Beech Hill Farm

10/09/2024

Updated information for the Donations Drive! You can always drop off at the barn if you can’t get to the other locations! By October 18th!

10/08/2024

We are joining with the fire dept…anyone that was planning on dropping donations at the barn can also drop them at the below locations as well
Thank you!

The Pocantico Hills Fire Dept. in conjunction with other local fire departments and organizations is holding a disaster relief donation drive for those affected by the hurricane that ravaged North Carolina and surrounding areas.

Please see the flyer for requested donations and drop off sites. Spread the word!

Hawthorne Fire Department-NY
Millwood Fire
Village of Sleepy Hollow News
Town of Mount Pleasant, NY
News 12 Westchester

10/02/2024

We will be collecting donations at the farm to send down to North Carolina in a couple weeks.
Clothes, blankets, pet food, formula, diapers, wipes, canned food, gift cards, phone chargers, water, etc.

Any donations need to brought to the farm by the weekend before Halloween.

This hits close to home, as we have family in some of the hardest hits parts of path.
Western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee are DEVASTATED, it’s so much worse than what they are showing on the news.

We are also attaching posts for rescue efforts and donations needed for animals affected. Please share, the more word we get out the more people/animals we can help! ❤️
Please post any links in the comments for other efforts that pop up!

https://www.facebook.com/share/6FXHYY3eVhJPrJh8/?mibextid=WC7FNe

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NUrxZeXxGe97F29m/?mibextid=WC7FNe

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Z38dr7zhrzgvbqNK/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Please message the page or Eva Day with any questions. Thank You!

10/02/2024

Help us help those horse owners devastated from hurricane damage. Rosemary Farm is working with Fleet of Angels, gathering supplies to send south. Volunteers with trucks are being coordinated and will be sent to Rosemary Farm to pick up!!! ...

09/12/2024

Get ready for the event of the year! Pegasus Therapeutic Riding is thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual Gala – “Denim and Diamonds Dance” on **Saturday, September 28th** at Pegasus Farm. This is not just any gala; it’s a night of magic, impact, and celebration!

Let’s raise our glasses and celebrate Pegasus’ life-changing mission and nearly 50 years of achievements together. Don your favorite cowboy boots, sparkle with diamonds, and join in the festivities as we honor Boehringer Ingelheim for their outstanding commitment to volunteering and strengthening the human-animal bond.

**Honoring Boehringer Ingelheim:** We are proud to recognize their dedication to animal health and their exceptional efforts in advancing horse health. Their initiatives not only support the well-being of animals but also enhance the deep connections we share with them. We celebrate their contributions and are grateful for their partnership in creating a better world for both humans and animals.

Can’t make the party but want to show your support another way? Click here to virtually raise your paddle! https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/101366/auctions/168538?r=1&t=all

Help us spread the word! Tag your friends, share this post, and join us for a gala that promises to be both impactful and unforgettable.

Click here to purchase your tickets today- pegasustr.org/2024gala

07/10/2024

This Sunday!

Updated flyer for ours and ’s joint pancake breakfast to benefit Make a Wish Hudson Valley.

Spread the word!

📅 Date: Sunday, July 14
🕒 Time: 8AM-12PM
📍 Location: Pocantico Hills Fire Department, 531 Bedford Road, Tarrytown, NY

100% of proceeds will go towards making dreams come true for kids in our community. Don’t miss out on this fun family friendly event!

06/17/2024

This week is going to be HOT!🥵 And this means we are asked, “Is it too hot to ride?” Here is some information about horses and the heat.

👍 Per the American Association of Equine Practitioners: When outside temperature + relative humidity =150 or above, it's hard for a horse to keep cool because their ability to sweat is compromised — especially if the humidity contributes to over half of the 150.

💧 Provide access to plenty of clean water. Check water levels regularly as it's a good way to monitor water intake & refresh the water supply. One may consider providing an additional water bucket containing electrolytes or administering oral electrolytes.

☂️ Make sure horses in turnout have access to shade so they can escape the sun.🌞

💨 Airflow is key for stabled horses. Open doors/ windows and utilize fans whenever possible, but be sure that wires are not causing additional hazards.

🐎 Try to ride during the coolest hours of the day. If it's unavoidable, keep your mid-day rides short. A horse maintains normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin in the form of sweat.Horses that cannot sweat, known as anhydrosis, will usually overheat.

🚿 Post-ride: help your horse cool down quickly by hosing his neck & chest first with cool water. Then hose the whole body, sweat scrape, and hose again.

👁️ Keep an eye out for symptoms of heat stress and contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice:
-Labored breathing and/or rapid respiratory rate
-Above normal temperature at rest
-Unusual sweating (too much or too little)
-Decreased appetite
Just to name a few.

Special care should be taken of foals and horses with heavy muscling, excess fat or are in poor condition. In some cases, one might consider clipping horses that still have a long hair coat.

Maybe over these next couple of days consider unmounted barn activities such as organizing and restocking your first aid kit. Or double checking you have the required paperwork for the next horse show. Or just being with your horse.

Simply, be attentive to your equine partner and your own needs during this heatwave. Be safe!

06/05/2024

Sale this weekend, right down the street from us, lots available!

05/12/2024

Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms, of kids 2 legged or 4! 💐

05/04/2024

Community Day ♿
May 18 from 11 am – 3 pm

Please join us for the Pocantico Center’s second annual Community Day at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center. Preserve educator, Kim Fendrich, will have a display of rocks, minerals, and fossils from around the world, uncovering the mysteries of Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history one sample at a time. The day will include family-friendly interactive performances, hands-on art and STEAM activities, bilingual story time, garden activities, face painting, an open artist’s studio, and complimentary pizza and ice cream. Attendance is free; advance registration required at pocantico.org/events.
Photo courtesy of Margaret Fox.


Rockefeller Brothers Fund & Pocantico Center