We’ve all watched that movie, probably more than once. We cry every time when Joe walks past Beauty and Beauty realizes he knows Joe. Then Beauty tries to get Joe’s attention and the tears really start to flow.
How many of you have been in that situation? I rescued my mare from the auction and promised her that I would never let her go again. I stayed true to my word and loved her, and protected her, until her final days at age 36.
Recently a friend found a horse she had ridden as a kid. Once again she will take care of her until the end. Her mare is old and cannot be ridden, but she doesn’t care. She, like me, gave up the idea of having a horse she could show, to care for this mare.
Some people search, but never find the horse of their youth. Some people are lucky enough to have a Black Beauty ending, and some people never let them go in the first place.
I’ve always thought that there should be a site that you can post a picture of a horse your looking for, and perhaps, someone would see it and let you know where you can find them, or what happened to them. Now people are posting pictures of horses that were stolen from their yards. It’s a sick world.
When we’re young our parents or circumstances allow our most precious gift to slip through our hands. Most horses are passed, like Beauty, from owner to owner. Then when they get old, and have no use, find themselves in a bad situation.
It is my goal for any of the horses that come to this farm, to live out their lives in peace and contentment. That I will be the last person in their lives to give them food and love in a safe environment. If the owners are done with them, I will keep them. Abuse, starvation, or hard work will never touch their lives. They will not end up in a sand lot, or auction. They will lay down in green pastures and enjoy the sun on their bodies. They will eat until their bellies are full. They will know a soft touch, and feel the love they deserve. I will be there for them as they cross the Rainbow Bridge. They like Beauty, in their minds, will run freely with their friend through lush green pastures.
When you get older your goals change. You get down to your bucket list. Things you want to do before you die. Mine is very simple, to care for the animals that God has entrusted to me. This is my quest, my desire, and my ultimate goal. So let it be written, so let it be done.