Our Team
Robyn McCallister
For over 20 years, Robyn McCallister of Robyn’s Horse Play has been taking in horses in need of homes, rehabilitating and training them, and placing them with responsible owners. She often has received referrals to pick up feral horses, which cannot be handled, and move them to a safe place, where they can be trained, and receive care. Many of these horses have never had proper veterinary or farrier care, are frightened of humans, and are dangerous to approach. They required a skilled professional to address their needs.
Robyn has been a professional horsewoman all of her life. She has had her own private training business and assisted other professionals in many different disciplines. Robyn has a broad view of horsemanship, and can accurately assess a horse’s individual needs and strengths. She has a knack for establishing the right focus for each individual, be it trail riding or competitive goals.
It has been said that Robyn is “the horses’ social worker”. She is open-minded about the various options for each horse, and her connections throughout California and beyond help her cast a large net in her search for the right homes. Robyn is able to match horses and riders with long-term success for both. Her goals are to find the right livelihood for the horse so that they can be a beloved member of a family.
More information about Robyn’s experience can be found on her website.
Our Board Members
Sophia Bates
Sophia Bates is the chairman of the Board. Sophia has assisted Robyn with many horse rescues over the years. She has a lifetime of agricultural experience and currently manages vegetable production, landscaping, and a flock of 250 ewes for grazing, wool and meat at Pennyroyal Farm and Navarro Vineyards in the Anderson Valley. She lives in a redwood timber frame her friends helped her build on her family’s Philo Apple Farm. Sophia has a team of Fjord horses that she has trained, with Robyn’s support, to farm, pack, and ride, and a border collie that she has trained to help her with the flock of sheep she manages.
Erin King
Erin King is a lifetime equestrian and has her own training and boarding business, All the King’s Horses, in Calistoga, California. Erin has provided training, rehabilitation, and sanctuary for many horses, as well as offering lessons to the public on horsemanship. Erin and Robyn have worked together to help many horses and other animals for over a decade.
Misha Vega
Misha Vega is the board treasurer, and has lifetime experience with horses. She trained her own feral mustang, with Robyn’s help, and assisted Robyn with training many other horses. Misha is also a professional gardener and mother of two.
Roberta Andreotti
Roberta Andreotti is the board secretary. She has a lifetime experience with horses, notably Arabians. Roberta is also involved with a dog rescue, Wags and Whiskers, in central California. Roberta and Robyn have worked together to rehabilitate and successfully place many horses over the years.
Maggie Von Vogt
Maggie Von Vogt is a life long equestrian, student, and teacher. She works with Robyn and helps with the horses, and teaches ESL and Spanish language classes at the local adult school.
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Horse ReCourse is a nonprofit organization that depends on support from horse lovers from all around the County. Whether it’s $10 dollars or $100, we are grateful for the continued assistance from our community.