McConathy Farm Rescue Team
Sometimes we rescue horses, sometimes we rescue people!
Rescue - Rehab - Rehome - Retire
McConathy Farm Rescue Team is a dedicated group of individuals whose love for horses drives their mission to rescue. Since obtaining 501(c)(3) status in 2014, donations are 100% tax-deductible upon request. We are proud have exceptional veterinarians and farriers on our team, all committed to rescuing and rehoming horses for a brighter future. We collaborate closely Lexington Animal Control the Kentucky Humane Society to make a positive impact in our community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Invite McConathy Farm Rescue Team to Speak at Your Event
McConathy Farm Rescue Team is now booking 2026 community presentations, educational visits, and faith-based equine ministry events.
We offer engaging presentations that share our rescue story, equine education, and the impact horses can have in strengthening families and communities. Appearances may include our mascot ponies when appropriate and requested.
These events are available for:
• Churches
• Schools
• Youth groups
• Corporate teams
• Community organizations
• Special events
There is no required fee for our presentations. As a 100% volunteer, donation-supported nonprofit operating since 2014, we rely solely on the generosity of those who believe in our mission.
If you would like to schedule a presentation or learn more about our newly added Equine Ministry Division, please contact us soon, as available dates fill quickly.
NEW UPDATED INFORMATION -- JOIN THE MISSION!!!!!!!
We have plans to upgrade the arena this week! This will be exciting for the horse community and youth groups and folks who want to participate and support our new division where we want to use our current rescue animals to help others learn and heal and relax in a safe, farm family environment.
Your support will be most appreciated and used for outreach and maintenance of the grounds and to continue the excellent care of the horses and ponies.
We have begun to publish books about the rescue ponies as well as other publications to add to the rescue funds. They are available on Amazon by Lisa McConathy. All proceeds to to the rescue.
We are scheduling Graze and Groom program which is a 2 hour visit meeting and grooming and feeding the rescue ponies, donkeys and horses. You will learn basic horse handling, haltering, grooming, etc. The cost is $10 per person. Call Lisa 859-983-8316 to schedule.
We are starting Lunch with the Motley crew which will be held at the facility where 5 minis and a donkey and two pigs and a goat live. You will have 2 hours of the fun on the farm atmosphere. You will be educated on grooming the "littles" as we call them. The cost for this is $40 per person and you can order from our local favorite restaurant Boonedogs and we will pick up the food and deliver it. Call Lisa to schedule 859-983-8316!
Starting May 16 we will have our first monthly Fun Show with Rugged Cross Cowboy Church! This will be a fun horse show with barrels, poles, games on horseback, etc. Concessions will be available for purchase. Attendance is free. Parking is free. Participation in the horse show is $10 per class, $10 warmups. Pass the word!! This is a fun, supportive competition, no pressure, no problems!
We are inviting youth groups from churches and classes from schools to schedule a Day at the Farm for field trips, etc. These will be on a donation basis depending on how many will attend.
We are now scheduling speaking engagements for education about our rescue and how it works with photos and materials. This is donation based as you wish to donate.
RESCUE NEWS!! SHARE FOR US PLEASE!!! This is an update on the Go Fund me campaign to raise funds to develop our Equine Ministry Division for youth and community and use of our rescue animals to help others!
Go Fund Me Page
We are also scheduling MOST FUN THING EVER!!! Visits with 3 mini ponies for 2 hours at your location. You will be able to pet, groom and treat them with treats we provide. However, you can supply apples if you want. NO CARROTS PLEASE.
Lastly we are kicking off Friday Night at the Farm again soon!!! This is an evening of fun, friendship and horses. Our horse clients and volunteers and family and friends all meet at the barn to hang out and eat a meal. Sometimes pizza, sometimes homemade food, sometimes grilled burgers. You never know until we know how many are coming! Bring your horse and trailer in or come as you are. No dogs off leash! Call Lisa 859-983-8316 for more information. Also we all pitch in for the meals either donation or bring a food item that fits the theme!!
Spread the word for us. We are pulling out all the stops this year to support the recsue we have been operating since 2014!
Times are tighter but the horses keep coming in!!!
Thank you for your time and for sharing. We hope to see you soon!!
5032 Whites Lane, Lexington, KY 40515
MORE ABOUT THE BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS. We have some children's books available on Amazon by Lisa McConathy. There will be a book on each and every rescue mini pony, donkey and horse that we have! Once your kiddo has seen the book you can come to the farm and meet the pony in person!!! Call Lisa to schedule 859-983-8316
We also attend VA5K this will be the 12th year!!! We take ponies and horses and register and walk and provide joy for some veterans and people! Join us in supporting the VA!!! We try to attend the Christmas parade as well.