Misfit Toys Rescue Division Inc

We would like to accomplish a level of trust and respect with the horses we save and the people that they end up serving in our program. It is our firm belief that horses and people that are disadvantaged have similar obstacles to overcome, similar oppressions and receive similar treatment from outside sources that force them into places of submission and fear. By opening the doors of success and hope to both parties, we allow each to see him or herself as a worthwhile individual who is capable of accomplishing great things. By retraining horses previously viewed as a problem to society with guidance and acceptance, focusing on his positive strengths and none of his weaknesses, he is then able to move confidently and become useful again. We apply that same methodology to our riders when they arrive. We charge nothing for our program and never plant the seed of doubt that a rider cannot be successful due to any limitation, whether it be financial, physical, emotional, or otherwise. We use the same method of training both horse and rider: find the strengths, encourage them, minimize the negative forces, and encourage success. By putting out love to both the underserved horse and human population, we give them both a place to feel proud and useful.

We identify areas of strength and positive outcome for our team of horses so we can minimize shortcomings and focus on success. Too many times in life, people focus on what people and horses CAN'T do, rather than what they CAN. We believe every horse can do his job well and we believe every person should have access to horses to be able to ride. Once we pair the horses with a rider, they go on to more advanced skills and can participate in shows. We believe there are no limitations for either horse or rider.

We currently have a 29 stall barn and indoor/outdoor arenas and are staffed by a third generation horsewoman, her husband, and family members with equal experience. We are fully capable of retraining the horses to achieve their goals and our trainer/instructor also has a medical degree and a BA in Psychology/BS Biology, MS Microbiology/Immunology. By being able to identify certain learning disabilities or discrepancies in both horses and people, she is able to reach them and encourage their highest potential.

So far, we have retrained 22 horses who have gone on to be successful in their new homes and have another 14 horses here in the lesson program earning their keep as originally intended. We started with one free lesson rider and we now have 9 after only three months providing the service. We look forward to saving more horses in the future and allowing them to do their job saving people in the progress.