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The founders of Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc., Kathleen and Allan Schwartz, began with a dream, their own financial resources, their 10 acre farmette and a horse named "Toby." Toby was a 16 hand quarterhorse that shared a boarding facility with the Schwartz's horses. Whenever the Schwartzes were tending to their own horses' needs, Toby would approach the gate to the field and beg for attention, theirs or anyone's. During the time the Schwartzes boarded their horses at that facility, Toby began declining in health until he was a mere skeleton. The Schwartzes and other borders fed him whenever they were visiting their own horses. It wasn't enough, and the Schwartzes became increasingly alarmed about his condition. They spoke to the owner of the facility and asked her to contact Toby's owner with an offer from them to take over care of the horse. The Schwartz's offer of help for Toby was accepted and Toby was moved to Days End Farm.

A veterinarian was consulted and he offered little hope for the buckskin gelding. A mere 650 pounds, Toby had to be assisted into a standing position whenever he laid down to rest because he was too weak to get up. Toby had a light of hope in his eye that was seen by Kathleen and Allan, and as long as Toby was willing to continue fighting for his life, they would continue to help him on his road to recovery. Following a year and a half battle, and a lot of love and attention, Toby recovered and became a loved lesson horse at Days End Farm.

The satisfaction gained from bringing Toby back to health, and the symbiotic bond created between Toby, Kathleen and Allan, gave their life new meaning. This was the beginning of Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. Kathleen and Allan Schwartz started this organization without any idea of its impact on either their lives or their finances. Only with help from family, friends and many supporters is Days End Farm able to continue to maintain itself and grow. Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. (DEFHR) is a volunteer-based, non-profit, humane organization established in 1989 to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through rehabilitation, humane education and community outreach. It is the first such organization in the State of Maryland. DEFHR has been licensed by the Maryland Department of Agriculture since 1991, upon introduction of the lesson program. DEFHR has been actively working with animal control authorities since 1991. Kathleen and Allan Schwartz live on the premises, providing 24-hour care. DEFHR is an active member of P.A.W.S. (Professional Animal Workers) and the Maryland Horse Council. Supporters include a network of over 10,000 individuals, organizations, and businesses, both foreign and domestic.

 

For more information call:
301/854-5037 or 410/442-1564
E-Mail: info@defhr.org

Physical Address:
1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 309
Lisbon, Maryland 21765

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Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer based humane organization whose mission is Fostering compassion and responsibility for horses through intervention, education, and outreach.