Victoria Acres Equine Facility

11/11/2026

11/08/2026

To the individual/individuals who have vandalized our property twice in the last week by cutting our horse paddock fencing.

Thanks to you, we have had to add additional lighting as well as additional cameras to the property.

We are a small non-profit organization changing lives through the use of horses.

We need volunteers, not added expenses!

Please use your time more constructively.
You can fill out a Volunteer Registration Form on our website:

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10/26/2026

A HUGE Thank you to Regeneron for another successful workday at the facility! This is the 8th year they have provided their services!
We can't thank you enough; the facility looks amazing!

10/21/2026

Yesterday was a very sad day at the barn as we laid our beloved mare Ellie Mae to rest.

Ellie Mae came to the barn over a decade ago. There was a point when Ellie was lame, and her owner, Tiffany, was told her only option was to put her down. Tiffany didn't want to give up on Ellie and reached out to Victoria Acres. Tiffany thought Victoria Acres might be a great step down for Ellie and was hoping that, with the proper care, Ellie could become sound and have the possibility of becoming a therapy horse.

Ellie then came in for a trial to evaluate not only her physical issues but also to get Ellie's opinion on being a therapy horse. Anyone who ever knew Ellie knows she had opinions. Needless to say, Ellie was able to overcome all of her physical limitations and enjoyed being a therapy horse. Ellie loved every rider she ever met. Whether she was teaching able-bodied riders or our therapeutic riders, Ellie was always a rockstar!

Ellie, thank you for your dedication to our programs and to our riders. You taught so many riders in your career at Victoria Acres and changed their lives forever.

Rest in peace, sweet mare; your job on earth is done.

Until we meet again....❤

10/08/2026

From all of us at Victoria Acres, thank you to everyone who came out and supported to make Sunday's concert a huge success!!

A special thank you to those who had hand in making the concert possible: Mike Richardson from Tame The Rooster, Cryin' Out Loud Live, and The Hedge Bistro!

Another special thank you to all of our sponsors!

There was also a raffle winner who didn't write down their contact information, so if you have ticket number 0845541, contact Erin at (518) 813-8805 to claim your prize!

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out, gave back, and made a difference! We appreciate every one of you. 💚

10/03/2026

Howdy everyone! 🤠 With the concert coming up tomorrow, I thought now would be a good time to officially introduce myself and share a bit about what Victoria Acres means to me. I apologize because this post is a little longer than what you're used to, but I hope you'll take the time to read. 🫶🏻

Hi, I'm Brianna! Some of you may have seen me around the barn, usually doing chores or grooming one of the horses (though I'm mostly there in the mornings). More recently, you'll find me down at the arena on Fridays watching my husband's lesson with our able-bodied instructor, Danielle!

I started working at Victoria Acres about a year ago, after growing up with a love of horses. A family member had a few that I was able to learn to help care for, and I went to a summer camp for a few years and learned to ride! Somewhere along the way, time and life got in the way (as it does for many of us), and a couple trail rides a year became my only connection to the animals I had loved so much growing up.

When I first started, my husband had just left on a deployment to the Middle East, and I was having a tough time dealing with it. My anxiety was the worst it had ever been, and over time the horses have helped me work through it just by being present. I might be biased, but I think we have a pretty special group. When I was having a bad day, they stood quietly and listened while I whispered into their manes. To me, the really are equine therapists. I am now a calmer, steadier version of myself; I even found my way back to other old hobbies I used to love along the way! Without Victoria Acres, I would not be who I am today, and for that I will forever be grateful. 🩵

So, I hope you'll come out tomorrow to support the place that means so much to not only me, but countless others throughout our community. We have a really fun evening planned for you, with food, music, raffles, and more! I hope to see you there, I'll be the girl taking pictures!! 📸 🤳🏻

~Brianna 🩵

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-charity-benefit-concert

09/27/2026

Hi all, Felix here. As one of the more… experienced gentlemen at Victoria Acres, I’m usually consulted on all important matters around here. And by “consulted,” I mean I stand nearby, judge everyone’s decisions, and wait to see if treats are involved. 🍎

Today’s important matter: the Fall Charity Benefit Concert. 🍁🍂

Next Sunday, October 4th, the humans are taking over the pavilion at Western Turnpike Golf Course from 2–6 PM for an afternoon of live music, food, drinks, and supporting Victoria Acres.

Mike "Rooster" Richardson from Tame The Rooster and Cryin' Out Loud Live will be playing, and The Hedge Bistro will have food and drinks available for purchase. 🥤🍔

Tickets are $25 and you can grab yours ahead of time or at the door. I’m told both are perfectly acceptable forms of admission, although I still think a pocket full of peppermints should get you in somewhere.🍬

Come have some fun, listen to some great music, and support the place I’ve graciously allowed to take care of me all these years.
As for me, I’ll be back at the barn making sure everything is running smoothly. Or napping. 💤
At my age, I’ve earned the right to keep you guessing.
— Felix 🐴💚

🗓️ Sunday, October 4 | 2–6 PM
📍 Western Turnpike Golf Course
🎟️ $25 | 21+ 🍺🍷

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-charity-benefit-concert

09/16/2026

Hey everyone, Buddy here! 🐴 🎤

Also sometimes affectionately known as Budward, Silly Face Extraordinaire, voted 🏆Best Hair in the Barn🏆 by a not at ALL biased unofficial committee that I assembled myself… my list of accolades just goes on.🏅

I’ve nominated myself to be today’s spokes-horse to remind you that our 🍁🍂Fall Charity Benefit Concert🍂🍁 is coming up in just a little over 2️⃣ weeks❗️

🌟Some things you have to look forward to while I’m home at the barn grazing with Gitana and Mana:

🎶🎵Live Music from Cryin' Out Loud Live and Mike “Rooster” Richardson from Tame The Rooster 🎵🎶

🥤🍔 Food and drinks provided by The Hedge Bistro available for purchase, including alcoholic beverages 🍺🍷

🎟️ 50/50 Raffle

🧺 Raffle Baskets

🎤And a couple things to remind you all of before I pass the mic over to someone with worse hair than me:

🗓️October 4th

⏰2-6 PM

📍The Pavilion at Western Turnpike Golf Course
2350 Western Ave, Guilderland NY, 12084

🎟️$25 each and can be purchased by using the link below, scanning the QR Code on the poster, or at the door when you arrive!

‼️Must be 21+ to attend‼️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-charity-benefit-concert

I hope you’ve got the date marked in your calendar, I can’t wait for the humans to tell me everything!

With love and a little bit of mischief,
Buddy 🐴💙

09/10/2026

Hi everyone, Mana here this time! 🐎💜

The humans have been talking a LOT about the Fall Charity Benefit Concert, they say it’s coming up in less than a month!

They say it’s going to be tons of fun, I just don’t know why nobody invited me because I like music too.
🐴🥁🎸

You’ll all have to tell me about it, (and maybe bring a treat 😉) BUT in the meantime the humans asked me to remind you about a couple of things:

📆October 4th

⏰2-6 PM

📍The Pavilion at Western Turnpike Golf Course
2350 Western Ave, Guilderland NY, 12084

🎟️$25 | Must be 21+ to attend

Tickets can be purchased on our website under the “events” tab, at the door when you arrive, or by following this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-charity-benefit-concert

I hope you’re all as excited to attend as I am to hear about it!!

Love,
Mana 💜🐎