Santa. Horses. Donkeys

Santa usually hangs out with reindeer but Saturday, from noon to 2 PM, he will change playmates and visit Berkshire HorseWorks. Area residents are also invited to come for a photo op with the Jolly Old Elf and BHW’s herd of rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.

There will be hot cocoa and cookies and visitors can dress up their pony of choice, hug a donkey or rub some soft noses.

A $25 donation is suggested; all proceeds going toward medical care and food for the rescued herd.

Berkshire HorseWorks has offered equine-assisted psychotherapy, equine-assisted learning and team building as well as other therapeutic and recreational activities with horses for nearly 11 years.

It has now expanded into educational activities with the introduction of horse-powered reading and math curriculums. All experiential programming is funded through grants, donations and direct pay from corporate team building and recreational activities including trail rides.

To date, BHW has seen more than 4,000 at-risk youth, active-duty military personnel, veterans, families and other vulnerable populations in the Berkshires and throughout New England and New York.

Call 413-698-3700 or email info@berkshirehorseworks.com for more information. BHW is located at 101 Patton Road in Richmond MA.