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Help Our Cause

Your support and contributions help care for our horses and enable community-accessible programs for those in need.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

How Donations are Used

We are a 501(C)3 organization that relies on generous donations to provide life-changing services

Donations of all sizes are used to cover the many costs associated with caring for the horses and providing financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, at-risk youth, families, and veterans needing support who could not otherwise cover the expenses associated with equine therapy. See examples below for where your valued contributions go when you make a donation to Berkshire HorseWorks.


  • Boarding for one horse for one year — $6,500
  • Help a broken family address their challenges of abuse, trauma, and communication during full-day workshop of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. — $2,250
  • Send a local nonprofit business committed to staff development, for a half-day team building experience to focus on enhancing group dynamics, empathy, and effective communication.  — $4,500
  • Send one at-risk youth through an eight week treatment program of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to help him/her in the battle against addiction, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or depression. –$3,200
  • Send a group of 10 veterans through the eight week Horse Powered Veteran Program to help them cultivate social skills and resiliency and reintegrate into society in a healthy and productive way. — $12,000
  • Send one veteran through the eight week Horse Powered Veteran Program in his/her struggle with PTSD, TBI, intimacy, anger management or other combat related issues. — $1,200


Tack Shop and Related


  • Feed bucket — $15
  • Salt lick and stand — $20
  • Rope halter and lead rope — $60
  • Bucket of grooming tools — $100
  • Rain sheet — $125
  • Lightweight sheet — $150
  • Flysheet with hood — $200
  • One veterinarian evaluation — $250
  • Rent for one 90 minute session in a heated arena that facilitates focus and minimizes distraction — $150
  • New saddle to ensure the therapy horse is conditioned and ready to work — $2,000-$5,000
  • Full horse care for one year — $6,500


Other Needs


  • Support our “survivor” retreats which include meditative hikes, yoga, and overall wellness activities.
  • Restore our arena, an original Shaker barn, and build an addition for an insulated classroom.
  • Adopt new horses, each to include an initial veterinary evaluation and farrier visit.


You can also mail us a donation at:
Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc.
101 Patton Road,
Richmond, MA 01254

  • Our Mission
  • Our Herd
  • Corporate Team Building
  • Trail Rides
  • Ranch Experiences
  • Youth Programs
  • *Ranch Life 101*
  • Media
  • Donate
  • Contact

Berkshire HorseWorks

101 Patton Road Richmond, MA 01254

(413) 698-3700

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