BINA Farm Center

BINA Farm Center While accomplishing the goal of learning to ride a horse, our students experience improved strength, coordination, balance, focus and self-esteem.
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BINA Farm Center brings people together of all ages with and without physical, developmental, cognitive and mental health challenges by offering a variety of Equine-Assisted Therapeutic, Clinical, Recreational, Educational and Complementary programs. EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES

Therapeutic Horseback Riding:
Therapeutic riding at the BINA Farm Center is an equine-assisted activity designed to contr

ibute positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Horses act as a powerful motivational tool for learning. In addition to the benefits gained by being on the horse, un-mounted horse related activities such as grooming or tacking can improve and reinforce motor planning, eye-hand coordination, visual recognition and social skills. There is less resistance to learning when animals are involved. Observing, interacting and working with horses not only engages individuals it can help them learn about themselves and their environment. Improvements can be seen in impulse control, self-confidence, communication skills, trusting others and problem solving skills. Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy(EFP):
EFP incorporates horses within Psychotherapy treatment to help address individualized goals, and improve overall function, health and wellness of the Client. It has the same goals and characteristics as traditional Psychotherapy but incorporates connection with an equine to facilitate progress and healing. EFP may include a wide variety of equine activities such as observing, handling, grooming, leading, lunging, and some mounted work if clinically indicated. Clients do not need to have any previous experiences with horses to participate in EFP sessions. EFP sessions are run by a Licensed, Credentialed Mental Health Professional who is also credentialed as an equine professional. Alternatively, a Licensed, Credentialed Mental Health Professional works along with a Credentialed Equine Professional. Physical and Occupational Therapy:
BINA offers Physical and Occupational Therapy using Hippotherapy as a treatment tool. Hippotherapy utilizes specific equine movement to address functional therapy goals as part of a Patient’s integrated rehabilitation plan of care. Equine movement is continually modified during a treatment session based on the Client’s response, individual needs, and rehabilitation progress. The horse’s gait provides rhythmic, symmetric, multi-dimensional and directional movement that can be repeated consistently during a treatment session. Hippotherapy offers organized motor and sensory input that can be modified by the Therapist to help the Patient achieve functional goals. Our Physical and Occupational Therapists treat individuals as young as 2 years old, as well as adults, who have a diagnosis of a neuromuscular disorder, cognitive impairment or sensory processing dysfunction which may be compounded by social and emotional challenges. Recreational Riding:
In addition to Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding lessons, the BINA Farm offers recreational horseback riding lessons for siblings, family members and friends of our therapeutic clients or those in the community. This is a great way for families and friends to share the unique experience of being together and riding horses. VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Horsemanship:
This is a wonderful program that offers older children, teenagers and young adults who are interested in the field of caring for horses to gain hands on horsemanship experience. They can learn skills such as feeding and watering of the horses, daily maintenance of a barn, cleaning, bedding and care of saddlery. Often our riders want to have more "horse" time and horsemanship lessons are a wonderful way to fulfill that. Many children who live in the city or attend inner city schools could benefit from being part of this program. Families, friends and others in the community can participate in this program as well - thereby sharing in the experience. Individual or semi-private classes are available at a variety of times, please email us at [email protected] for more information. Sustainable Living:
An important part of this program is to teach our participants how to help make changes in a society that is slowly moving towards being more sustainable. We will introduce both simple and complex ideas which can be implemented at home and in every day lives which help the Earth and all who are on it. Through this program we can teach our students about organic gardening, compost, recycling, alternative energy, carbon footprints and the rewards from respecting and being close to the Earth. Students will plant, maintain and learn to take pride in the herbs, vegetables and flowers they grow. All our students can choose to learn to prepare healthy meals using the fresh ingredients they produced. When we open our main facility, students will also have an opportunity to set goals, implement and achieve success in the BFC Organic Gardening Annual Fund-raiser. Students who participate may help decide how to best use the earnings to benefit the BFC. Leaders in the “Sustainable Living” movement will be invited to conduct lectures in areas such as alternative energy source, energy conservation and sustainable farming and eating. CREATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Music, Art & Yoga

Individualized Programs for Schools and Organizations:
BINA can put together a variety of programs with components from our Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapies, Life Skills & Vocational Training Programs and our Creative and Complementary Therapy programs.

Looking for a Program Manager or Director who wants to work in our inclusive organization.  We will reimburse a qualifie...
07/21/2024

Looking for a Program Manager or Director who wants to work in our inclusive organization. We will reimburse a qualified and committed candidate for their PATH Intl. CTRI, Advanced, Master or ESMHL Certification if they are interested or in process of pursuing that. Director level position must hold certification. Manager level must have a strong understanding of this industry and encouraged to pursue in order to have more responsibility within BINA.

Have some fun at BINA helping taking care of our herd and seeing amazing volunteers and participants from our inclusive ...
07/19/2024

Have some fun at BINA helping taking care of our herd and seeing amazing volunteers and participants from our inclusive programs. Email [email protected] for details or to submit your resume and cover letter!

We are looking for qualified candidates to join our growing team. Please visit our website for more details or to apply ...
07/17/2024

We are looking for qualified candidates to join our growing team. Please visit our website for more details or to apply send your resume to [email protected].

Congratulations Cassandra!!! We are super excited for you to join our team.
07/16/2024

Congratulations Cassandra!!! We are super excited for you to join our team.

06/20/2024

That's right we have a double feature this Thankful Thursday! Again, Thank you to our two incredible corporate volunteer shifts from Boston Scientific. We could not do this without Building Impact helping us make this Corporate Service Day series a reality for Boston Scientific's Week of Caring!

Day 2's Team helped us transform our mulch beds around the front gates, main lawn, barn, and offices! Everyone on our Lexington property sees the difference you made for our families and participants!

Thank you Boston Scientific and Building Impact for helping us bring people together!

If your team is looking for an opportunity to give back to a local non-profit in the Greater Boston area, we hope you'll consider BINA Farm Center for your next employee Community Service Day! See more information here: https://buff.ly/3UkNIod



06/20/2024

Thankful this Thursday for our not one but TWO incredible corporate volunteer shifts from Boston Scientific. A huge thank you to Building Impact for making this Corporate Service Day series a reality for Boston Scientific's Week of Caring!

Day 1's Team helped us transform our garden from hardily surviving to thriving! We are so happy to have our Garden Together space revitalized for our families and participants this season.

Thank you Boston Scientific and Building Impact for helping us bring people together!

If your team is looking for an opportunity to give back to a local non-profit in the Greater Boston area, we hope you'll consider BINA Farm Center for your next employee Community Service Day! See more information here: https://buff.ly/3UkNIod



This Monday we celebrate some truly MOTIVATED VOLUNTEERS! Last month, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Social i...
06/10/2024

This Monday we celebrate some truly MOTIVATED VOLUNTEERS!
Last month, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Social in our Indoor Arena. It was full of good times, good people, and good treats! We are thrilled to welcome Tracy and Melinda (and a few others!) into our Volunteer Hall of Fame. Their commitment to excellence in every volunteer shift they fulfill is inspiring. Ladies, your dedication motivates all of us at BINA Farm Center to keep bringing people together!

To learn more about our Volunteer Program at BINA Farm Center please visit our linked website https://buff.ly/3vLo4Qk


This Thankful Thursday we would like to acknowledge The Fessenden School for being one of our annual spring Community Se...
06/06/2024

This Thankful Thursday we would like to acknowledge The Fessenden School for being one of our annual spring Community Service Days!

This May our Fessenden students came out to help us w**d our main lawn and garden areas. A huge help for us at our non-profit center. Thank you Fessenden Students & Faculty for helping us create a welcoming space for our participants, families, volunteers, and community.

If you have a student group looking for a volunteer opportunity this coming Fall, please email us at [email protected] or visit our linked website for more information! https://buff.ly/3UkNIod

Calling all interested community members looking to join our Gala Committee! We are looking for dedicated members of all...
06/04/2024

Calling all interested community members looking to join our Gala Committee!
We are looking for dedicated members of all levels and contributions. Take a look through our posted opportunities and please reach out if you have any interest in learning more.

All gala-related inquiries, be they event details, committee opportunities, sponsorship, or auction item donations can be sent to us at [email protected].

For all things gala, please see our gala website https://buff.ly/3wUL8fQ

Calling all caregiving, horse-loving, and inclusivity-championing community members!We are HIRING! Are you committed to....
05/31/2024

Calling all caregiving, horse-loving, and inclusivity-championing community members!
We are HIRING!

Are you committed to...
-serving individuals of all ages with and without special needs?
-treating all community members and horses with respect, dignity, kindness, and compassion?
-bringing people together with a diverse team of employees and volunteers?

Do you want to work in...
-an environment that supports all individuals to thrive?
-an atmosphere that transcends the usual rehabilitative model?
-an organization that preserves a community of inclusion and connectedness?

Well, we may just have a position for you!
That's right! We are looking for new team members to join us. We are a non-profit therapeutic equine center conveniently located in Lexington, Massachusetts, just off of I-95 and Route 2.

Please see our full list of positions over at our website:
https://buff.ly/3R9nOSi

So, what happens in an Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy session? Find out in this week's installment of Fact Friday: Men...
05/31/2024

So, what happens in an Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy session?
Find out in this week's installment of Fact Friday: Mental Health Awareness Month edition!

You can find more information about our mental health services by visiting us at our website https://buff.ly/3UDKpsq

A shout-out to our "neighbors" over a Lexington Christian AcademyThanks to their incredible Community Partners program, ...
05/30/2024

A shout-out to our "neighbors" over a Lexington Christian Academy
Thanks to their incredible Community Partners program, we collaborated on a few ways for their students (grades 6 – 12) to help us around the center. They were just one of many Faith-in-Action Pods at LCA that went out to serve the surrounding communities this spring. Their latest contribution was a wonderful Community Service Day over at BINA Farm Center

Thanks to their efforts we were able to reopen our sensory trail and lawn area just in time for warmer weather this April. Thank you to the team of educators and students at LCA for helping our non-profit and the participants whom we serve.

If you have a student group looking for a volunteer opportunity this coming Fall, please email us at [email protected] or visit our linked website for more information!
https://buff.ly/3UkNIod



We have a great resource for you this Mental Health Awareness Month, and it involves a research study collaboration betw...
05/29/2024

We have a great resource for you this Mental Health Awareness Month, and it involves a research study collaboration between Mclean Hospital and BINA Farm Center. This is a must-read, especially for those interested in learning about Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy up close or for our data-loving community members!

See our link for the full article. https://buff.ly/3aQyv5D

Curious to learn about who can benefit from a mental health service like Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy? See this week...
05/17/2024

Curious to learn about who can benefit from a mental health service like Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy? See this week's installment of our Fact Friday: Mental Health Awareness edition!

You can find more information about our mental health services by visiting us at our website https://buff.ly/3UDKpsq

This Thankful Thursday is dedicated to celebrating Puma! This special therapy horse has charmed us with his quirky perso...
05/16/2024

This Thankful Thursday is dedicated to celebrating Puma! This special therapy horse has charmed us with his quirky personality and his love of fruit loops as a special treat. After two and a half wonderful years with us, his owner, Daria Pedersen, and the BINA equine care team have determined that Puma is ready to retire.

In his new dwellings, Puma will continue to receive lots of love and attention from his owners. He will also be able to participate in his favorite activity - leisurely trail rides through the woods.

We are grateful to the Pedersen Family for having shared Puma with us, and to Puma for his dedicated work in our program. Thank you to everyone who signed his retirement poster and sent along sweet treats and notes.

We wish Puma the best of green pastures in his retirement!





Are you a videographer? BINA is looking for you! We are seeking videographers to help capture our annual fundraising gal...
05/14/2024

Are you a videographer? BINA is looking for you! We are seeking videographers to help capture our annual fundraising gala, Horsing Around at the Mandarin, this November. See our flyer for more details.

Please send professional or volunteer videographer inquiries to [email protected]!
For all things gala see our website here https://buff.ly/4abjicW


In this week's Fact Friday: Mental Health Awareness Month editioncheck out the skills and benefits gained through Equine...
05/10/2024

In this week's Fact Friday: Mental Health Awareness Month edition
check out the skills and benefits gained through Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy!

You can find more information about our mental health services by visiting us at our website https://buff.ly/3UDKpsq

05/09/2024

A big Thankful Thursday shout out to the Serve with Liberty 2024 team. BINA Farm Center was honored to be one of your community sites this year.

Thank you to each one of our corporate volunteers at Liberty Mutual Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual Careers for helping remulch our sensory trail! Your smiles and can-do-attitudes made such a difference for our participants and their therapy horses' lesson space.

Thank you for helping us bring people together, Liberty Torchbearers! 🗽

If your team is looking for an opportunity to give back to a local non-profit in the Greater Boston area, we hope you'll consider BINA Farm Center for your next employee Community Service Day! See more information here: https://buff.ly/3UkNIod

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Want to get in the saddle this summer? Consider volunteering in BINA's Vacation Programs, Horsing Around or BINA Buddies...
05/08/2024

Want to get in the saddle this summer? Consider volunteering in BINA's Vacation Programs, Horsing Around or BINA Buddies, in exchange for group riding lessons!

Conditions apply. Please see our flyer posted here for more details.
Visit us at https://buff.ly/3vLo4Qk to get started on a volunteer application today!



05/06/2024

As we get ready to celebrate 15 years of BINA Farm Center at this year's Horsing Around at the Mandarin Gala, let’s look back at some of our favorite past gala moments from 2010-2023!

It's fun to see the things that have changed and the things that have remained the same over the years. One thing is for sure....we cannot wait to SEE you at this year's gala. 🔮

For more information on this year's Horsing Around at the Mandarin Gala, please visit our website here: https://buff.ly/4abjicW

05/03/2024
Did you know that in addition to our other equine-assisted services and therapies, we offer Equine-Facilitated Psychothe...
05/03/2024

Did you know that in addition to our other equine-assisted services and therapies, we offer Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy? This is a specialized form of therapy uniquely offered in an equine setting. Be sure to read all our FunFactFriday, Mental Health Awareness Month edition posts for more information!

You can find more information about our mental health services by visiting us at: https://buff.ly/3UDKpsq

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! To commemorate, throughout the month we will share information about our mental he...
05/01/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
To commemorate, throughout the month we will share information about our mental health services. Stay tuned for May's Fun Fact Friday series, Mental Health Awareness Month edition! To all our participants, families, clinicians, team members, and volunteers who make BINA Farm Center the inclusive welcoming place it is, we thank you. You are not alone.

Happy Motivational Monday! Today, BINA highlights Hannibal. Hannibal has grown so much in his ability to share his feeli...
04/29/2024

Happy Motivational Monday! Today, BINA highlights Hannibal. Hannibal has grown so much in his ability to share his feelings as well as grown in his self confidence! "Every week he asks amazing empathic questions about the horses" said his instructor Chasidy. Way to go Hannibal! We are so proud of you!

Thank you for joining us this National Volunteer Week! Another round of applause to our incredible volunteers. Your supp...
04/27/2024

Thank you for joining us this National Volunteer Week! Another round of applause to our incredible volunteers. Your support and dedication make a difference in the lives of many. Keep up the amazing work!

If you want to learn more about joining our volunteer team, please visit our site for more information here: https://buff.ly/3vLo4Qk




This friday we would like to feature a dedicated section of our community at BINA Farm Center, our Community Service Day...
04/26/2024

This friday we would like to feature a dedicated section of our community at BINA Farm Center, our Community Service Day partners. These organizations include spirited highschool students, local youth groups, fellow non-profits, and college teams to name a few!
Babson Equestrian Team is one of our annually recurring Community Service groups. They always makes an appearance on the property to help us with whatever we may need. Thank you BABSON TEAM!

If you have a group you'd like to sign up for a Community Service Days please see our next photo and inquire for details at [email protected]!





This Thankful Thursday seems like the perfect time to announce this year's annual Volunteer Appreciation Day! We cannot ...
04/25/2024

This Thankful Thursday seems like the perfect time to announce this year's annual Volunteer Appreciation Day! We cannot wait to celebrate this wonderful group of individuals.
This event is open to our regularly scheduled volunteers, team and Board members.
Please pre-register by email at [email protected]!

Thank you volunteers once again for your generous time and efforts here at BINA!

Thank you to incredible volunteers like Karen, Carolyn, and Amy who help us at the barn and at our Horsing Around at the...
04/25/2024

Thank you to incredible volunteers like Karen, Carolyn, and Amy who help us at the barn and at our Horsing Around at the Mandarin Gala! We love seeing the friendships that arise out of joining the BINA Community.

If you are interested in learning more about being a gala committee member please see our next photo or visit our website here: https://buff.ly/3Um5rvt
Please direct any inquiries to [email protected]!





One of the major volunteer opportunities we have at BINA Farm Center is our Corporate Service Days. A huge thank you to ...
04/24/2024

One of the major volunteer opportunities we have at BINA Farm Center is our Corporate Service Days. A huge thank you to corporate groups like, Takeda, for funding our capital improvements and bringing a dedicated crew of corporate volunteers each year.
Be it adding new fencing for our therapy horses, landscaping a whole new corner to utilize program space, or renovating our indoor viewing area for our families, Takeda Cares! We are so grateful for Building Impact's help in ensuring a smooth day of service for the Takeda and BINA teams. Contributions like these allow us to maintain and innovate our facility to best serve our participants!

If you are interested in learning more about our corporate involvement opportunities please see our next few photos for information about our Gala Sponsorships and Community Service Days.
Be sure to check out our website https://buff.ly/3JlVJTR or email us at [email protected] with any inquiries!





Thank you to volunteers like Peggy! She has done it all and we are so grateful for her dedication to our mission no matt...
04/23/2024

Thank you to volunteers like Peggy! She has done it all and we are so grateful for her dedication to our mission no matter what season of life she is in.

Do you want help out with our Horsing Around at the Mandarin gala auctions? We hope you'll consider securing a donation and helping collect the item for the BINA gala team! To donate an item please visit our donation eform here: https://buff.ly/3xxXASD or email us at [email protected] today!





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55 Allen Street
Lexington, MA
02421

Telephone

+17818625020

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https://binafarm.ejoinme.org/horsingaround24

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