Category: Fundraisers

This year for our Annual Appeal fundraiser, we have a $20,000 challenge before the end of the year! Please read our Annual Appeal Letter below.

Thank you!

Thanks to all of your support, we achieved our goal of matching $20,000 – which made for a fantastic start to this New Year!

It’s not too late if you haven’t managed to donate yet – we have a sponsor who will match all of the donations that continue to come in until January 31. Our hearts are full! The herd is so grateful, and looks forward to your continued support through the winter and beyond.

October 10 – October 31

To Donate to Wings for Willie Move-a-thon

To Sign up to Participate

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 (link here to form). Once you have defined your goal, get sponsors to support you in your efforts.

Check out and sponsor our awesome participants

Participant Julie

I am committing to 30 miles /10 hours of dance. After fracturing my kneecap @ age 20 movement wasn’t the same. 3 joint replacement surgeries and 40 + years later I am back to moving with no pain!
Gluten free diet along with other changes has helped create a life filled with movement. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than raise money for Blue Rider!

Update October 24 – Update on my goals raising money for Blue Rider Stables:
I’ve walked 8 more miles and danced 2 more hours!

Sponsor Julie

Participant Tony

I am committing to 25 hours of travel in my adaptive stroller (powered by mommy walking).

Sponsor Tony

Participant Becky

I am asking to be sponsored for the amount of steps I take on any given day, or the whole three weeks!

Sponsor Becky

Participant Christine

This week I walk to honor our first horses, the ones that walked the way clear for us to do the work we do. Remembering Nell, Jolie, Tonka #1, Becky, Chelsea, Ramona, Valentino, Caesar, Tina, Spirit, Petunia, Arun, Minipli, Ranger, Gypsy, Clancey, Star, Lady, Black Jack, Zephyr, Roosevelt, Misty, Cilla, Big John, Romeo, Rhythm, Trausti, Bristol, Betsy, Taco, Woolie Bear, Falcur, Sugar, Hope, Sue, Mahogany, Lark, Rio, Ginger, Rocket, Sir BJ, Zeus, Oskar, George, Noble, Ebony, Rusty, Rose, Juniper, Baron, Remedy, Aladdin, Willie Wonka, Freyja, Bella, Mia, Oreo, Ozzie, Brekki, Buddy, Nathalie, Taquito, Arlo, Tonka #2, Svadi, Garuda, Rico, Twist, Billy Boy, Marcy, Sprite, Hekla, Zora, Fritz, Mystery. Some stayed for a good while, some were only here a bit, but every one of these guys gave us their hearts! Billy still does, come say hi! Please, if you remember one of these guys, share, and give a donation if you can!

Sponsor Christine

Participant Steve

I’m committing to running 20 miles per week – for my benefit and the horses! Please support us in any way you can!

Sponsor Steve

Prizes will be given for:
Most money earned
Most sponsors
Most distance (difficulty) achieved
Biggest goal
Youngest/oldest participant
Biggest team goal achieved.
Anything else we can think of giving prizes for!

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 when they are not working. Be a part of this amazing Blue Rider community!!

To Sign up to Participate

To Donate to Wings for Willie Move-a-thon

A huge thank you to to all the businesses that have donated items.

Your purchases of these items will help us pay for the hay in our shed!

To purchase any items (at list price or make us an offer we can’t refuse!) please email us at info@bluerider.org

Animal Communications Session with Linda Clayton – Value $125

Berkshire Aviation – ½ hour scenic flight for 3 – Value $125

Kid’s Party at Berkshire South Community Center – bounce house or pool party – Value $300

Wash & Wag Salon – Freebee day at the spa – Value $100

Elterwater Cottage – 3-night stay, Fall Winter, Spring (check for available dates) –Value $780

Herrington’s – $125 Gift Certificate

Ray Murray Inc. – Fire pit – Value $150 (pick up at barn)

Seward’s Tires Auto Center- $100 Alignment

Seward’s Tires Auto Center – $100 Oil Change

Matthew Berg Acupuncture – 90 minute session – Value $190

Back To Heart Center – One Full Session, Practitioner of your choice – Value $120

JWS Art Supply – Art Set – Value $45

Barrington Eye Care – $100 Gift Certificate on a complete pair of Prescription Glasses

Great Barrington Integrative Wellness – ½ hour combined hands therapy session – Value $75

Catamount- 2 Adventure Park tickets – Value $140

We Have a new Donkey!  He is 6 years old and very sweet. So we’re having a contest to choose his new name! Every name suggested costs $5. We will pull his new name Friday October 27. Winner gets a photo with him.

To enter, please follow button below:

Once on Checkout, Give us your name suggestion in the ‘Additional Information: order notes’ section!