Ranch Experiences

Through these family programs, Berkshire HorseWorks gains a hands-on workforce which allows the nonprofit to continue providing equine assisted psychotherapy and therapeutic programs for those at risk in the community.

“We piloted Ranch Life 101 last summer and witnessed organic connections being made where older children mentored the others during the day. Participants as young as four felt valued and empowered as they worked and played with older children. Relationships and skills that were cultivated all through the interaction with horses was just beautiful and life- changing. We knew we had to try to expand. Family volunteering is what really kept us afloat throughout the winter months and families were able to come together and stay active during these isolating times,” stated Sumner.

Berkshire HorseWorks is a safe and positive environment, where kids can still be kids, but have the opportunities to learn exciting new skills that will contribute to making them more confident, self-sufficient, and better able to cope with new situations. Ranch Life 101 at Berkshire HorseWorks will lay down roots of resiliency in a fun-filled, activity-packed day at the ranch.

Both programs will be held on a seven- acre ranch with hiking trails, multiple outdoor paddocks, a vernal spring and sun patio, organic garden, walking meditation trails and quiet reading hamlets. Individual, multi-child and family experiences available!