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  • Workshop Series – Consent & Boundaries

    Workshop Series – Consent & Boundaries

    Join us on Sunday June 29th for the second of our series of workshops on Consent and Boundaries

    How do we find consent with our horses- how can we get our horses to answer yes?

    This workshop looks at communicating with horses through body language and intent, and how the same body language and intent can carry into your daily life. 

    We will discuss the idea and definition of consent, mainly in the context of horses, but applicable to all walks of life. Gain a better understanding of how to set boundaries, and why clear boundaries are beneficial to everyone involved.

    $250 per person

    10:00 to 2:00, light lunch provided.

    There may be the opportunity to ride, but riding experience is not necessary.

    Email info@bluerider.org for more information, or to sign up.

    Future workshop dates:

    July 13
    August 10
    September 14

  • Thanks for a Magical Benefit

    Thanks for a Magical Benefit

    June 14th was a day that was filled with many significant things – and our Blue Rider Benefit was one of them. Cloudy and cool weather threatened our plans again, but gave way to a magical afternoon and evening. The atmosphere was beyond what we could have hoped for. Being able to include the horses in the festivities was the way it should be – they are the true stars.The bugs didn’t dare come and change the mood. Seeing so many faces here all for the same cause – to help uplift our work – makes our hearts overflow with gratitude. Our clients are often our heroes and we are so grateful to be able to continue our mission through the support we get.

    Special thanks to our underwriters: Bilmar Veterinary Services, DeadRiver Company, John Field TreeService Inc., and Guido’s Fresh Marketplace. Also many thanks to our donors: Taft Farms, Wards Nursery, Domaneys Liquors and FineWines, Extra Special Teas, Egremont Fire Department, Red Rock Volunteer Fire Company, and David James Catering.

    Many people gave hours of volunteer time to make this happen. Our MC Tom Gage and our musicians, The Wanda Houston Band, rounded out our fabulous evening, along with a great line-dancing interlude. Every person that was there brought their own special energy to make this event magic. Thanks!!

  • Summer Horsemanship Program 2025

    Summer Horsemanship Program 2025

    Weekly sessions starting June 16th

    Join our herd to learn about conscientious horse care and bareback, balanced seat riding in a unique, fun, safe environment, with an emphasis on education and building confidence.

    Our small group setting (maximum of ten children per week) allows for individual attention.

    Full day sessions include two riding lessons per day; half day sessions include one riding lesson per day.

    Monday through Friday

    Full day 9:00- 3:00 $600
    Half day 9:30-12:30 $400

    We offer discounts for multiple weeks.

    June 16-20
    June 23-27 (Dressage)
    June 30-July 4 (Dressage)
    July 7-11 (Western)
    July 14-18 (Western/gymkhana)
    July 21-25 (Jumping I – Field trip to Millbrook Horse Trials)
    July 28-August 1 (Jumping II)
    August 4-8 (Vaulting)
    August 11-15 (Vaulting)
    August 18-22

    413-528-5299 | info@bluerider.org

  • Blue Rider Stables Summer Benefit

    Blue Rider Stables Summer Benefit

    Join Blue Rider Stables for an evening of food, fun and dancing on June 14th for the Summer Benefit! Meet the horses, donkeys, board and staff, and and see what makes Blue Rider so magical! Grounds open at 5pm. 

    What: A celebratory evening to raise awareness and funds for Blue Rider Stables

    When: Saturday evening, June 14th, 5:00 to 8:30

    Where: Blue Rider Stables, 15 Farm Lane, South Egremont, MA

    $100 per ticket

    Buy Summer Benefit Tickets

    Schedule

    5:00 Grounds open. Meet the herd and talk with the staff while they prepare for the evening’s festivities

    5:45 First demonstration – therapy group lesson

    6:00 Hors d’oeuvres served by David James Catering
    Further demonstrations and brief talks about the purpose of Blue Rider

    6:45 “Horse Race” – which horse (purpose) will raise the most money the fastest?

    Join us afterwards for desserts by Harmony Market and dancing to The Wanda Houston Band, while the horses graze around us.

    Wand Houston

    Blue Rider is thrilled to welcome The Wanda Houston Band!

    Thanks to these area businesses for their underwriting support:

  • The Circus Is Coming!

    The Circus Is Coming!

    Saturday, May 31st – 10:30 – 12:30

    We’ve been hard at work, preparing, practicing, and choreographing for this year’s Circus 

    We’re really excited to show what we’ve been working on, and we hope we see you there! 

    This program is funded in part by a grant from the Sheffield and Alford-Egremont Councils, local agencies supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

  • Annual Meeting – Wed., April 9th 2025

    Annual Meeting – Wed., April 9th 2025

    We are holding our Annual Meeting with the Board on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00 p.m. You are encouraged to join via  Zoom. This is a great way to meet our Board and learn about the governance of Blue Rider.

    The meeting agenda and Zoom link are available here.


  • Scavenger Hunt – April 19th

    Scavenger Hunt – April 19th

    Saturday, April 19th
    1:00pm – 4:00pm

  • School Break Programs

    School Break Programs

  • Great Barrington Holiday Stroll

    Great Barrington Holiday Stroll

    December 14 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Billy Boy, Taquito, and Arlo will once again be making an appearance in downtown Great Barrington! They’ll have their humans along with them, selling holiday gifts. Stop by and say hello!

  • Horses After Dark

    Horses After Dark

    We had such a fun time with this event last year, we are bringing it back early! Come join us for pony rides for children and adults alike ($10 per ride) in the dark on our beautiful horses decked out in lights. Enjoy our barn, chat with staff and others, find your holiday presents, drink hot chocolate, and have a great time.

    Friday night, December 6 from 4:30 – 6:00