BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Babak Bina, president and founder

Coryn L. Bina, vice president and founder Terry Snow, clerk and founder

Elizabeth Calmar, Md, secretary

Cyrus Daftary, Esq. treasurer

DirectOrs Corine Bickley, Ph.D, gallaudet university Azita Bina-Seibel, bina faMily hospitality

Mandana Bina, lala rokh on beacon hill

Sue Brady-HartiganLisa Davis, lisa davis interiors

Cookie DeSimone, dana hall school Elizabeth FigueroaLaurie Kelley, national charity league

Harris KruppKeith Lockhart, boston pops orchestra Dale McCarthyJeff Papows, Ph.D., silver oak juMper tournaMent

Patty RibakoffDavid Rosenbloom, Ph.D, boston university Sarah Summers, dana hall school

Robert J. Vinci, MD, boston Medical center

ADvisOry bOArDRobert L. Beal, related beal

Ramzi Nuwayhid, the nuwayhid group Harold W. Schwartz, executive director, Morgan stanley

Ken Vona, kenneth vona construction

Barry Zuckerman, MD , boston Medical center

BECOME A VOLUNTEERBFC’s programs rely heavily on our wonderful team of hard working and dedicated volunteers to help us provide a fun, safe and rewarding therapeutic experience. BFC strongly promotes an environment of inclusion and acceptance, bridging the gap between those with and without special needs. Volunteer opportunities may include equine programs, barn, office and special events. BFC also hosts several community service groups and organizations throughout the year to assist with various projects. For questions or more information about volunteering, please email Volunteer@binafarm.org.

BINA FARM CENTER OFFICE 207 Union Street, Natick, MA 01760Phone 508-651-2462(BINA) Fax 508-651-2463info@binafarm.org www.binafarm.org

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:55 Allen Street, Lexington, MA 0242139 Miller Street, Norfolk, MA 02056Dana Hall School: 160 Grove Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMSBINA Farm Center is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization

PROGRAMSBFC is committed to offering therapeutic and recreational programs and activities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Our programs help individuals acquire the social, vocational, and recreational skills needed to thrive in our modern world. BFC strives to create an inclusive environment that fosters learning, cooperation and interaction for individuals with and without special needs.

Face-to-face interaction between humans and horses provides numerous benefits for all. We at BFC witness firsthand the powerful and beneficial connection between humans and horses each and every day. This connection creates links that can benefit body, mind, and heart and can change a life forever.

Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted activity designed to teach riding skills while contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of individuals with special needs.

Hippotherapy: Hippotherapy refers to the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy by occupational and physical therapists and speech/language pathologists. This treatment strategy addresses impairments and functional limitations in individuals with neuromuscular disorders, cognitive impairments and/or sensory processing dysfunction.

Horsemanship: This program offers individuals the opportunity to gain hands-on horsemanship experience while learning skills such as grooming, feeding and watering of horses, as well as cleaning stalls and paddocks.

OUR MISSIONBINA Farm Center (BFC) brings together individuals with and without special needs by offering a variety of inclusive enrichment programs that help them to both thrive personally and make their best contribution towards the communities in which they live. BFC provides a comprehensive therapeutic and recreational environment utilizing Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies, Vocational Training Programs and Creative and Complementary Therapies for children and adults with physical, developmental and emotional challenges.

SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMSBINA Farm Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on the generosity and support of individuals, corporations and foundations. Gifts at any level are valued and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Sponsoring a horse is a wonderful way to ensure that BFC can continue to offer Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapies to the participants in our programs. Please visit www.binafarm.org/donate for more information on how you can make a difference, or contact a member of our development team at 508-651-2462 to discuss how your charitable gift can help support the work of BFC.

Veterans and Active Military Programs: BFC’s “Healing With Horses” program uses both mounted and unmounted equine-assisted activities to assist in physical and emotional healing. Participants will learn to become competent horsemen and women who are able to safely handle, care for and ride horses, while in the process regaining confidence, building relationships and experiencing the joy and pleasure in an activity that offers so many therapeutic benefits. This program is provided free of charge.

Vocational Training Programs: Stable Management, Organic Gardening.

Creative and Complementary Therapy Programs: Family Yoga, Rock Climbing, Music, Art, Massage.

keith and eMiley lockhart and friends froM our Music therapy prograM at our annual gala at the ritz carlton, boston coMMon