BINA Farm Center
Sudbury, Massachusetts
BINA Farm Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm at 30 Field Road in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a second adaptive riding site in Wellesley. Its stated mission is bringing people together of all ages, those both with and without disabilities, through clinical, therapeutic and recreational equine-assisted programs, along with agricultural and vocational offerings.
- Hippotherapy (OT, PT or SLP using equine movement)
- Equine-facilitated psychotherapy
- Adaptive riding
- Recreational riding for all abilities
- Unmounted horsemanship
- Vocational and life skills program
- Agriculture program
- Summer, vacation and school group programs
- Children and adults with and without disabilities
- Early intervention, ages 18 months to 3 years
- Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and developmental delays
- Physical conditions such as spinal cord injury and cancer
- Anxiety, trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Schools and community organizations
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, BINA's therapy programs are provided by licensed therapy professionals working within the scope of their discipline. Its hippotherapy is delivered by an occupational therapist, physical therapist or speech-language pathologist who uses the horse's movement as a treatment tool. It also offers equine-facilitated psychotherapy, which requires no prior horse experience.
BINA also lists recreational riding for beginners through advanced riders and unmounted horsemanship classes covering grooming, mucking and feeding. Founders Babak and Coryn Bina serve as board co-chairs, and Francesca "Chessy" Stufano is executive director.
Getting Started
Applications go through BINA's online Better Impact portal, and the center asks families not to email paperwork. Staff usually schedule an evaluation, and some equine programs may require physician clearance. Programs run in four seasonal sessions a year of 8 to 13 weeks each; see BINA's program calendar for current dates.
BINA says therapeutic and clinical programs are partially subsidized and that scholarships, typically 25 to 50 percent, are offered when funds allow.
Location
BINA Farm Center is at 30 Field Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, where programs run year-round. Adaptive riding only is offered at the Karen Stives '68 Equestrian Center at Dana Hall School, 160 Grove Street, Wellesley, MA 02482. BINA says it serves the Greater Boston area and Middlesex and Norfolk counties. Visits are by appointment with pre-registration.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll at BINA Farm Center?
Apply through BINA's Better Impact online portal. Staff typically schedule an evaluation, and adaptive riding requires an initial consultation.
How much does it cost?
Email info@binafarm.org or call (781) 862-5020 for current rates.
Does insurance cover sessions?
BINA does not bill insurers directly. It says some therapy participants have been reimbursed by their providers, while recreational and adaptive riding are generally not covered.
Is there a waitlist?
BINA keeps a waitlist. Openings may allow mid-session roll-in enrollment once full paperwork is submitted through the portal.
Location
Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.