Pegasus Farm Panorama
After more than thirty years of providing therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities to thousands of children and adults with physical, emotional, and developmental challenges at various farms and barns in two states, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding has opened its own facility in the Fall of 2007 in Brewster, New York!
Set on a grand hillside overlooking picturesque Peach Lake, Pegasus’ new home is the former location of Dr. Bill Bradley’s New England Equine Practice. Thanks to a very generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, Pegasus was able to finally purchase the 20-acre, 2.1 million dollar parcel in June 2007, fulfilling the organization’s decades-long dream of owning a therapeutic riding facility.
Pegasus Farm
Currently, Pegasus plans to keep the majority of its existing chapter locations in Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY operating to continue to serve individuals in those areas. At the new farm, the horses will greatly benefit from the expanded pasture area and time they will have to run and play – to simply be horses. This will help them in many ways: physically, by having the ability to move freely for extended periods of time, and mentally, as they are able to disconnect from the taxing and difficult jobs they have as therapy horses. With this additional space on the farm, Pegasus will be able to provide them with a more natural living environment.
The Pegasus Herd grazing at Pegasus Farm
Short-term plans for the property include transformation of the existing veterinary facilities to accommodate the office and barn staff and horses, as well as the development of an outdoor riding ring and a sensory trail system. Long-term plans call for the development of an indoor riding arena to enable Pegasus to offer therapeutic riding year-round, rain, snow or shine.
Pegasus Farm Sensory Stimulation Trails (Under Development)