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About Joy.... she was born and raised in Charlotte where she earned an Associates Degree in Early Childhood and received her first real exposure to Equine Assisted Programs in 1982. Joy received her NARHA certification as a Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and has worked at Misty Meadows Farm in various capacities since 1995. Currently, she is the Program Director and Farm Manager overseeing all aspects of horse care.
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About Mike.... he has worked at Misty Meadows as Farm Superintendent since 1997. He graduated from Boston University and played professional football for the Kansas City Chiefs! After a full day at Misty Meadows he goes home to tend to his cattle farm. His favorite activity is spending time with his two sons, Henderson and Christopher.
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About Janet.... she graduated from Ithaca College, joined the Mitey Riders in 2001 after retiring from Royal Sun Alliance where she worked in Human Resources. She began volunteering at Misty Meadows as a horse leader and joined the staff five months later as Administrator. She and her husband, Lou, live close by with their dog, Muzzy and horses, Deebs and Norman. |
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About Tracy Byrnes.......Shown here with her pride and joy, Maggie. Tracy began volunteering with Mitey Riders in 2005, joined the staff as Assistant Director in 2006 and earned certification as a NARHA Instructor in May 2007. She grew up riding and taking care of the horses in her backyard since she was 5 years old. Tracy's passions in life are children and horses, and she feels thoroughly blessed to have combined the two through equine therapy at Misty Meadows Mitey Riders. She and her husband, Bob, live in South Charlotte and have raised three children, two of whom are living on their own in Boston and New York City and one who attends the University of Arkansas. Her four legged kids -- two golden retrievers, Chloe and Rascal -- keep her company at home while Bob is traveling on business and she's not at the farm working or riding Maggie.
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About Sergio San Agustin.......Sergio came to America as a teenager, and while he spent his early work life working in a textile factory, he made the move over to horses several years before coming to Misty Meadows. He has a wonderful manner with both animals and people, always has a smile on his face and has great energy. We are so pleased to have him as part of our farm staff! |
