Volunteer With
The Mustang Way
What it Means to Volunteer
Dear Friends,
Welcome to The Mustang Way Rescue and Education. We are honored that you have chosen to share your time, energy, and heart with us. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our mission, and your willingness to serve makes it possible for us to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome wild and domestic equines, while also providing education, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for our community.
At the heart of our work is a simple truth: horses and humans thrive in relationships built on trust, respect, and presence. The Mustang Way is not only about saving horses—it is about honoring their spirit and learning from the wisdom they carry. Together, we create spaces where both equines and people can heal, grow, and discover new ways of being in the world.
As a volunteer, you are stepping into something greater than just “helping out at the ranch.” You are becoming part of a herd that values compassion over force, partnership over control, and curiosity over fear. Every meal you serve, every stall you clean, every event you support, and every kind word you offer contributes to a ripple of healing and transformation.
We thank you for joining us in this journey of rescue, education, and leadership. Your presence matters—not just to us, but to every horse who finds a second chance and every person who finds hope through The Mustang Way.
With gratitude,
Michelle Fetters and Randy Fetters
The Mustang Way Rescue and Education
Ways to Volunteer
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feeding, grooming, mucking, cleaning pens.
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supporting taming, training, rehabilitation, and overall well-being.
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fences, facilities, landscaping, and repairs.
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supporting community events, donor outreach, and awareness campaigns.
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assisting with youth programs, school visits, and leadership workshops.
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office tasks, filing, organization.
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photography, video, website, and social media.
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share your unique talents!
Horse Welfare Philosophy
Rooted in Dancing Spirit Equine Ranch principles.
Guided by Trust, Timing, and Transformation.
Leadership modeled on herd dynamics—passive, assertive, and compassionate roles.
Respecting horse culture, honoring individuality, and building relationships through presence and congruence.
Belief that horses respond to who we are, not just what we do.
