Martha's Vineyard Community Horse Center

The Mission of the Martha's Vineyard Community Horse Center (MVCHC) is to provide our community with a center that offers youth opportunities for education and connection with horses to build knowledge and skills while fostering empathy and self-esteem.

As a non-profit, the goal is to become a central facility to rekindle interest in horses through free and/or affordable programs to cultivate a new generation of horse enthusiasts. Programs focusing on un-mounted horsemanship (nutrition, health and anatomy; grooming; leading; and barn chores) and 4-H horse-related instruction will not compete with existing barn operations. These are skill-building enrichment programs that other island barns are not currently offering.

While the main focus is youth, Misty Meadows would serve all age groups—aspiring riders, spectators, and individuals with special therapeutic needs.

The longer-term vision is to collaborate with other nonprofits in land management/conservation, health, and community.