Sumner Brook Farm Equine Rescue and Retirement

Sumner Brook Farm Equine Rescue and Retirement Sumner Brook Farm is a 501c3 non-profit horse rescue and retirement facility in Middletown, CT.

The goal for every horse at our rescue, is to give them a soft landing and improve their quality of life. Together, let’...
08/31/2025

The goal for every horse at our rescue, is to give them a soft landing and improve their quality of life. Together, let’s give every horse the chance to thrive and be happy!
How can you make a difference?
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Have you ever groomed a horse? Sign up for our Grooming Class to begin your horsemanship journey! Grooming is more than ...
08/28/2025

Have you ever groomed a horse? Sign up for our Grooming Class to begin your horsemanship journey!
Grooming is more than just cleaning the horse. It is a time for connection with our equine partners, as well as a horse care requirement. Our horses need some TLC and this is your chance to be up close and personal with our four legged friends!
Participant space is limited!
Classes are located and taught by owner/trainer, Amy Anderson. Proceeds go towards the care of our Sumner Brook rescues and retirees.
874 Millbrook Rd Middletown, CT 06457
Dates:
Saturday September 6, 2025 10:00-11/11:30 AM
Sunday September 14, 2025 2:00-3/3:30 PM
(more dates can be added by request)
Suggested donation $25 per person.
email to reserve your spot!
amy@sumnerbrookfarm@gmail.com

Love horses? Join our community and help us rescue those in need!
08/27/2025

Love horses? Join our community and help us rescue those in need!

Every contribution counts! Help us care for the beautiful horses at Sumner Brook Farm. These horses need help, and so we...
08/26/2025

Every contribution counts! Help us care for the beautiful horses at Sumner Brook Farm. These horses need help, and so we help. It’s that simple. 🐴❤️

Bear Paw Barn, LLC Amy Gardner Anderson

www.sumnerbrookfarm.org

Together, we can make a difference for horses whose forever home was a dream, but they landed here. “Here” is not so bad...
08/25/2025

Together, we can make a difference for horses whose forever home was a dream, but they landed here. “Here” is not so bad (but I’m biased).
When Shania arrived, she was an absolute mess. Rainrot, ulcers, swollen leg, horrible anxiety and very under weight.
Addressing physical and medical needs takes time, but it really is the easy part. Feeding a horse correctly is not that hard, but many people lack knowledge and resources.
Once Shania was physically healthy, the mental and emotional work was next. Working with a horse with baggage, trauma, pain (past and present) is what takes the most time, the most understanding, and the most patience.
Because of her past career on the track, she is not a candidate for adoption as a riding horse. Her ongoing medical management requires close supervision.
Now happy, relaxed and retired, Shania is a permanent resident here Sumner Brook Farm Equine Rescue and Retirement.

If you can help us with her care, please consider donating www.sumnerbrookfarm.org/donate
🐴❤️🐴
Amy Gardner Anderson
Bear Paw Barn, LLC

Volunteer with us and be a voice for horses in need.
08/24/2025

Volunteer with us and be a voice for horses in need.

Did you know that it’s not the dollar amount that counts, but you as an individual donor? Yes that’s right. The IRS guid...
08/22/2025

Did you know that it’s not the dollar amount that counts, but you as an individual donor?
Yes that’s right. The IRS guidelines require demonstration of public support for all 501c3 charities. This means that a nonprofit must maintain an average of 33% individual donors every 5 years. The formula gets more detailed than that, but the bottom line is YES! even five dollars makes a difference! It means you care, it means the ten dollar donor supports the mission, the twenty five dollar donor appreciates the work.
You matter! So much more than you think. It’s not the amount, it’s the individual person who shows support for vital causes and services.

Yes! Fantastic news about shipping horses to slaughter in Canada. 🇨🇦 We are winning the fight for equine welfare. 🙌
08/21/2025

Yes! Fantastic news about shipping horses to slaughter in Canada. 🇨🇦 We are winning the fight for equine welfare. 🙌

Let’s work together to give horses the life they deserve! Food, friends and freedom, are the top 3 things that horses ne...
08/21/2025

Let’s work together to give horses the life they deserve!
Food, friends and freedom, are the top 3 things that horses need for physical and mental wellbeing.
Every horse deserves enough to eat, other horses for companionship, and the physical freedom to move at will. Help us provide these essentials for the rescues Sumner Brook Farm Equine Rescue and Retirement.

Your donations help feed and care for our rescue horses. Thank you for your kindness! Even $10 makes an impact. It pays ...
08/20/2025

Your donations help feed and care for our rescue horses. Thank you for your kindness! Even $10 makes an impact. It pays for a bale of hay! $30 pays for a bag of grain! It's the little things that add up to make the work we do at Sumner Brook possible.
Click here to help! www.sumnerbrookfarm.org/donate

18. Support horse rescue efforts and be part of something special at Sumner Brook Farm.
08/19/2025

18. Support horse rescue efforts and be part of something special at Sumner Brook Farm.

Franklyn is our resident old man. He’s 31 years old, had a brief racing career, eats mush diet because of dental problem...
08/18/2025

Franklyn is our resident old man. He’s 31 years old, had a brief racing career, eats mush diet because of dental problems, still thinks he’s a stud (loves the ladies), has lots to say at mealtimes, will run you over for a cookie, and completely forgets his age at times. Love you Franklyn! 🐴💕🐴💜🐴❤️ Such a character.


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874 Millbrook Road
Middletown, CT
06457

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