Rest & reciprocity

for land, horses, & people

in New Haven County, CT

The Vision

Founded by mental health professionals, Stable Grounds Sanctuary is creating space for reciprocity and mutual healing across all living species.

While many conventional equine husbandry and land management practices unknowingly reproduce patterns of harm, Stable Grounds aims to engage in a reparative process that recognizes the systemic traumas that go down to our (literal) roots.

Stable Grounds Sanctuary is an invitation for intentional space-building, and restoring our relationship with the land, animals, and one another.

The Stable Grounds Ecosystem

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We are seeking…

  • Land owners who would like to see their land stewarded as part of healing for humans and horses (and maybe a few other critters—we all know how that goes), who share our values of land justice, social justice, and equine welfare.

  • To rent or lease a farm that has a house, a barn, paddocks. 5+ acres, and maximum 20 minutes from New Haven.

  • An indoor arena would be magical, though not required.

  • We are also seeking board members with diverse lived experiences (you do not have to have experience with horses).

What we offer…

  • Care for the land, including soil restoration, "rewilding,” & planting native plant species that horses like to forage.

  • Barn and land management. We are willing to consider care and management of horses that may already live there, as well as partnering to improve structures on a property, if needed.

  • Community-building programming

  • Support from our board members who are experienced horse people committed to ongoing growth and learning about science-based equine care and management practices.

Can’t offer land, but still want to be a part?

Become a Monthly Sustainer

Our requested donation amount is of significance in Jewish culture. The number 18 signifies Life. Traditionally, donations made in multiples of 18 essentially "give life" to that person or cause. The more the better!

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Stable Grounds Sanctuary is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization. By selecting your monthly donation, you’ll not only be helping us build a strong foundation for our operations, but also be joining the joyful community gathering around this work. 

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Join our learning community invested in land justice, trauma healing, and equine welfare through reading our blog posts and getting involved.

Who we are

  • Board Secretary

    Nicole utilizes her background in Social Work and Equine-Assisted Therapy to help support the organization's mission. Her passion is in ensuring horse welfare by building mutually-beneficial relationships with them and advocating for their right to self-determination.

  • Founder

    As a Therapist & Equine Assisted Mental Health practitioner, Rebecca is driven by a deep desire to create a space for healing that incorporates reconciliation with the history of the land and its people, science-driven equine welfare practices, and trauma-informed, affirming connections for people as well.

  • Treasurer, Founding Board Member

    Cathy was born and raised in New Haven, CT in a family of six children and by kind parents who were true animal and nature lovers. As a teacher and business owner, Cathy is the proud mother of Rebecca and her three children who all demonstrate kindness and respect for humans, animals and the earth.

FAQs

  • We have a highly selective and intentional intake process that we go through in order to maintain herd and land health. If you want to speak more, please email us at hello@stablegroundssanctuary.org

  • We do not, as the horses here are to live the remainder of their life as a Stable Grounds Sanctuary member

  • Donations and community support are key for us as we are beginning. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

  • We are currently in the process of intentionally finding our home within New Haven County, around 20 minutes away from the city of New Haven.. If this speaks to you, contact us!

  • We are not a therapy practice, although we have mental health professionals on our board. If you are seeking therapeutic services, you can contact our Founder within her therapy practice at https://www.stablegroundstherapy.com/