TROTR is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting retired racing horses learn new careers, as well as caring for abused or abandoned horses and finding them new, loving homes. Our adventure began with the purchase of a small ranch just south of Woodland, CA. Our passion has grown to include Draft horses, Mustangs, Standardbreds, Mini's and one very lovable little Donkey. We also have programs that include Therapeutic Riding and school and community outreach. Therapeutic horse riding is a growing and widely-accepted treatment for rehabilitating people with a range of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Riders experience increased self-confidence and improvement in strength, balance, coordination, attention span, language and social skills. We hold regular safety training courses for new volunteers year round and offer a very special summer camp that is sure to leave a life long impression on the horse lover in your family. With the downturn in the economy and the rising costs of gasoline or energy, TROTR needs your help! Unfortunately, in difficult economic times, animals are often the first to suffer. Equines (horses, ponies, minis, donkeys and mules) especially are at risk because of their specific feeding and healthcare needs, they are expensive animals to maintain. Many are being abandoned or even given away, often to unscrupulous people posing as buyers but looking for cheap or free horses to take to slaughter houses in Mexico, where they are killed through inhumane methods. TROTR needs YOUR help now. We remain committed to helping our equine friends and working with other rescues, BUT WE CANNOT DO IT WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT!