Mended Sparrow, Inc.

We were honored to welcome members of the New Kent Sheriff’s Office out to Mended Sparrow for a recent site visit and program demonstration.

It was a privilege to share more about our mission, introduce the horses, and provide a firsthand look at how experiential, horse-human connection can support those who serve.

We appreciate the time they took to visit and are looking forward to continuing the conversation and building future opportunities together.

Thank you again to the New Kent Sheriff’s Office for coming out to the farm.

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it is a day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the freedoms we live with every day.

Originally known as Decoration Day after the Civil War, Memorial Day became a national day of honor for fallen service members across all branches and conflicts. From the battlefields of World War I and World War II to Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond—we remember those who never made it home.

Today, we remember.
We honor.
And we do not forget.🇺🇸

Beyond the Saddle – Youth Summer Camp is back!

This no-cost, unmounted horse camp is designed specifically for children of Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders ages 11–13. Through hands-on, horse-based experiences, campers build real-world life skills including self-awareness, respectful communication, trust, boundaries, responsibility, and emotional regulation.

This is not a riding camp. It is an experiential learning environment where youth learn by doing—working alongside the horses through interactive activities focused on leadership, confidence, teamwork, and decision-making.

📍 June 8–12
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👥 Limited to 8 participants

For additional details or to register:
📧 [email protected]
📞 804-845-0536

Happy Mother’s Day. 💛

Update: "One Spot Remaining!"
🚨NO-COST Kid's Summer Camp 🚨

Mended Sparrow’s “Beyond the Saddle” Kids’ Summer Camp is designed for children of Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders ages 8–10.

This is more than a typical horse camp. Through hands-on, unmounted experiences alongside horses, campers build:

✔ Confidence
✔ Communication
✔ Trust & teamwork
✔ Conflict resolution
✔ Responsibility & reflection

📅 June 15–19
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎯 Only 8 spots available

No riding. No pressure. Just real growth through horse-human connection.

📧 [email protected]
📞 804-845-0536

🚨 FREE Bystander CPR & AED Class 🚨

Mended Sparrow is hosting Compress & Shock Foundation for a hands-on, one-hour class focused on real-world lifesaving skills.

📅 May 16
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 1590 Old Church Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

✔️ Learn how to respond in an emergency
✔️ Practice CPR & AED basics
✔️ Open to ages 13+
✔️ Ages 10–12 welcome with an adult

Please note: This is a skills-based class and does not provide certification.

We’re working toward 25 participants to help secure an AED for the property—your registration directly supports that effort.

👉 Registration is managed directly through Compress & Shock Foundation::
https://www.compressandshock.org/event-details/mended-sparrow-inc-equine-assisted-services

Spots are limited—secure yours early.

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Mended Sparrow extends sincere appreciation to the telecommunicators and dispatch professionals who serve as the calm voice in critical moments.

Behind every call is someone managing chaos, gathering vital information, coordinating response, and helping keep both the public and first responders safe.

Your professionalism, composure, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the essential work you do each day for our communities.

We appreciate you this week—and all year long.

Leo showed up to the Hanover Chamber of Commerce 5K Airpark Race a little late this year… but don’t worry—he’s already planning his comeback. 🐎💨

Next time, he’ll be at the starting line and ready to take on all the mascots in the 50-yard dash.

In all seriousness, Leo was an absolute rockstar. With all the movement, energy, and kids around, he stayed steady, present, and handled everything like the good boy he is. That’s the kind of presence we’re proud of.

We’re grateful to be part of such a great community event—and we’ll be back.

Next year… Leo races. 🏁