At least once,
every horse deserves to be loved by a girl.
Dolly
Dolly was one of our first four horses. She was a tall, beautiful thoroughbred mare with
a perfect star on her forehead and two hind socks. When she came to us, she was a bag of bones with little to no promise of making it through her first winter due to her health. With help from a dear friend, and lots of love and care, Dolly pulled through and
soon became our mascot. With her level of trust and perseverance, she was a light to many and a best friend to all. She taught our younger horses how to walk respectfully on a lead line, be patient when being groomed, and how to treasure affection (and of course, enjoy treats!). Dolly graced us with her presence for four years, passing on a warm, sunshine day in the middle of January at thirty years old. Dolly’s legacy of love and steadfastness will continue to live on through the herd and all of us here at Sanctuary Horses.
Ott & Noodle
Most horses have their own story- Ott and Noodle have been inseparable since Ott was
two years old. A local rancher raised both horses and they have lived together ever
since. They began their life in Sublette County, WY on a beautiful fourth generation cattle ranch where they enjoyed being ridden and used to move cattle. Noodle had the opportunity to participate in rodeos, whereas Ott was the rancher’s wife’s horse and got to enjoy beautiful, rewarding days. When Ott and Noodle came to us, Ott was twenty-five and Noodle was twenty-three years old. In the four years we had them on our ranch, we were able to give them the rest and luxury they deserved- they even taught a few kids all about horses and riding! Noodle was a gentle giant- he loved soft caresses and kisses on the nose. Ott was a bit more of a spitfire, but she loved yummy treats and the occasional neck scratch. We were blessed to have these two beautiful horses, learn from them, cherish them, and remember their incredible lives and all the lives they’ve touched.
Doc
Doc was a pack horse for a local outfitter. With a strong bulldog type build, he was everyone’s choice as a young horse to head up the mountain. He was an incredibly deep chestnut red gelding with a long white blaze down his face, and a perfect chestnut dot in the center of his blaze. He came to us when he was no longer young enough to pack through the mountains and we truly believe he grew to like the slower paced days here at Sanctuary Horses. Although he wasn’t much a fan of treats, he came to like them after we learned his favorite- pink lady apples! Doc enjoyed his retirement on the ranch and served as a guide horse for our blind horse, Stevie. He was patient and resilient with all members of the herd and truly took care of Stevie.
Stevie
Stevie was a small, loud colored appaloosa mare. She arrived to us partially blind- so we took in her guide horse as well, Doc. In a quiet field, you could hear them softly
nickering to each other. Stevie was an inspiration to all- despite her lack of sight, she found her way with the help of Doc and knew she loved humans! She enjoyed long
grooming sessions and found comfort just being spoken to. She and Doc were both laid to rest beside each other and will forever be remembered for their profound nurturing
of each other.
