Horses for a Change

06/01/2026

This is very important in training a horse to self carriage.

05/29/2026

Physiologic proof of what we feel and teach at Horses for a Change

05/28/2026

“Barn rats”! We love them, and they love the horses.

As blogger and high-school teacher Sarah Susa helped longtime “barn rats” put together their one-page resumes (“Times New Roman, 12-point font documents—plugging in skills and experiences using only the most active of verbs”), she realized just how much they had learned and grown through their years at Black Dog Stables.

Her latest blog is a heartfelt tribute to the generations of kids who grow up at the barn.

Read on at the link in comments.

📸 Courtesy of Sarah Susa

05/27/2026

Calling All Artists Under 25! Could YOUR artwork be featured on the cover of the 2026 Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival Show Program?

We’re looking for an original drawing, photo, or graphic design created by a young artist under age 25 to grace the cover of this year’s Show Program!

You do not need to be entered in the show to participate - if you love horses and art, we want to see your work!

Ready to share your creativity? Click on the link below for more information and submission details!

https://dressage4kids.org/d4k-festival/optional-classes/cover-art-contest.html

05/27/2026

Interesting

05/20/2026

The horses are ready. Are you ready to help them? Our sweet lesson horses are trained co-therapists with humans to provide equine-assisted mental health services to people with life challenges. Your donation, big or small, through Hudson Valley Gives (link in comments) will help keep them happy and healthy and always ready to help.

05/05/2026

A last ditch reminder and plea to vote for us under Nature and the Outdoors - Horse Stables in this year's Chronogrammies. You do not have to live in the Hudson Valley or subscribe to Chronogram to vote. You can vote every day through May 15. https://www.chronogram.com/readerschoice/ #//

04/27/2026

Name the horse who I groomed fo 25 minutes tonight.

04/27/2026

02/15/2026

Apparently We have a guardian angel. Well 2 really. David Weiss who got our pump primed and working so again we can offer toilet facilities. And an anonymous angel. When I went into the neglected viewing area (neglected because it has been too cold to ride and so many snow and cold related chores) it was spectacularly clean. Who did that? We are so appreciative and we would like to thank this absolutely appreciated person. Please stand up and identify yourself.