Due to COVID-19 visits to the farm are currently by appointment only. Read More in Great and Small's COVID-19 Action Plan
Great and Small moved into Phase 4 of our Reopening Plan with additional sidewalker supported lessons on June 21st, 2021.
Effective March 7th, 2022: In accordance with Montgomery County Guidelines, masks are NOT required for vaccinated visitors in on our indoor and outdoor spaces. Masks remain required for unvaccinated visitors, riders, and volunteers indoors and in program when appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained.
News & Events
Please check back for 2022 events, including signature fundraising events, outreach and volunteer opportunities!
Upcoming Events at Great and Small
“The Magic of Therapeutic Riding”
A Conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin
Thursday, June 16, 2022 (7-8pm ET)
Moderated by Dr. Debra Moore
Join us for a Virtual Fundraising event on behalf of Great and Small
Tickets are now on sale via Eventbrite here.
Check out more information about this special event on the Temple Grandin Event Page.
2022 Summer Open House
Saturday, August 27th from 12:00-4:00pm
Come meet our horses, our staff, and get a tour of our facility! This event is open to prospective participant families, volunteers, and all members of our community.
More information to come!
2022 Mystery Trail Ride
Saturday, October 22nd | 10:00AM
Calling all riders! Can you help us solve this mystery? Great and Small's Annual Murder Mystery Trail Ride is Saturday October 22nd! Bring your horse, your friends, and your sense of adventure as you work to solve this riddle in the beautiful setting of Potomac Hunt Country.
Entries are $60/person, tax-deductible and directly support Great and Small's therapeutic riding program.
For signup and to pay for your entry fee, please go to our page signup here.
Rain Date: Saturday, November 4th
Past Events at Great and Small
2021 Murder Mystery
Trail Ride
October 2nd, 2021 at 10:00AM
The 2021 Murder Mystery Trail Ride was a success, raising over $3,000 to benefit Great and Small!
Check back for our 2022 Murder Mystery Trail Ride event, and ride photos from this year's mystery.
Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Saturday, September 25th at 7:30PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser! We raised nearly $10,000 in support of our programs at Great and Small thanks to the wonderful supporters of this event.
Great and Small in the Media
May, 2019
Great and Small included in the Double D Trailers Resource Guide
April 5, 2019
Great and Small featured in Sidelines Magazine spotlight
June 4, 2018
Great and Small featured in “A Perfect Match" article in Bethesda Magazine
February 25, 2015
Rider David Godoy featured in the Daily Do Good
February 23, 2015
Great and Small featured in the Daily Do Good
February 2015
Great and Small profiled in the Montgomery Parks Guide
April 5, 2014
Rider David Godoy featured in a segment done by Montgomery Community Media