Celebrating 20 years of service to the community, Shepard Meadows is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH) Premier Accredited Center located on 26 acres in Bristol, CT. With a herd of 10 therapy horses (alongside 1 rescue mule and two goats), our programs are led by certified instructors. Our mission is to support the growth and overall well-being of all individuals, including those with special needs, by providing Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) in a safe caring and professional environment. EAS operates under three umbrellas: Horsemanship, Learning and Therapy. Programs include adaptive riding, community lessons, hippotherapy (speech and language and physical therapy), horsemanship for seniors and military veterans, youth development, equine-assisted learning and psychotherapy, equine facilitation and equine Gestalt Coaching.