Equine Connection Center

05/30/2026

Pete here with a PSA: it’s time to dip your toes into summer fun ☀️🐴💦

We always know when summer has arrived, because Pete is bound and determined to “swim” in any available water - even if that means one foot in a bucket!

We have lots of fun, warmer-weather events coming up here at ECC! From tours to sessions to camp to our annual sunset yoga, there’s something for everyone here at the sanctuary.

Check out our events on the website or drop us a message! We hope to see you soon!

05/16/2026

As we continue with the Horses for Mental Health campaign, we asked our community to share how a particular horse and this work has been meaningful in their lives. We are honored to share some of those responses!

Here’s to Remi, Hudson, Coleman, Pete, and Huckabee, as well as the rest of the herd here at ECC, for making a positive difference in all of our lives.

Thank you and for supporting this important work!

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠🗣️🐴🩵
The Horses for Mental Health Campaign kicks off today to raise awareness for the amazing things horses can offer for our wellbeing and to raise funds worldwide to ensure programs are able to offer these services. Please follow along this month as we highlight this important work! Our campaign page is https://horsesformentalhealth.org/campaigns/the-sanctuary-at-equine-connection-center/

04/15/2026

Preschool is back for spring and happening next Thursday, 4/23! Join us for Preschool on the Farm - Pony Pals Preschool Meet Ups at Equine Connection Center for your little one to enjoy a storytime, hands-on time with the animals, a learning activity/craft, and more! Register today at equineconnectioncenter.com/preschool

100% of all proceeds go directly toward the cost of care for our rescue horses and donkeys!

04/08/2026

The Sanctuary at Equine Connection Center (our 501c3 nonprofit) is proud to be a Program Partner in this year's Horses for Mental Health fundraising campaign!

Please consider donating to our team page: https://horsesformentalhealth.org/campaigns/the-sanctuary-at-equine-connection-center/

Our goal is to raise enough to purchase a round pen to be used for training as well as a private client session workspace. Any additional funds will be used toward this spring's veterinary costs including vaccines and dentals. Thank you for your support!

03/30/2026

Spring has finally sprung at ECC and we are excited to share some of our upcoming events and programs (with more to come)! We hope to see YOU soon!

-Apr 9: Kick off of Preschool on the Farm - Pony Pals Preschool Meet Ups at Equine Connection Center (every other Thursday until June!)
-Apr 18: Pet Estate Seminar At The Equine Connection Center with The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC
-May 25: Meet A Horse Day - Farm Tours at Equine Connection Center
-Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 14: Cowgirl Summer Camp - Horse Care Day Camp at Equine Connection Center [Jun 19, Jul 17, or Aug 14]

Or, visit us whenever fits your schedule for a session or a tour! Book online at equineconnectioncenter.com

03/12/2026

Check out this fun program - Ask a Farmer at the Nokesville Library! ECC will be at the library on March 21 from 12-1pm to share all about the sanctuary and our programs. Come say hi and check out a book while you're there! 🐴📘❤️

Drop in each Saturday to meet a different local farmer. Learn about their business and ask them about their specializations including plants, poultry, sheep, goats, horses, and more! Upcoming schedule:

March 14 – Sunshine Honey Farm
March 21 – Equine Connection Center
March 28 – Evergreen Acres
Aprill 11 – Silver Eagle Stable
April 18 – Windy Knoll Farm, LLC

02/28/2026

Happy Gotcha Day to Remi! Can you believe it’s been a year?!

This guy has come such a long way ✨🩵 He’s 100% chaotic good and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Special thank you to our student, Kaylie, for making Remi his special personalized hat to celebrate!

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01/09/2026

“Surround yourself with what you love” - life advice courtesy of Vinny the Mini

In his case, this involves pulling all the hay out of the hut. But he’s open to less literal interpretations, too. Wishing you a new year filled with what YOU love 🩵

12/14/2025

ECC is built on close bonds with each person and animal that becomes a part of this place. As a result, a loss echoes that much more loudly. We are deeply saddened to share that after the sudden onset of an illness this week, Samson has passed away.

Sam came to sanctuary at ECC in September following the passing of his owner. It was easy for us to love him quickly and his owner’s family continued to stay invested in his wellbeing, for which we are so grateful. Despite being blessed with a stable life on one farm for his 28 years of life, Samson was adapting to his new chapter remarkably well and had integrated seamlessly into his new herd. Within just a few days together, he had bonded with Remi - much to our surprise and delight given their very opposite personalities.

He will be remembered for his curiosity and enthusiasm. In the face of so many changes, he remained trusting of humans and eager to connect. We are grateful to have been one last great adventure in the long life of a wonderful horse.

Samson, “Triplett 013”, May 1997 - December 2025