About Us

Meadow Run Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2026.

Located in Williamstown, NJ, operating at Blue Barn Farm, we provide a place where people of all abilities experience purpose, peace, and connection through nature and animals and where horses are cared for with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion

  • Inclusion

  • Stewardship

  • Integrity

  • Community

Our Founding Members / Board of Directors Areas of Expertise

  • Healthcare and wellness

  • Animal care

  • Community-based programming and leadership

  • User-centered design

Meadow Run Rescue and Sanctuary farm crew grooming mini horse
Meadow Run Rescue and Sanctuary program participant interacting with horse

Community Engagement and Services

Purpose:

To create meaningful opportunities for individuals to engage with animals and nature in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Offerings:

  • Equine-assisted learning (ground-based)

  • Animal care participation and life-skills development

  • Gardening and farm-based activities

  • Nature-based wellness experiences

A black horse grazing in a fenced grassy field with trees displaying fall foliage and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

Purpose:

To provide a safe, permanent home for horses that are neglected, at-risk, or in need of rehoming.

Key Activities:

  • Intake and rehabilitation

  • Veterinary and farrier care

  • Daily feeding, grooming, and turnout

  • Trust-based groundwork and relationship building