📍Dover Plains and Cold Spring, NY
Here with the Herd offers pre-scheduled workshops out of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (address: 2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522) and reservable private 60-minute sessions or 2-hour small groups of 2–6 people for Stonewall Stables Therapeutic Horsemanship (address: 10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516). Details below.
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
Attend a workshop here, see details below
2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Lucky Orphans is an upstate New York sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care for more than 40 rescued horses. Founded by lifelong horse advocate Deanna Hearn, the sanctuary reflects her belief that every horse deserves the opportunity to live with safety, companionship, and respect.
The horses live in social herds where they can build relationships, make choices, and engage in the natural behaviors that are essential to their wellbeing. Visitors have the opportunity to experience these remarkable animals in a peaceful setting, learn their individual stories, and witness the profound impact that safety, autonomy, and meaningful social connection can have on a horse’s life.
Stonewall Therapeutic Horsemanship
Schedule a session here, see services page
10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Stonewall Stables is a therapeutic horsemanship dedicated to creating meaningful connections between people and horses. Founded by Suzanne Giachinta, Stonewall provides a safe and compassionate environment where people of all ages and abilities can learn, grow, and thrive alongside horses.
Through therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, hippotherapy, and ground-based programs, Stonewall’s approach goes beyond traditional horsemanship, encouraging participants to understand the language and behavior of horses while building confidence, connection, physical strength, and new skills.
Upcoming Workshops and Sign Up Links
📍Dover Plains and Cold Spring, NY
Here with the Herd offers pre-scheduled workshops out of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522) and reservable private 60-minute sessions or 2-hour small groups of 2–6 people for Stonewall Stables Therapeutic Horsemanship (10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516). Details below.
Lucky Orphans
Attend a workshop here, details below
2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Lucky Orphans is an upstate New York sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care for more than 40 rescued horses. Founded by lifelong horse advocate Deanna Hearn, the sanctuary reflects her belief that every horse deserves the opportunity to live with safety, companionship, and respect.
Stonewall Stables
Schedule a session here, see services
10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Stonewall Stables is a therapeutic horsemanship dedicated to creating meaningful connections between people and horses. Founded by Suzanne Giachinta, Stonewall provides a safe and compassionate environment where people of all ages and abilities can learn, grow, and thrive alongside horses.
Find Your Ground
Saturday, October 31st | 1-3pm | Arrive at 12:45pm to enter rescue together
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Theme: Your relationship with yourself
Who this is Designed is for
Individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves. Ideal for those seeking greater presence, and a meaningful opportunity to step away from daily demands.
What to Expect
Modern life often pulls us into constant doing, leaving little space to simply be. This nature and horse guided experience invites participants to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and explore what shifts when they move at a more natural pace. Through guided observation, mindfulness practices, and ground-based interactions with horses, participants cultivate awareness, regulation, and a deeper connection to themselves and their surroundings.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Weather appropriate clothing, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (kept away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other participants (6 people total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Cost Per Participant: $125
Shared Space
Saturday, October 17th | 1-3pm | Arrive at 12:45pm to enter rescue together
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Theme: Your relationship with others
Who this is Designed for
Anyone interested in strengthening relationships, improving communication, and cultivating more authentic connections. Especially relevant for partnership, friendship, caregiving, helping professionals, and those curious about how they show up in their relationship with others.
What to Expect
Connection doesn’t begin with words it begins with presence. Through time spent alongside horses, participants explore how they relate to others, communicate nonverbally, establish boundaries, and build trust. Horses respond honestly to what we bring into a relationship, creating opportunities to better understand the dynamics that shape connection in our personal and professional lives.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Weather appropriate clothing, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (kept away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other participants (6 people total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Cost Per Participant: $125
Workshops
Find Your Ground
Saturday, October 31st | 1-3pm | Arrive at 12:45pm to enter rescue together
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Theme: Your relationship with yourself
Who this is Designed for
Individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves. Ideal for those seeking greater presence, and a meaningful opportunity to step away from daily day-to-day demands.
What to Expect
Modern life often pulls us into constant doing, leaving little space to simply be. This nature and horse guided experience invites participants to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and explore what shifts when they move at a more natural pace. Through guided observation, mindfulness practices, and ground-based interactions with horses, participants cultivate awareness, regulation, and a deeper connection to themselves and their surroundings.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Layers for weather, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (we will be sure to keep snacks away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other people (6 participants in total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Cost per Person: $125
6 spots left to reserve
Shared Space
Saturday, October 17th | 1-3pm | Arrive at 12:45pm to enter rescue together
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Theme: Your relationship with others
Who this is Designed for
Anyone interested in strengthening relationships, improving communication, and cultivating more authentic connections. Especially relevant for partnership, friendship, caregiving, helping professionals, and those curious about how they show up in their relationship with others.
What to Expect
Connection doesn’t begin with words it begins with presence. Through time spent alongside horses, participants explore how they relate to others, communicate nonverbally, establish boundaries, and build trust. Horses respond honestly to what we bring into a relationship, creating opportunities to better understand the dynamics that shape connection in our personal and professional lives.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Layers for weather, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (we will be sure to keep snacks away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other people (6 participants in total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch