Blue Rider Stables

11/10/2024

Last day of 2024! There are still a few knit horses looking for homes, lots of wristies, and plenty of tack and saddles. Be sure to stop by to say hello, and help support our therapy herd!

11/07/2024

Equine Affaire has begun!
Find us in booth 1205 in the Young Building, from now until Sunday 🐎
We are selling used tack, riding clothes, blankets, and of our Hippity Hop Shop swag! All proceeds go to support our herd of therapy horses and donkeys. Will we see you this weekend?

11/04/2024

Equine Affaire starts Thursday! Will we see you there?

11/02/2024

Pasture Walk today! 🐎
Come to the barn at 3:00 today, take a guided tour of where our herd lives, learn about the history of Blue Rider, and how we coexist with our environment. We will also be announcing the winners of our Wings for Willie move-a-thon 🐴
There is no charge for this event, but we love donations! We'll have 🍎 cider and 🍩

11/01/2024

Taquito and Billy Boy have something important to tell you! 🫏
For the whole month of November, if you buy a Community Bag from the Great Barrington Big Y, $1 from each bag purchased will be donated to Blue Rider! 💙🐴 Thanks,

10/28/2024

Our herd thought today was the perfect day to rest up for the last few days of the Wings for Willie move-a-thon and our Pasture Walk on Saturday 💤🐴
There's still time to join us, as a participant or a sponsor. Every little bit helps us keep our horses and donkeys healthy and comfortable!
How many horses can you spot in the first photo? 🐎

10/27/2024

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Email from Blue Rider Stables, Inc. So close to November! Billy and Taquito are so happy to announce that we are going to start receiving $1 for every $2.50 reusable Big Y Community Bag purchased thro

10/22/2024

Caitlin von Graf Photography always takes beautiful photos of our herd, but this set is particularly stunning! 🤩 If you're not already following her account, you are missing out!

10/16/2024

One week into our Wings for Willie move-a-thon, two weeks to go! It's not too late to join us, as a mover or a sponsor. Our staff and our herd are hard at work, and would appreciate your support! Contributions go directly to horse care, so our herd can keep helping our community 🐴

10/11/2024

IT HAS BEGUN!
Yesterday was the first day of our Wings for Willie move-a-thon, which continues until the end of October! There is still plenty of time to join, and staff members still looking for sponsors 🐎 You can join us from anywhere in the world 🌎
Check out the link in our Instagram bio, or the Facebook event page (posted here yesterday), or on our website. Call or email for more information 🐴
Thank you Caitlin von Graf Photography for finding some "new" photos of our beloved Willie Wonka 💙
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10/11/2024

Wings for Willie, Beginner Vaulting Program, Freyja goes on an adventure

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Email from Blue Rider Stables, Inc. So many things happening! We moved Freyja to her retirement home today, October 10. She has been with us for a few years now, but struggles with her hips and back.

10/08/2024

Svaði and Hekla are busy getting their humans warmed up for the start of Wings for Willie on Thursday! Their newfound friend could only offer quills for sponsorship, so they're still looking. 🐎 (Can you help them?)

Watch this space for more information on signing up to participate or sponsor, coming soon!

10/07/2024

Help us help our herd! We're dedicated to giving our equines the best possible care, and this is a great way to support us.
Thanks Caitlin von Graf Photography for finding a "new" photo of our beloved Willie Wonka for today 💙

Blue Rider Monday!

Wings for Willie starts Thursday!

Willie Wonka was a beloved part of our herd that we lost to colic in 2021. He was a constant in our herd, keeping everyone together and happy. In his memory we are asking for supporters to ride, walk, run, bike, skate, etc. Each participant will collect sponsors who may donate for each mile or lap completed, or give a flat donation. Participants can create teams and wow us with movement goals. All money collected will be used for the healthcare of the herd, a cost which can run at least $40,000 in a year.

Participate by signing up to walk, ride, swim, bike, dance, etc. to raise money for your favorite equine. Once you have defined your goal, get sponsors to support you in your efforts.

Prizes will be given for:
Most money earned
Most sponsors
Most distance (difficulty) achieved
Biggest goal
Youngest/oldest participant
Biggest team goal achieved.

Wings for Willie will run from Thursday, October 10th to Thursday, October 31st. We will gather on November 2 at the barn for a bonfire and congratulations. We hope many sponsors will join us to celebrate. This is also the date for our Pasture Walk - come get to know where our horses spend their time grazing and being horses. Be a part of this amazing Blue Rider community!!

10/01/2024

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The colors change so quickly! Thanks to all that have helped us with Hekla's care! The salve from Green Branch Urban Apothecary along with allergy shots and lots of TLC from our staff have made her f