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Mini Mickjagger is DEFHR’s smallest equine ambassador! Standing at only 26 1/2 inches tall, he is also the smallest resident to ever set foot at DEFHR! This young fellow is learning the ropes after coming in as a neglect case in 2023. At the time, he was a stallion with very little human handling. We cannot wait to see all that is in store for Mick’s future!
Dorito Dip joined DEFHR’s team of ambassadors in 2021. Dorito has quickly become a favorite among tours and volunteer groups. This miniature donkey is the first to greet you at the fence and enjoys face scratches from all his new friends and visitors! Make sure to ask to meet Dorito when you schedule a farm tour!
Grace is a 23-year-old appendix mare who was donated as a DEFHR Ambassador to assist in education and outreach programs. Grace enjoys assisting with teaching new volunteers the ropes of horses and participating in the DEFHR Equidopt Program.
Harry and Ipod joined DEFHR’s Ambassador team in 2009 and have been brining comic relief to the team ever since! These two miniature donkey’s are inseparable and their small stature makes them perfect for our petting zoo. They love to receive scratches from new visitors and will often provide entertainment as they play and romp around their paddock!
Isaac came to DEFHR in 2007 as an unhandled colt out of Prince George’s County, MD. He arrived underweight, infested with parasites, and fearful of humans. His rehabilitation process helped him to trust humans, and as an equine ambassador, Isaac teaches hundreds of people each year how to lead, groom, and care for a horse. His calm temperament and puppy dog personality make him a great educator for onsite programs, clinics, and offsite events.
Officer Barney joined our ambassador team in 2015. After living a full working life — he was the lead horse for an Amish plow team and then spent 12 years in the Baltimore Mounted Police Unit — Barney was semi-retired to DEFHR at age 18. In his current job, Barney has introduced thousands of people to horses, taught them about responsible horse care, and shown them just how gentle the largest of horses can be!
O’Malley came to DEFHR in 2019 out of a neglect case from Taylor County, WV. He was severely emaciated and riddled with parasites. After a successful rehab, O’Malley joined DEFHR’s team of equine ambassadors where he is a favorite among our summer campers, volunteers, and sponsors. O’Malley has also assisted DEFHR trainers with teaching young horses in all manner of things, like getting them used to riding.
Red Rooster came to DEFHR in 2021 from an owner in need of assistance. The horses who came with Rooster were suffering from emaciation and all of the horses were actively sand colicing due to scavenging for what food they could find on the sandy ground. Rooster made a full recovery and has since blossomed into a lovely riding horse. Rooster has traveled to horse shows representing DEFHR. He even took champion his first time out! Rooster also enjoys helping with Legacy Camp and teaching new volunteers all about horses.
Rodger’s is a 19-year-old Arabian who arrived at DEFHR in December 2020 as a thin, quiet gentleman who was in need of some extra groceries, attention and a kind interaction with people. He slowly blossomed into a goofy, interactive, fun loving guy! He loves instigating play in his field and getting snacks from his human buddies. He spends his days chilling in the field, getting a ton of attention from volunteers and sponsors and even teaching people foundational groundwork exercises. He has a heart issue that doesn’t allow too much riding activity but he doesn’t mind! He has been a wonderful addition to DEFHR’s ambassador program.
Topsy Turvey arrived to DEFHR in 2006 as an emaciated weanling that was terrified of humans. He is now one of our star ambassadors! Turvey is a talented jumper, but he also enjoys some dressage work. Turvey excels when teaching kids and helping young riders gain confidence.
Woolly Winter Waldo was donated to DEFHR’s ambassador program in 2018. He loves teaching new volunteers and kids from the summer Legacy Camp program the basics of horse care including leading, grooming, and bathing. Waldo is also a superstar at teaching volunteers basic groundwork skills such as lunging and trailer loading. He loves snacks, trail rides, and being the herd leader in his field.
Zillow came to DEFHR in late 2022 as a neglect case facilitated by the Humane Society of the United States. He was locked in a barn for years, standing atop feet-high piles of his own waste. There were 16 horses impounded, and over half of the horses did not survive due to the horrific neglect they suffered. Zillow was one of the lucky ones. He made a miraculous recover and now serves as an ambassador horse. Zillow enjoys traveling around and performing at-liberty to showcase the diversity of the rescue horse.
Ziporah has a remarkable success story; She was DEFHR horse of the year in 2018 when she defied all odds and made a full recovery after spending 6 long weeks in the Anderson Sling due to the horrific neglect she suffered. In the the years since, Zip has been a member of our equine ambassador herd and has introduced hundreds of people to the world of horses.
1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
P.O. Box 309
Lisbon, MD 21765
52-1759077
Days End Farm Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photos by Bethany P Photography
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1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
P.O. Box 309
Lisbon, MD 21765
52-1759077
Days End Farm Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
Photos by Bethany P Photography
Sign up to learn more about current events, news, educational programs, and ways to can support Days End Farm Horse Rescue.
