OUR BELOVED HERD…
POCKET (In Memory)
BREED: HACKNEY PONY
Our beloved Pocket Money flew home on October 6, 2021. We will be forever grateful to him for all of the love and healing he shared with us here at Misty Acres. We witnessed so many amazing experiences of the connections he CHOSE to make with all of our guests.
Pocket had such a full life. As a competitor, he became a National Champion at carriage driving. He was sassy and high stepping. What a mover! At Maple Crest Farms, he was a patient and gentle lesson horse. As a retired gentleman here at Misty Acres, he was a kind, fun-loving, willing partner in our attempt to bring healing to those who needed it. He had an amazing work ethic and most always said " pick me!" as he stuck his head out of his stall for his halter. At the age of 32 , we bid you a rest well deserved Pocket.
To all those who touched our lives through him, we are blessed.
MISTY
BREED: ARABIAN
Misty was Misty Acres’ first show horse and had a career in the dressage ring before retiring at Misty Acres, where she, until recently, was the ‘herd boss’. After a year of love, guidance and support we have seen Misty hand over her lead mare responsibilities to Ivy. Misty has a beautiful gentle spirit and is always watching over the herd. Her matriarch tendency makes her protective of guests, and especially children. We have seen her loving care and protection of children time and again!
DAISY
BREED: QUARTER HORSE
Daisy is our sweet quarter horse mare. She has a high level of curiosity and uses her nose, mouth, and feet to investigate her surroundings. She will also be the first to let you know she is hungry by lifting her stall window gate too make a loud noise to get your attention. Daisy is confident yet gentle, and will always bring a smile to your face.
FIRE
BREED: MINIATURE HORSE
Fire joined the Misty Acres herd in the spring of 2019. Fire has worked in therapy programs and has been a companion to show horses. It takes a little longer to get to know him, but it is worth the wait. Fire helps us to learn to slow down and take the time it takes while helping us to become more perceptive. He excels in teaching relationship skills and loves his alone time too.
LUCY
Lucy is our precocious barn cat. Birds beware… Lucy is always on the prowl!
IVY
BREED: ARABIAN
Ivy has spent most of her life showing in dressage and has even spent a semester at Findlay college! Her high spirit level has made her an excellent show horse. She transitioned home to Misty Acres in 2018. Ivy is quick to think, react, and move her feet. She is also very perceptive to changes in her environment, which makes her an excellent leader.
BEAR AND BO
BREED: MINIATURE DONKEYS
Bo (the Brave) joined the herd in November of 2021, with his half brother Bear following close behind in Spring of 2022. This curious pair love to explore and play. They will be the first to welcome you to Misty Acres with their boisterous braying!
VELVET
BREED: MINIATURE HORSE
Velvet joined the herd in 2022. She is a great companion to Fire with her sweet, gentle and sometimes sassy nature. But don’t judge her by her size, Velvet believes she is just as big as the other mares in the herd.
We have been blessed with a beautiful herd that provides hope and healing daily to those who step foot on Misty Acres.