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Mission Statement:
Nipper Knolls Equine Center will:
Promote the benefits of Equine Assisted Services (EAS)
Provide the facility, equipment, horses and support personnel required to perform EAS
Provide assistance for retraining of abused/neglected horses and integrate into the EAS whenever possible, as well as ensure a comfortable retirement/after service life for Nipper Knolls Equine Center's program horses
Nipper Knolls Equine Center will:
Promote the benefits of Equine Assisted Services (EAS)
Provide the facility, equipment, horses and support personnel required to perform EAS
Provide assistance for retraining of abused/neglected horses and integrate into the EAS whenever possible, as well as ensure a comfortable retirement/after service life for Nipper Knolls Equine Center's program horses
About Us:
Nipper Knolls Equine Center, (NKEC)a 501-c-3 non-profit corporation was founded in 2015, to provide equine assisted services to children who otherwise would never know the enjoyment and benefits of riding and working with horses. Although the therapeutic riding portion of the program was discontinued in 2025, we continue to offer weekly visits with two groups from the Community, Work and Independence (CWI) organization.
In 2017, we added an 8 week horsemanship/wagon driving class for military veterans. The veterans program was made possible by the generous donation of the Alfred Z Solomon (AZS) Charitable Foundation and in turn, was named after the benefactor.
In 2025, the AZS veterans program has expanded to include working with Police Officers.
All lessons are provided on a 1:1 basis with a military veteran instructor and volunteers.
We are partnered with Saratoga and Washington-Warren County Peer to Peer Connection services.
It is only through our network of dedicated volunteers and donations that we are able to provide these services.
NKEC is a 100% volunteer organization and all funds received go directly into the program.
Please click on the donate button and make a difference.....
Thank You for your support!!
Nipper Knolls Equine Center, (NKEC)a 501-c-3 non-profit corporation was founded in 2015, to provide equine assisted services to children who otherwise would never know the enjoyment and benefits of riding and working with horses. Although the therapeutic riding portion of the program was discontinued in 2025, we continue to offer weekly visits with two groups from the Community, Work and Independence (CWI) organization.
In 2017, we added an 8 week horsemanship/wagon driving class for military veterans. The veterans program was made possible by the generous donation of the Alfred Z Solomon (AZS) Charitable Foundation and in turn, was named after the benefactor.
In 2025, the AZS veterans program has expanded to include working with Police Officers.
All lessons are provided on a 1:1 basis with a military veteran instructor and volunteers.
We are partnered with Saratoga and Washington-Warren County Peer to Peer Connection services.
It is only through our network of dedicated volunteers and donations that we are able to provide these services.
NKEC is a 100% volunteer organization and all funds received go directly into the program.
Please click on the donate button and make a difference.....
Thank You for your support!!
Our services are offered in Middle Grove NY at a privately owned horse farm. It is a quiet and peaceful atmosphere that promotes the one to one connection between horse and human.
Hours of operation (weather dependent)
April - December
By Appointment only
Contact Ashley Clothier for more lesson information: 518-338-8016
Hours of operation (weather dependent)
April - December
By Appointment only
Contact Ashley Clothier for more lesson information: 518-338-8016
Benefits of the Horse and Human Connection:
All participants, regardless of the focus of the lesson, experience the unique effects of equine assisted activities in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
Physical Benefits:
Participants develop a greater body awareness with improved balance, coordination, core strength and flexibility.
Social Benefits:
Participants develop a sense of working as a team member with improved self-confidence, self-esteem, reduced anxiety while having fun.
Cognitive Benefits:
Participants have the opportunity to improve focus, listening skills, apply problem solving skills while working with their 1000# friends.
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Special Thanks to Our Supporting Partners
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The Alfred Z. Solomon Foundation
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