About us
The Monadnock Farm lies nestled at the base of Mount Monadnock, in idyllic Jaffrey, New Hampshire. One of the oldest farms in the area, surrounded by conservation land abounding with wildlife and overlooking fields and water, it's easy to see why we call it a 'sanctuary' - not just for the ponies, but for anyone who comes to visit. Walking the fields and being surrounded by a small herd of friendly ponies, who get as much enjoyment out of meeting you as you do them, is like nothing else imaginable.
To meet a Newfoundland pony is to know a Newfoundland pony is unique, and not because they are very rare. They capture your heart instantly. Their individual personalities and genuine interest shine through as they welcome you into their world without question. This comes natural, and this is what people need to see to learn and understand our mission.
To meet a Newfoundland pony is to know a Newfoundland pony is unique, and not because they are very rare. They capture your heart instantly. Their individual personalities and genuine interest shine through as they welcome you into their world without question. This comes natural, and this is what people need to see to learn and understand our mission.
What makes us different
The Newfoundland Pony Conservancy Center is a registered 501(c)(3) non profit, We aren't your typical rescue, just like the Newfoundland isn't your typical pony. Because of their status as critically endangered, there is a conservation aspect in all that we do and that includes perpetuating the breed. The center currently has 3 stallions, Ammy's Honour who is our farm ambassador, Lucky Ace - a 2016 colt of almost extinct genetic lines and Vinland's Cabot Chapman. Hundreds of rescues exist to help horses that are in need of rescue, and we fully support and appreciate those efforts, but we are not just rescuers. We're breed stewards, and that comes with a lot of responsibility that includes not just rescuing and taking in ponies that find themselves in difficult positions, but bringing the breed back from extinction without compromising what makes this pony so special.
Check us out in the news! WMUR and New Hampshire Chronicle came out in April during school vacation, which was fantastic because our volunteers could all be there, and did a wonderful piece on our ponies and how special they are.
Tours
Come see for yourself what we experience every day. Tours are available by appointment. We offer VIRTUAL TOURS as well, which is a useful learning tool for schools and others who don't live within travel distance. Although our volunteers regularly work with the ponies, we are not a riding stable. We do not board, nor do we offer lessons but there are many good establishments in the area who do.
We are a breed specific organization. Our sanctuary and mission is dedicated to the underdog, the overlooked, the critically endangered Newfoundland Pony. Our concentration is community outreach and conservation.
The farm's address is 488 Dublin Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE GPS. For whatever reason, the GPS likes to take people everywhere but here, and usually down a seasonal, unpaved camp road that only accommodates one way traffic. Unfortunately, we cannot fix it. If you put in Monadnock State Park, it will take you to the right road, and if coming from Jaffrey, we are less than miles up the road from the state park on the right hand side. If coming from Dublin on 101, take the turn onto Upper Jaffrey Road, and we're about two miles down on the left just after Upper Jaffrey Road becomes Dublin Rd when it cross the town line.
For route directions: If coming from the center of Jaffrey on Route 202, continue on Route 124. Turn at the sign for Monadnock Bible Conference Center and Mount Monadnock State Park. We are less than 10 minutes up the road on the right.
We are a breed specific organization. Our sanctuary and mission is dedicated to the underdog, the overlooked, the critically endangered Newfoundland Pony. Our concentration is community outreach and conservation.
The farm's address is 488 Dublin Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE GPS. For whatever reason, the GPS likes to take people everywhere but here, and usually down a seasonal, unpaved camp road that only accommodates one way traffic. Unfortunately, we cannot fix it. If you put in Monadnock State Park, it will take you to the right road, and if coming from Jaffrey, we are less than miles up the road from the state park on the right hand side. If coming from Dublin on 101, take the turn onto Upper Jaffrey Road, and we're about two miles down on the left just after Upper Jaffrey Road becomes Dublin Rd when it cross the town line.
For route directions: If coming from the center of Jaffrey on Route 202, continue on Route 124. Turn at the sign for Monadnock Bible Conference Center and Mount Monadnock State Park. We are less than 10 minutes up the road on the right.
Emily Aho, Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Aho, President
Max Mitchell, Secretary
Teri Muskavitch, Treasurer
Bernie Hampsey, Member at Large
Karen Nelson, Member at Large
Luana Whitefox, Member at Large
Publicity Coordinator - Karen Nelson
General Council - Patricia Morris, Esquire. www.pmorrislaw.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Aho, President
Max Mitchell, Secretary
Teri Muskavitch, Treasurer
Bernie Hampsey, Member at Large
Karen Nelson, Member at Large
Luana Whitefox, Member at Large
Publicity Coordinator - Karen Nelson
General Council - Patricia Morris, Esquire. www.pmorrislaw.com
