Thankful Day 14

Day 14. I am thankful for this guy (Maverick). He's always curious and keeping me on my toes. Even when I'm blue, he know show to pick me up (or harass me enough to get annoyed and forget about my worries).

Thankful Day 13

Day 13. I am thankful all of our hay is finally home. No more scheduling to find time to get it all home. It's not all paid for but at least it's all here.

The Lucky One

I met this weekend with my beloved mounted drill team to talk about the upcoming season’s practices, performances, and latest horse gossip. I hadn’t seen some of my dear friends since our last performance in July (life is crazy these days). These are the women I ride with, we depend on each other not only while in the arena but outside of the arena. These are not just riding partners, these women (and men) are family.

We also talked about kids, work, riding, and of course horses! During those conversations, we talked about Ivan. Many on the team have experienced a loss of a horse so there is sympathy and empathy. I love this group because they totally understand. Some might not agree with all of my thoughts (I am anti-slaughter) but if not all, most think retirement for these senior horses is a wonderful thing. And if they don’t agree, they don’t disagree and start a disagreement.

What I thought odd was they thanked me for what I do. I have had others that have thanked me for what I do.

But I don’t do anything different than anyone else. Most have a cherished senior horse that they keep until the end. So what I do, keeping old horses until their end, doesn’t seem all that heroic or out of the norm.

I’ve had people tell me they can’t do what I do. But they do! Many I know keep their old horses until the end. In my eyes, they are the same as me. I don’t consider it heroic. I consider it a responsibility to these horses. It’s nothing out of the ordinary really, at least in my thinking.

I guess the only difference is that I do step in to take on the senior horses that others have either turned their back on (sorry that sounds rather harsh) or can’t bear to watch them grow old. But for me, it’s an honor and a privilege to be able to take care of these senior horses. It’s a stressful time watching them near the end of their life on Earth. It’s stressful trying to  make sure that ends meet and to make sure that no one has to sacrifice (except for myself).

But in truth. I should be thanking others. I should be thanking those that provide me the moral support to continue. This past week, after losing Ivan, I saw the amount of moral support that helped me get through my shock. I am grateful to all those that sent and thought well wishes.

I am only me. I am not extraordinary. I am simply doing what I think needs to be done. There is a need, so I am doing my best to fill that need. Providing a retirement home for old horses isn’t anything spectacular. For me, it’s just the right thing to do.

I am the lucky one.

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Thankful Day 12

Day 12: I am thankful to meet new visitors and to show off our Sanctuary horses and what all we do at the Sanctuary.

Thankful Day 11

Getting back into being Thankful for all that we have. Shell shocked over losing Ivan but there is still much to be thankful for.


Day 11:. I am thankful for the men and women who have and are serving this country to keep us safe, which allows me to do what I was called to do. Home of the free because of the brave.

First National Bank Chance to Win

This week looks like it's gearing up to be crazy busy! As the holidays approach, there are some great opportunities for non-profits like the Sanctuary to earn a chance to win funds for our cause.


First National Bank in Sioux Falls is offering a chance to win $10,000 for a non-profit. I can't imagine what $10,000 would do for us! We could open our doors to another old horse who deserves a retirement home.


Can you help us with a chance to win? We are so small that many don't know about the Sanctuary. We don't do any advertising and it's mostly word of mouth so many even in our local area don't know about us. We keep a low profile because we can't accept every deserving senior horse that needs a new home. I hate to say no but to keep our current senior horses cared for we have to watch our numbers, and that in many cases requires us to say no to these horses.


But with $10,000 we could open our doors to another senior horse and let them call the Sanctuary home for their final years.


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