Horses
All of our equine partners are specifically trained to work in our equine-assisted programming. It takes a special horse to be able to partner with our therapists, to participate in our Therapeutic Riding and Occupational/Physical Therapy Utilizing Equine Movement programs.
Our BINA horses and all other animals are treated with respect and receive outstanding care from our staff, trained volunteers and veterinarians. We are grateful to BINA donors who sponsor our horses- without their generous support we would not have the animals needed to help all of our students in their therapeutic and recreational activities.
If you have a horse you think would be a good fit for our program, please email info@binafarm.org with the horse's name, age, gender, height, breed, and any other details you feel would be helpful in determining if they are a good fit for our program.
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Our Herd in Lexington
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Angel
12hh,Miniature horse, Mare
Angel is the newest addition to our herd, and she certainly lives up to her name. She is a miniature horse with a HUGE personality. She loves attention, loves children and adults, and always wants to be part of the action.
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Blue
15.1hh, 20 years old
Draft/Morgan cross, bay mare
Blue came to BINA from Hybid Farm in Acton, MA, and is an experienced event and dressage horse. She will always check your pocket for snacks! You can catch her in a physical therapy session or teaching our adults how to canter with her smooth gaits and gentle demeaner. Thank you Hybid and Aly Werth for allowing us to give Blue a home at BINA.
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Evelyn "Evie"
14hh, 20 years old
Haflinger, MareEvie joined BINA Farm Center in June with Wrangler. She is the ideal height, has a wide back, and is steady at the walk for hippotherapy. Evie always welcomes a good scratch and a chance to steal from Wrangler's food bowl.
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Gracie Girl
15hh, 15 years old
Appendix Quarter Horse, Sorrel with a star, strip and snip (large)
Gracie Girl is easy to spot as she has a stunning dark chestnut coat. She has been loving working with our Recreational Riders.
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Gracy
15hh, 18 years old
Quarter Horse, mare, grey
Show Name: Whiskey's Gracy LadyGracy is an athletic, sensitive mare who will take care of beginner riders and also enjoys jumping courses with BINA's more advanced riders. She loves to dress up as a unicorn in her free time!
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Halo
15.2hh, 17 years old
Halflinger mare, PalominoHalo is an adorable Halflinger with more personality than she knows what to do with! She is a forward moving mare who absolutely loves people and attention.
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Hank
16hh, 30 years old
Chestnut gelding, star
Hank is a very sweet gentleman. He has been a wonderful addition to our beginner Recreational and Therapeutic lessons.
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Lady Liberty (Libby)
17hh, 20 years old
American Cream Draft/Percheron Cross Mare, Gray
The biggest horse in our herd! Libby came to us on September 11th. We felt what better namesake for our big, regal girl than Lady Liberty herself. She is a big girl who will be able to carry larger participants.
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Oreo
12.2hh, 16 years old
Paint Pony, geldingOreo loves kids and has a smooth, slow trot. He loves popcorn and snuggles, and often sports a wild hairdo!
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Puma
14.2 hh, 20 years old
Warmblood Cross gelding, Flea Bitten Grey
This sweet guy's favorite treats are fruit loops! He is a great addition to our Therapeutic & Recreational Riding programs.
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Yoda Jedi Knight
13.2 hh
Grade pony, gelding, Bay
Yoda joined us at the start of March 2022. He was born and raised in Amish Country and trained as a driving and riding pony. His purchase was made possible through the kind donation of The UPS Store, in honor of their employee Eric Simms' 10 year anniversary with the store.
Yoda is a curious and friendly little guy. We are especially excited to add Yoda to our Physical and Occupational Therapy program.
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Zip (Zipptydoodah)
15.1hh, 15 years old
Quarter Horse, grey gelding
Zip is a seasoned trail horse from New Hampshire, currently sponsored by one of our very own BINA Families! With his snow white coat and silver gray dapples, it is hard to not notice this guy. Zip is a true unicorn, he is unphased by anything and is a therapeutic riding star. He is very reliable for our Therapeutic Riding and OT/PT lessons!
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Our Friends at DHS
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Cargo
16.2hh, 20 years old
Saxony Sporthorse, Flea-bitten Grey
Cargo has a very kind and genuine personality both in his stall and under saddle. He is a superstar at walk, trot lessons or jumping a 2'3" course; he is definitely a barn favorite. He is owned by Katherine Bassick, and her daughter, Bentley Bassick, who is a student at DHS.
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Charlie
DOB: 14-year-old
Height: 14.2 Hands
Color: Liver Chestnut
Breed: Welsh Cross
Location: Dana HallCharlie (Don Chocolate)
Charlie is a gentle, kind, and calm pony. He has a slow and very smooth trot and canter. He loves to be brushed, and especially enjoys having his face brushed. Charlie also really enjoys being turned out with his friend, Huey.
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Charm
DOB: 12-year-old
Height: 13 Hands
Color: Grey
Breed: Welsh Cross
Location: Dana Hall
Charm (Third Time's a Charm)
Charm is a kind and fun pony. She loves attention and likes to have a leader in her lessons. She really enjoys being curried and bathed, and her lips will twitch when currying her withers.
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Fluffy Tony
DOB: 22-year-old
Height: 16.2 Hands
Color: Black
Breed: Dutch Warmblood
Location: Dana HalFluffy Tony (What's Up)
Fluffy Tony is a wonderful teacher to both children and adults. He
has a kind and quiet disposition and a bouncy trot. Fluffy Tony lives up to his name as he has a very fluffy coat, mane, and tail. -
Huey
DOB: 2003 (18 Year Old)
Height: 14.2 Hands
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Arabian
Location: Dana HallHuey absolutely loves kids and attention, and is a DHS favorite. He has a bouncy trot, and has a kind and curious personality. He loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and if you tickle the pink snip on his nose he sticks out his tongue! -
Horses We Miss
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Bailey
1991-2015
YOU ARE MISSEDBreed: Quarter Horse
Height: 15.1 Hands
Color: Palomino
Bailey was a strong, steadfast and patient horse, with a kind and genuine soul. She took extraordinary care of her riders, both young and old, and she left an imprint on the hearts of everyone who worked with her. -
Mozart
1996-2017
YOU ARE MISSEDBreed: Welsh Pony
Height: 13 Hands
Color: Strawberry Roan
Mozart was a wonderful equine partner to all who had the privelege of working with him. He changed many lives and was dedicated to taking care of his riders. Mozart was a one-of-a-kind pony and we are thankful to have had him in our program. -
Shasta
January 1, 1991 - November 26, 2018
YOU ARE MISSEDBreed: Arabian/Welsh Cross
Height: 14.2
Color: Chestnut
BINA's original therapy horse, Shasta touched the lives of hundreds of children and adults. His gentle and patient nature has made him a barn favorite! After giving so much to so many, Shasta enjoyed a long and well-deserved retirement at BINA's Lexington barn, grazing with his best buddy Sammy. Our sweetest old man will be greatly missed.
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Our Herd in Lexington
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Angel
12hh,Miniature horse, Mare
Angel is the newest addition to our herd, and she certainly lives up to her name. She is a miniature horse with a HUGE personality. She loves attention, loves children and adults, and always wants to be part of the action.
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Blue
15.1hh, 20 years old
Draft/Morgan cross, bay mare
Blue came to BINA from Hybid Farm in Acton, MA, and is an experienced event and dressage horse. She will always check your pocket for snacks! You can catch her in a physical therapy session or teaching our adults how to canter with her smooth gaits and gentle demeaner. Thank you Hybid and Aly Werth for allowing us to give Blue a home at BINA.
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Evelyn "Evie"
14hh, 20 years old
Haflinger, MareEvie joined BINA Farm Center in June with Wrangler. She is the ideal height, has a wide back, and is steady at the walk for hippotherapy. Evie always welcomes a good scratch and a chance to steal from Wrangler's food bowl.
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Gracie Girl
15hh, 15 years old
Appendix Quarter Horse, Sorrel with a star, strip and snip (large)
Gracie Girl is easy to spot as she has a stunning dark chestnut coat. She has been loving working with our Recreational Riders.
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Gracy
15hh, 18 years old
Quarter Horse, mare, grey
Show Name: Whiskey's Gracy LadyGracy is an athletic, sensitive mare who will take care of beginner riders and also enjoys jumping courses with BINA's more advanced riders. She loves to dress up as a unicorn in her free time!
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Halo
15.2hh, 17 years old
Halflinger mare, PalominoHalo is an adorable Halflinger with more personality than she knows what to do with! She is a forward moving mare who absolutely loves people and attention.
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Hank
16hh, 30 years old
Chestnut gelding, star
Hank is a very sweet gentleman. He has been a wonderful addition to our beginner Recreational and Therapeutic lessons.
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Lady Liberty (Libby)
17hh, 20 years old
American Cream Draft/Percheron Cross Mare, Gray
The biggest horse in our herd! Libby came to us on September 11th. We felt what better namesake for our big, regal girl than Lady Liberty herself. She is a big girl who will be able to carry larger participants.
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Oreo
12.2hh, 16 years old
Paint Pony, geldingOreo loves kids and has a smooth, slow trot. He loves popcorn and snuggles, and often sports a wild hairdo!
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Puma
14.2 hh, 20 years old
Warmblood Cross gelding, Flea Bitten Grey
This sweet guy's favorite treats are fruit loops! He is a great addition to our Therapeutic & Recreational Riding programs.
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Yoda Jedi Knight
13.2 hh
Grade pony, gelding, Bay
Yoda joined us at the start of March 2022. He was born and raised in Amish Country and trained as a driving and riding pony. His purchase was made possible through the kind donation of The UPS Store, in honor of their employee Eric Simms' 10 year anniversary with the store.
Yoda is a curious and friendly little guy. We are especially excited to add Yoda to our Physical and Occupational Therapy program.
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Zip (Zipptydoodah)
15.1hh, 15 years old
Quarter Horse, grey gelding
Zip is a seasoned trail horse from New Hampshire, currently sponsored by one of our very own BINA Families! With his snow white coat and silver gray dapples, it is hard to not notice this guy. Zip is a true unicorn, he is unphased by anything and is a therapeutic riding star. He is very reliable for our Therapeutic Riding and OT/PT lessons!
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Our Friends at DHS
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Cargo
16.2hh, 20 years old
Saxony Sporthorse, Flea-bitten Grey
Cargo has a very kind and genuine personality both in his stall and under saddle. He is a superstar at walk, trot lessons or jumping a 2'3" course; he is definitely a barn favorite. He is owned by Katherine Bassick, and her daughter, Bentley Bassick, who is a student at DHS.
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Charlie
DOB: 14-year-old
Height: 14.2 Hands
Color: Liver Chestnut
Breed: Welsh Cross
Location: Dana HallCharlie (Don Chocolate)
Charlie is a gentle, kind, and calm pony. He has a slow and very smooth trot and canter. He loves to be brushed, and especially enjoys having his face brushed. Charlie also really enjoys being turned out with his friend, Huey.
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Charm
DOB: 12-year-old
Height: 13 Hands
Color: Grey
Breed: Welsh Cross
Location: Dana Hall
Charm (Third Time's a Charm)
Charm is a kind and fun pony. She loves attention and likes to have a leader in her lessons. She really enjoys being curried and bathed, and her lips will twitch when currying her withers.
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Fluffy Tony
DOB: 22-year-old
Height: 16.2 Hands
Color: Black
Breed: Dutch Warmblood
Location: Dana HalFluffy Tony (What's Up)
Fluffy Tony is a wonderful teacher to both children and adults. He
has a kind and quiet disposition and a bouncy trot. Fluffy Tony lives up to his name as he has a very fluffy coat, mane, and tail. -
Huey
DOB: 2003 (18 Year Old)
Height: 14.2 Hands
Color: Chestnut
Breed: Arabian
Location: Dana HallHuey absolutely loves kids and attention, and is a DHS favorite. He has a bouncy trot, and has a kind and curious personality. He loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and if you tickle the pink snip on his nose he sticks out his tongue! -
Horses We Miss
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Bailey
1991-2015
YOU ARE MISSEDBreed: Quarter Horse
Height: 15.1 Hands
Color: Palomino
Bailey was a strong, steadfast and patient horse, with a kind and genuine soul. She took extraordinary care of her riders, both young and old, and she left an imprint on the hearts of everyone who worked with her. -
Mozart
1996-2017
YOU ARE MISSEDBreed: Welsh Pony
Height: 13 Hands
Color: Strawberry Roan
Mozart was a wonderful equine partner to all who had the privelege of working with him. He changed many lives and was dedicated to taking care of his riders. Mozart was a one-of-a-kind pony and we are thankful to have had him in our program. -
Shasta
January 1, 1991 - November 26, 2018
YOU ARE MISSEDBreed: Arabian/Welsh Cross
Height: 14.2
Color: Chestnut
BINA's original therapy horse, Shasta touched the lives of hundreds of children and adults. His gentle and patient nature has made him a barn favorite! After giving so much to so many, Shasta enjoyed a long and well-deserved retirement at BINA's Lexington barn, grazing with his best buddy Sammy. Our sweetest old man will be greatly missed.