Berkshire HorseWorks Year of the Horse Gala

Berkshire HorseWorks celebrated the "Year of the Horse: A Year of Transformation Gala”, on September 18, from 6:00pm-9:00pm, at Berkshire Equestrian Center in Richmond, MA (40 Perry’s Peak Road, Richmond, MA 01254). This gala marked over a decade of providing programming to nearly 5,000 at-risk youth, active duty, veterans, families, and other vulnerable populations. The event honored NPC founder, Liana Toscanini, and was emceed by former Massachusetts State Representative, Smitty Pignatelli. 

Guests interacted with BHW’s rescued herd and its clients while learning about the ranch’s experiential, strength-based programs. They celebrated bravery and resiliency while enjoying specialty drinks and hors d’oeuvres, with music by “The Berkshire Dreamers,” before a live auction and paddle raise. The auction supported scholarships for equine-assisted programs at the ranch for those at risk with mental health, behavioral, and academic challenges in the community, as well as covering medical costs for equine care. 

Photos Courtesy of Lilian Haidar, Julia Kaplan, and Olivia Douhan