't do it without you! We're looking forward to a record-breaking event this fall! Tickets are on sale now on our website www.shepardmeadows.org Early bird special through August.

06/28/2024

Our Womens Gestalt Group completed their 10 weekly sessions yesterday culminating in vision work. Thank you for supporting this transformational workshop!

06/27/2024

Welcome to a new group from This collaboration allows Bristol residents and non-residents to participate in a reduced cost unmounted equine-assisted learning program. It's great fun to welcome new participants and share the farm and horses with families in our community, and it's a great place to spend summer evenings - with nature and horses up on the breezy hilltop.

06/26/2024

Our yellow ribbon sponsors have supported us for four years in a row! Grateful for you. Ticket sales are live on our website www.shepardmeadows.org

06/25/2024

Athena symbolizes wisdom. Pictured here with Nicole, one of Licensed Clinical Social Workers who provides equine-assisted psychotherapy. EAP is another way that Shepard Meadows meets the needs of our community in an alternative way in partnership with our therapy horses. Contact Emily our Program Director for more information at [email protected] or call her at 860-314-0007 x102.

06/22/2024

Shepard Meadows is with thanks to Birdies for Charity. You go Laura Patrick, our Volunteer Coordinator, pictured here sharing the impact of our mission with our community. "To support the growth and overall wellbeing of all individuals, including those with special needs, by providing equine-assisted services in a safe, caring and professional environment."

06/20/2024

We're breaking records! Help us maximize your donation with three days remaining. Join our supporters with any amount because it all adds up! You only have until June 23 to donate to us through Birdies for Charity and help us get an extra 15% on your donation! http://partnerhq.com/public/events/2024-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/organization_partnerships/3572

06/18/2024

Schedule some fun at the farm this summer. It's always a special treat to visit Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center, and to meet and learn about our special horses and the work that we do. Equine-Assisted Learning is experiential and transferable to every day life. Bring your group to the farm this summer for a unique nature-filled experience and hike our sensory trail while you're here!

06/18/2024

Our 5th Annual Farmyard Party is October 5th. It's our biggest fun fundraiser of the year! You won't want to miss it! Tickets go on sale the end of the month. Thank you to our red ribbon sponsors and McPhee Gives Back for their support!

06/16/2024

A gorgeous day today to celebrate Family Fun Day. A day when our riders invite family members to ride with them and suddenly the realization that horseback riding is not so easy. It takes work, focus and tenacity. Thanks for signing up and sharing in horsemanship!

06/14/2024

Happy Friday! Today we celebrate the support of The Barnes Group. They are our 5th Annual Farmyard Party Blue Ribbon sponsors for the 4th year in a row!!!! "The every day commitment to creating the extraordinary."

06/13/2024

Bristol Blues is at the farm today helping us with our sensory trail. They've got a game later today, so happy they're in the shade this morning. hours

06/12/2024

Happy 21st birthday to our big guy Moses today! Thank you for being such a Rockstar. Moses can do it all! He's a giant gem who arrived at Shepard Meadows in 2015 and he is loved by everyone! #21

06/11/2024

Yes! Thank you for your support! Pictured here (center L to R) are Sherry Steinmiller, Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator and Stacey Lombardo, President & Founder.

06/10/2024

visited Shepard Meadows and checked and fitted our herd with their proper saddles. Thanks, Corey McDonough, for your expertise! Just like people our horses' shapes change with age, exercise, and such so we want to be sure they are comfortable!

06/08/2024

We celebrated at our annual donor party last night and the universe celebrated with us. Double rainbow over the farm! 🌈🌈

06/07/2024

Our women's equine Gestalt group funded by is in full swing. We're half way through our ten week session. Making strides, increasing personal awareness, self compassion, and working through "unfinished business." We've worked with Sylvie, Moses, L.J., and Moon. Tonight's session photos demonstrate transformation to be sure.

06/05/2024

Working with our newest herd member, Sherry and Laura with Athena. Our horses are special, we spend time with positive training, so they gain confidence in their new role as a therapy horse. Athena was fabulous today. She's learning so much and responding well!

06/04/2024

Grateful for our farmer friend and crew for the gorgeous bales now in our hayloft!

06/03/2024

is in the barn! We're laying out the plans to collaborate this summer, how cool is that! Pictured here with Moses is Bristol Works Director, Kim Ward Holley, our Volunteer Coordinator, Laura and our Program Director, Emily.

05/31/2024

It's not to late to join us tomorrow for a unique experience at the farm. Please share the flyer with people you know and encourage those in need. We are a safe place with unique programming to help an individual's overall wellbeing.

05/30/2024

Do you love goats? Did you know we have three of them? The girls, Molly, and pictured here, left to right are Clara and Pippa. We have volunteers with a particular goat fondness help us care for them, from grooming to walking, to grazing. They are fondly referred to as "goat friends."

05/28/2024

What a gorgeous day at the farm today. Our sensory trail green canope is coming in and the hay fields are nearly ready!

05/24/2024

We honor and pay tribute to all our fallen heroes and thank all our military personnel for the sacrifices made for our country. Support our military veterans program through our profile here or on our website www.shepardmeadows.org.

05/22/2024

Newington VA visiting today and every Wednesday through The Healing and Recovery Program (HRP). #

05/20/2024

Thank you to American Regent Animal Health and Dr. Weber who assisted Emily with her request for a charitable contribution of Adequan. Valued at over $2,400.00 we're one happy 501 c 3 today!

05/17/2024

Welcome to the 2024 United Way Day of Caring We've got a team from the Main Street Community Foundation and The Doubletree painting, weeding mulching and prepping our sensory trail. The farm is getting spruced up for the season. Thanks all!