Hearts and Hooves of the Berkshires is a not for profit theraputic animal group located in
Sandisfield, Massachusetts. Laura and Miles Corey maintain a 92 acre retreat located in the heart of the Berkshires, where the Miniature Horses live along with several other rescued animals.

Laura Corey has answered an inner calling to work with abused animals and bring a bit of comfort and hope to those who need it the most. Laura owns and operates this local chapter of Hearts and Hooves which has it's roots in Texas. (read history below) Laura along with a handful of volunteers keep the Mini Horses fed, doctored, and clean. Laura and her volunteers take the Minis on their visits and makes sure everything is safe for these goodwill ambasadors.

This program has been so well received that Laura could use some help in the volunteer department. If you like animals and want to help people then check out our volunteer opportunities and see if there is something there for you.

Meet Our Board Of Directors

In January 2001, Veronique Matthews had an inspiration for an organization that would serve persons in need of hope.
Veronique had been visiting the farm of a neighbor that raised miniature horses. He had a foal with the genetic defect of dwarfism (dwarfism occurs in about 25% of miniature horses) with clubfeet.
Most breeders will euthanize dwarf Minis because they are unsure whether the animal will have any quality to its life. Veronique was given this young colt, Toby, and Hearts & Hooves was born.
She worked with Toby by strengthening and straightening his legs and he is now just like any other healthy horse, although he is only 22 inches tall!

In January 2002, Hearts & Hooves also registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.

More and more agencies began requesting Hearts & Hooves services, more and more people heard about Hearts & Hooves, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Make sure you visit the Hearts and Hooves Austin, TX website