named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Equine Engagement
Participants learn to groom, ground-handle, and connect with horses to foster emotional awareness and self-regulation.
Horse Handling & Wilderness Drills for First Responders
Provides first-responders with equine and wilderness training to reduce stress and build leadership, teamwork, and camaraderie through skill development.
Nurturing by Nature
Nature-based activities including learning about horses, herd behavior, and woodland hikes to promote healing and connection with nature.
Peace in the Paddock
Equine-assisted program designed as a mindfulness pathway to heal trauma and build inner strength through horsemanship.
Plein Air Painting & Photography
Creative programming allowing participants to engage with the landscape through art and photography as a form of therapeutic expression.
Yoga/Stretching/Mindfulness
Outdoor mindfulness sessions held on pastoral bluffs to support mental well-being and physical relaxation.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Collaborating on mental health research for first-respondersPartners with the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz and the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to conduct a mental health needs assessment for first-responders.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Conducting wilderness and horsemanship training for first-respondersDelivers specialized horse handling, trailer operations, equipment training, and wilderness-based drills for Pawling Fire Department and other first-responders to support stress management, leadership development, teamwork, and camaraderie.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Delivering equine-assisted therapy and engagement programsProvides equine therapy and structured equine engagement activities—including horse handling, grooming, groundwork, and herd behavior learning—as part of therapeutic programs such as “Peace in the Paddock” and general sessions at Rounded Crest Farm to promote mindfulness, trauma healing, and personal strength for caregivers and care professionals.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Hosting athletic and outdoor events on foundation propertyHosts cross-country running events and other athletic activities across trails, elevations, and obstacles on its property at Rounded Crest Farm, providing physical and team-building opportunities in a natural setting.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Providing nature-based restorative programs for caregivers and care professionalsOffers restorative, nature-based experiences at Rounded Crest Farm in Pawling, NY, for first-responders, health care professionals, and caregivers, incorporating outdoor activities such as hiking, yoga, mindfulness, and creative engagement with the natural environment to support mental health and well-being.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$7K10%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$62K
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$64K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Blue Lotus Mental Health Counseling Partner — Provides equine-assisted mental health counseling services integrated into Foundation programs.
- John E. Schmeltzer III "Jack" Partner — Board member, Secretary, and Legal Counsel who played a key role in founding the organization.
- NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Government — Collaborates on a first-responder mental health needs assessment with the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz.
- Northern Westchester Hospital/Northwell Health Wellness Committee Partner — Collaborates on restorative, stress-reducing programming for health care providers using nature and animals.
- Pawling Community Foundation Funder — Provides grants to the Two By Two Foundation to support programs benefiting Pawling Fire Department first-responders.
- Pawling Fire Department (PFD) Partner — Receives horse handling, equipment, and wilderness-based training from the Two By Two Foundation to support first-responder mental health.
- Rounded Crest Farm Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to support programs at its Pawling, NY location.
- Rounded Crest Farm Partner — Hosts The Two By Two Foundation's operations at its property in Pawling, NY.
- Rounded Crest Farm Partner — Hosts programs on its 160+ acre property in Pawling for therapeutic and experiential activities.
- Rounded Crest Farm Partner — Partner farm in Pawling, NY, providing space for the foundation's programming.
- Stable Friendships Foundation Partner — Partners to deliver hippotherapy, using equines to support physical, cognitive, and emotional development in a nurturing environment.
- Wilson|Morris Leadership Development Partner — Collaborates on Equine Experiential Education (E3A) for group and team development focused on life balance.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Customized Experiential Programming for Group Resiliencemethodology: customized_group_programmingBy tailoring nature- and animal-based programs to the specific needs and dynamics of care teams and first-responder units, we enhance stress reduction and mental health outcomes, because shared, competency-building experiences in restorative settings strengthen group cohesion and individual resilience.
- Restorative Care Through Nature and Animal Engagementmethodology: animal_and_nature_based_restorationBy immersing caregivers, healthcare providers, and first responders in nature-based experiences with animals—particularly horses—we reduce stress and support mental well-being, because direct, experiential connection with nature and animals fosters emotional regulation, camaraderie, and inner healing.
- Supporting Caregivers to Extend Care Ecosystemsmethodology: support_for_caregiversBy focusing on the well-being of caregivers and care professionals, we improve the quality and sustainability of care delivered to others, because restoring those who give care creates a multiplier effect across families, patients, and communities.