Sheza Music Star - Gentle Spirits Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

Last Friday afternoon I had the opportunity to stop over at Gentle Spirits Horse Rescue and Sanctuary. Savanna is headed to their sanctuary location to get a bit more one-on-one time to see if that will help with her standoffishness. The ladies at Gentle Spirits have done a fantastic job of bringing Savanna up to weight and getting her used to the idea that there will always be food and a kind word. What she really needs now is her own very special person to love her the way each horse deserves. In her short time on Earth, she has probably seen and experienced more than some people do in their entire life. Savanna needs a break in life.

While visiting with Savanna, I fell in love with Leeza. There are certain horses that I instantly fall in love with. Leeza is one of them. I was only around her for a very short time (it was freezing out last Friday). But in that very short period of time, Leeza made a HUGE impression on me. She’s only a seven year old and although she’s not trained for riding yet, she’s smart. Don’t let her age fool you, she’s simply never been educated. We all need education to further ourselves in life. I do believe that Gentle Spirits did back her to see how she would handle the experience. All went well. She is a super laid back mare and once she’s had a little bit of training will be a fantastic horse that will get you noticed in the show ring or out on the trail.

Leeza at ISU

I know I’m not supposed to play favorites but Leeza is more than a diamond in the rough. I wouldn’t insult her by saying she’s a diamond in the rough, she’s already a diamond and simply needs to be cleaned and polished for the right person.

Let me give you some further background about Leeza. She’s a registered black and white paint with a registered name of Sheza Music Star. Her number is 00826698. She came from Iowa State University with other horses Gentle Spirits took in. She is reportedly unbroken but other horses from ISU have turned out to be nicely broke to ride. She’s a very sweet mare and easy to handle on the ground. Gentle Spirits gave Leeza another chance. Now she just needs to find the right person willing to put a little bit of time on her.

If I wasn’t running a horse sanctuary, if I was simply looking for a project horse, or a horse I was willing to send to a trainer, Leeza would be it. I’m not really a mare person, but she really was someone I would be willing to take home and put some time and energy in to (not that I’m not willing to do that with each horse we bring in, but if I wasn’t a sanctuary, I would be considering Leeza). She’s an “in your pocket” type of horse that will follow you around and craves attention. I think she wouldn’t have minded if we’d stayed with the herd all evening just petting and talking with her. Leeza is most definitely a lover. She lowered her head to my chest and let me give her a great big hug (and let me rest my cold cheek and ear on her to warm up). She simply stood there taking in all the attention.

Now I know I should be promoting Savanna as she really does need to find her own person, but so does Leeza, and for that matter all of the horses up for adoption at Gentle Spirits. Leeza may be young and uneducated, but she has that calming personality. I have only found a few horses that have a presence about them and I do believe that Leeza has that “presence” about her. So, if you are looking for a project horse, consider looking at Leeza. She’ll definitely get you noticed and you won’t regret your decision.

Leeza at Gentle Spirits