People and Rescued Horses Working Together
At Peaceful Acres Horses, we build a compassionate community where people come together to provide lifelong safety, care, and hope for rescued horses, donkeys, minis, and mules.
Through volunteerism, meaningful experiences, educational programs, overnight stays, charitable giving, and shared purpose, we invite people of all ages and backgrounds to become part of something bigger than themselves.
Together, we create a place where rescued equines live with dignity, people discover connection through service, and lasting relationships are built around compassion, generosity, and community.
Join us. Together, we’re creating a loving, sustainable future for every rescued equine entrusted to our care.
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“A Stable Place for People & Horses.”
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PAH: Peaceful Acres Horses, Inc.
Peaceful Acres Horses, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) volunteer and donor-supported nonprofit equine welfare organization that has rescued, restored and re-homed at-risk and slaughter-bound equines since 2007. PAH’s Equine Sanctuary provides a loving, compassionate and interactive forever home for 75+ senior, retired, special needs, and program horses, minis, donkeys and mules.
300 equines saved, half adopted by loving families, and dozens are living the remainder of their days knowing dignity, kindness and long-term care at Peaceful Acres Horses. We have a legacy of dedication and compassion for previously neglected, abused, and at-risk of slaughter equines. Together we make life better for People and Horses!
Private Property – Accessible by appointment or reservation only.
Overnight Stay For a Cause rentals available!
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Looking for ways to get involved?
Everything we do here at Peaceful Acres Horses is to benefit and provide long-term care for the rescued equines. We welcome people to enjoy our Stable Place too! If you are local to our area (Pattersonville, NY – Albany area) you can book an experience at PAH, apply to become a Volunteer Caregiver, or schedule a Business Team-building Retreat day, Sponsor a rescued equine, become a Buddy through our volunteers Horsin’Around Buddy-up program, join us for an Open Stable Day, sign-up for an Equine-Led Leadership coaching program, Book a Stay, or enjoy a Retreat, …and more!
If you are not from the area, you can get involved too! We have accommodations for people to book a Stay for a Cause. Planning to come into town? Schedule a tour or retreat! Feed Partners are always a crucial part in continuing the work we do. Without the generosity of our financial supporters, we cannot fulfill this mission for People and Horses.
PAH is a 501(c)(3) donor and volunteer-supported nonprofit organization.
Coach Nanci Beyerl
Nanci Beyerl is a certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Teacher, Speaker and Retreat Guide. Nanci specializes in partnering people with horses in impactful, memorable and empowering leadership coaching sessions for individuals and groups.
Nanci is the Founder and Executive director of Peaceful Acres Horses, Inc. She has organized the rescue of hundreds of once at-risk equines, and led helpful programs for a wide range of people over the past 15+ years, from youth that may otherwise never have experienced horses in-person, to people surpassing a cancer diagnosis, groups overcoming addictions, veterans in search of new hope and purpose, professionals wanting to break through long-time barriers and difficulties with communication or properly asserting themselves, and maybe a session suited well for you too!
With a Master’s Degree in Social Work and expert Maxwell Leadership training Nanci uses her skills and understanding of the human & horse connection to help people in ways that is a level above only person-to-person coaching. The equine element provides a unique intuitive feature that you have to experience for yourself. Ready to become the person that you know you can be? Let’s do this. Email Nanci@PeacefulAcresHorses.com to schedule an Equine-Led Leadership Experience.
Book an Experience at PAH
- Women’s groups
- Veterans Communities or enrichment groups
- Activities for 55+ Communities
- Senior Centers group outings
- Screen-free Wholesome and Engaging Activities for Teens groups
- Field Trips to the Farm for Youth groups
- Church Retreat and Picnics
- Business Team-Building Retreat Day
You can fill out the form here to get started!
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Thanks for joining the herd!
Peaceful Acres Horses, Inc. is not State or Federally funded, we are a tiny, grassroots not-for-profit organization that depends on the generosity of everyday people to help us care for the rescues.
Please, consider becoming PAH Feed Fund Champion today. Your $50/month (or more if you’re able!) donation helps to keep the tractor trailers of local hay rolling in to the rescue!
A Huge "Thank You!" to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga, and PAH's Extraordinary Vet, DR. Julia Gloviczki.
Without the expert, skillful, and compassionate care from the incredible people at Rood & Riddle, PAH would not be able to do the rehabilitation, long-term, and end-of-life care that is a main part of our Why.Thank You Corporate Sponsors!
Your friendship, support and generosity help us to continue our mission to serve people and horses well in our community with compassion and long-term commitment. Email Nanci Beyerl to get more details, or if your business or organization is interested in helping Peaceful Acres Horses to provide for the rescued animals and program participants.
To become a Business Sponsor, or schedule a Business Team-Building Retreat Day please email Nanci@PeacefulAcresHorses.com
Peaceful Acres Horses is a cause-driven organization, you are giving back full circle to the care, support, and feeding of the rescued horses, donkeys, minis and mules as they continue to care, teach, and lead others just like yourself. Peaceful Acres Horses is a 501C3.

