18/02/2026
The Beejom horses are rescued and rehabilitated equines living at the Beejom Gràm Sanctuary in Tajpur, Uttar Pradesh. These animals live in a dedicated space called the "Ashwagandha Istabal" and are part of the farm's educational, therapeutic, and riding activities. This way they also contribute to the farm meaningfully and are valuable partners in the venture rather than animals living on charity.
Beejom itself is a socially conscious business. Our core goal is to create a perfect agrarian ecosystem within, as well as consciously integrate animals into the space so as to showcase their relevance to mans sustainable existence and emancipate them from the drudgery and horror of shelters and slaughterhouses.
Animals need not have a reason and purpose to exist. We have made their existence dependent on their use to mankind and that’s how we have slowly tilted and distorted the natural rhythm of animal life on this planet. Today we call that unsustainable and have realised the terrible and complex way it is affecting our environment.
The grace of a horse is unmatched. Rescued and rehabilitated these wonderful horses are living it up today bringing joy to everyone around them. Some were overbred and others thrown out from studfarms and polo grounds. They came in one by one over the years malnourished, with abcesses and even lame.
A few wore their first saddle after coming to Beejom and have been trained with just loving word commands; not whips. Their best friend is Halla the dog who clearly thinks he is a horse.
A horse is a powerful intelligent sensitive animal; yet delicate too. They need work and exercise. They make deep friendships even outside their own species. They especially love routine. So they are groomed and bathed and fed and allowed a lot of free play and then they also do their share of work. Mind you its not easy. They require intense daily care and veterinary care too. What would we do without a wonderful team of Grooms let by Goverdhan and our lovely Vet ( Dr Vikram Malhotra; a very senior equine specialist). I often joke that if i took care of myself like we take care of them i would be Miss India😜.
Billo the shetland pony brings the hay for the others. Kaveri is from Kedarnath. She isa tonga horse and pulls a cart. kaveri also starts all the fights and then watches the hullabaloo from afar. Both have the best hairstyles on the farm.
Ganga, Yamuna and Narmada are part of the riding school. Ganga Yamuna and Narmada are dependable and kind. Narmada doesnt like human girls at all. Jwala who came from SPCA Noida ( born to a horse called Bijli there) has a mind of her own.
So Jhakaas the donkey came to us six years ago. He lost his family in a highway accident and we found him grieving and injured at the site. We named him Jhakaas because he is a jackass. 😈😈😈.
Once he came to the farm he grew a wonderful personality. He befriended a newly orphaned baby horse called Jwala thinking she was a donkey too. They would graze together and he would share his oats with her. Then she grew older bigger stronger and stranger and Jhakaas suddenly realised that he was different. We found him grazing alone after that in corners. He actually does have someone else his size on the farm; Billo the Shetland pony. However Billo happens to be a very cantankerous old lady who loves her solitude.
So just as we worried about Jhakaas and his enforced lonely existence we got a call to rehome two horses. Since we did have some place in the stables after the death of Old Man King, we agreed. When we went to fetch them we found this most adorable baby donkey girl needing a home too. We were elated. That’s how Jhilmil landed up at Beejom.
Now that Jhakaas has a wife he has no time for anyone else. She adores him and spends all her time getting his attention. She has pretty teeth and hates dogs making sure even to chase away Halla the dog who is devoted to the horses and races with them.
Recenty two more donkeys joined us. They were rescued from the street. One was a lovely deep brown and so she was called coco and so the other had to be called Chanel to match. We then found both were pregnant. Coco had a daughter we named Barsa and Chanel had a son we named Badal. An over enthusiastic Chanel kicked her son to make him stand and broke his leg. Some surgeries and major interventions by Dr Vikram later he is fine.
Rakhi is a beautiful Sindhi Horse, indigenous to the Indian sub- continent. Indian horses like kathiawadi, Sindhi and Malani are fast disappearing from the landscape. With motorised vehicles the horse itself has lost its glory as a vehicle and been relegated to racing and polo.
We also have Ranasa and Godavari. Both thoroughbreds who came from difficult circumstances. Now they lead a calm happy life at Beejom.
So today thanks to this herd we have
Rehabilitation and sensory activities for everyone.
Horse therapy (equine-assisted therapy) is an experiential treatment where clients work with horses, trained specialists, and mental health professionals to improve emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Horses act as sensitive, non-judgmental partners, reflecting human emotions (like anxiety or confidence), which helps patients build trust, empathy, communication, and self-awareness.
Key Aspects of How Horse Therapy Works:
* Ground-Based Interaction: Sessions often involve grooming, leading, feeding, or walking the horse in an enclosed area rather than riding.
* Mirroring and Feedback: Because horses are highly sensitive to non-verbal cues and human emotions, they mirror behavior, allowing clients to see how their energy affects others, encouraging them to stay calm and focused.
* Building Connections: Working with these large animals helps individuals build confidence, overcome trauma, and manage emotions.
* Types of Therapy:
* Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP):Focuses on mental health and emotional regulation.
* Hippotherapy: Uses the horse’s rhythmic movement for physical, occupational, or speech therapy.
* Therapeutic Riding: Focuses on improving motor skills and confidence through riding.
Common Therapeutic Activities:
* Grooming: Building trust and bonding.
* Leading/Obstacle Courses: Teaching boundary-setting and communication.
* Breathing/Grounding: Synchronizing breath with the horse to reduce anxiety.
Equine therapy is used to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism, and ADHD, while also improving emotional regulation and self-esteem.
🌺We also invite people who are interested in working on this with us to contact us. The contact numbers are given below.🌺
Riding lessons:
The sanctuary offers, horse riding adventures and lessons on weekends. The lessons are offered entirely based on the well being of the horse as a centric theme. The classes are limited and special but conducted by a very able and wonderful team of equine riders who have been with us from the start.
Background: The herd was previously located at a farm in Noida before relocating to the new, larger, and more permanent facility in Tajpur.
Environment: They are part of a larger, natural, and sustainable farm, which focuses on organic practices and animal welfare.
The farm also provides opportunities for visitors to connect with the animals as part of a "slow living" experience.
So come and experience this wonderful part of our farm. We began our journey with a horse called Ganga and owe our farm to her.
To know more do call:
Beejom Contact numbers- 8510042768/ 9311135222/ 9311135333
