Equine Connection Center

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Nokesville, VA
Equine Connection Center

Educational equine sanctuary offering you the opportunity to interact and build connection with rescue horses & donkeys in meaningful ways!

Offering tours, learning sessions in horsemanship, & mental health services for people of all ages/abilities. Rescue horses and donkeys partnering with people to support mutual wellness, personal growth, and positive relationships. Programs in wellness, learning, and more where participants learn and grow through true bonds built with our rescue animals. The Sanctuary at Equine Connection Center is a 501c3 non-profit supporting the rescue and care of equine animals in need.

01/09/2026

“Surround yourself with what you love” - life advice courtesy of Vinny the Mini

In his case, this involves pulling all the hay out of the hut. But he’s open to less literal interpretations, too. Wishing you a new year filled with what YOU love 🩵

12/14/2025

ECC is built on close bonds with each person and animal that becomes a part of this place. As a result, a loss echoes that much more loudly. We are deeply saddened to share that after the sudden onset of an illness this week, Samson has passed away.

Sam came to sanctuary at ECC in September following the passing of his owner. It was easy for us to love him quickly and his owner’s family continued to stay invested in his wellbeing, for which we are so grateful. Despite being blessed with a stable life on one farm for his 28 years of life, Samson was adapting to his new chapter remarkably well and had integrated seamlessly into his new herd. Within just a few days together, he had bonded with Remi - much to our surprise and delight given their very opposite personalities.

He will be remembered for his curiosity and enthusiasm. In the face of so many changes, he remained trusting of humans and eager to connect. We are grateful to have been one last great adventure in the long life of a wonderful horse.

Samson, “Triplett 013”, May 1997 - December 2025

12/12/2025

We’d like to thank the following people for their generosity on Giving Tuesday, along with other recent contributions as well! Every item and every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our rescue horses and donkeys - we are so grateful and couldn’t do without all of YOU!

🩵Lisa Ehrlich for hoof care items
🩵Genna Wiezoreck for horse hydration electrolytes and grooming tools
🩵Anonymous 1* for Purina SuperSport and Outlast supplements
🩵Anonymous 2* for farm kitty food and 5 halters
🩵Shawn and Anastasia Triplett for a hay hut (this will allow us to decentralize hay as a resource for our field guys, super important heading into winter)
🩵Melinda Tomaino for Otis’ winter blanket and rain sheet
🩵Colleen Quintana for River’s winter blanket
🩵The Northedge Family, Patricia Zawasky, and Molly Peterson for monetary contributions

*we received two Amazon Wishlist gifts mentioned above with no “from” notes — we’d REALLY love to thank you, so if it’s you and you didn’t intend to be anonymous please let us know!

12/02/2025

The Sanctuary at Equine Connection Center is a forever home for horses and donkeys that were once unwanted, neglected, or worse. Our mission is to provide the best care possible for these animals and in return, they have so much love to give! Sanctuary makes a world of difference not only for the animals, but also for the people who benefit from ECC's equine-assisted services.

This , we ask that you please consider our Amazon Wishlist https://a.co/23nEMGc or making a contribution via Venmo to equineconnectioncenter. Your support is what allows us to transform the lives of horses like Remi, who call the sanctuary home 🩵

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Equine Connection Center! We are so grateful for YOU!

We have so much to be thankful for, but especially for your support that allows us to offer these guys the best care possible. Sharing our herd with you is what it’s all about!

11/21/2025

And sometimes, horses can help you GET ENGAGED💍! We just love these photos taken here at ECC of our newly engaged supporters, Evan and Danielle, taken by our fav photographer, Stephanie Marie Photography!

Interested in using ECC as a location for your photos or special event? Just reach out to [email protected] and we'll help you set it up!

11/08/2025

Check out this feature on ECC's educational programs by Prince William County Public Schools! We are so excited and grateful to be recognized, and our work with Independence Nontraditional School has been so meaningful! Please consider liking, sharing, and commenting on PWCS original post to help make sure it reaches non-followers as well 🐴🥰

11/07/2025

Last weekend our friends at PW Fire and Rescue contacted us as they needed a veterinarian who could quickly respond to help with a pony that had fallen into a swimming pool. We knew just who to call, of course, and connected them with our vet, Dr. Freckleton of Firestar Veterinary Services, LLC, who jumped to action even though this horse is not their regular patient. Combined efforts of the local FD, Firestar, and the wonderful Little Fork Volunteer Technical Large Animal Rescue Team resulted in a safe and successful rescue. We are so proud to be of community efforts such as this that keep people and animals safe and well!

Address

14420 Owls Nest Road
Nokesville, VA
20181

Telephone

+17039801032

Website

http://equineconnectioncenter.com/

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