Mystic Small Business Spotlight: Beech Brook Farm Equine Rescue

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

Business: Beech Brook Farm Equine Rescue
Owners: Founded by Deborah Finco. Overseen by Board of Directors
Website: www.beechbrookfarm.homestead.com
Mailing Address: 77 Ocean View Ave., Mystic. Physical address of rescue: 125 Fishtown Rd., Mystic.

How did you come up with the name?

It came from a type of tree, Beech, on the property and there is also a brook on the property.

Why start a business in this town?

It’s a central area in a state that has lots of horses and the founder of the horse rescue works at Pfizer.

What business are you in?

We are a horse rescue/sanctuary/shelter that also provides some equine related programs for at risk youth.

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?

Having enough funds and volunteers has been the hardest challenge.

What’s been your proudest achievement since opening?

We have saved 111 horse and donkeys from slaughter and neglect since opening.

How does your business give back to the community?

We provide programs for at risk youth; participate in local events like the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival. We also partner with other nonprofits such as Eastern CT Community Gardens. We provide horse manure for them and other groups for their gardens.

Would you like to see your small business showcased in this series? Email wendy.mitchell@ patch.com.

Photo 1: Two rescued horses, Chance and Quinn.

Photo 2: Founder with rescued horse.

Photo 3: A board member with a mini horse that was born at the rescue.

Photo credits: Beech Brook Farm Equine Rescue