by Nicole Cormier | Apr 4, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
For Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm, the first weekend of April 2023 was one for the books. The local nonprofit, which provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services to thousands across the Merrimack Valley, celebrated two significant milestones in one...
by Nicole Cormier | Mar 30, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
Spring can be a refreshing time for many of us. But for the nine First Responders attending our latest retreat, it was a literal breath of fresh air. For many First Responders, the constant pressure and stress of the job take a toll on the mind and body. Our latest...
by Nicole Cormier | Mar 2, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
(pictured above) Becca McKiel and Oskar the therapy pony We are excited to announce Becca McKeil as our Employee of the Month! As a full-time coordinator, Becca is the mastermind behind all of the tack, horse, and volunteer changes that go on throughout the day at the...
by Nicole Cormier | Feb 28, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
Amy Brown had never seen Julian smile. She had known him since her first day at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, where she has worked as the Assistant Director of Education for the last year and a half. He preferred to keep to himself and often seemed detached...
by Nicole Cormier | Jan 5, 2023 | Ironstone Stories
“Alone, we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller If you are anything like me, the new year is a time to reflect on the successes of the past year and plan and prepare for the year to come. In reflecting on my first 9 months at Ironstone Farm, my...
by Nicole Cormier | Nov 28, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
(pictured above) Atria resident, Marilyn, smiles as she hugs Jessica the therapy pony “Right off, I felt a connection. It was like the horse knew me, and I knew it,” said Susan, a resident at Atria Marland Place. This was her second week attending...
