OUR HISTORY
How it All Started
In 2006, Anne Cabot, a local philanthropist with a profound appreciation for the healing power of horses, supported a suggestion from Leslie Heanue, who had been searching for the ideal location to establish a therapeutic and adaptive equine services center. What resulted was the construction of our state-of-the-art facility, situated on the Cabot's scenic top field overlooking the Hudson Highlands. Topfield was built from the ground up as an entirely ADA-accessible equestrian facility in 2010 with the sole purpose of providing people with physical, psychological, and/or developmental disabilities access to and connection with horses. While Topfield was built for the express purpose of serving people with disabilities, our services are for everyone and anyone wishing to participate in adaptive/therapeutic horsepersonship.
Topfield’s incredible facility includes indoor and outdoor arenas (for year-round service provision), beautiful grounds, a sensory activity trail, heated viewing rooms, hydraulic lift, dedicated education/art/therapy spaces, and a four-bay grooming area designed for small group interactions.
Our Executive Director, Sarah Uzelac, 'took the reins' at Topfield in 2022 and has overseen our post-pandemic return to service and significant program expansions.
Topfield is a PATH Intl. Member Center and a 501c3 non-profit organization (EIN # 20-4432765).
OUR MIssion
Partnering with horses to empower humans
At Topfield, nestled in the tranquil Hudson Valley, we believe in the power of connection. We bring people and horses together to create positive experiences that foster well-being and inspire growth. Through a variety of mounted and unmounted activities, we strive to uplift individuals and enrich their lives. With a commitment to professionalism and the highest standards for human-equine interaction, we invite you to experience the transformative magic of Topfield.