Dolly, Our Queen, Rest In Peace
A Horse Tale is in existence to give love and TLC to the horses that need and deserve it the most and although we can’t keep these horses with us forever, the time they spend with us is so precious and meaningful, that it really is the reason why our group exists. This past Sunday at 3:45 pm we lost our most precious beautiful Dolly. Dolly was a 35 year old white Percheron and she was the icon of our charity. She was our first Caleche Horse to come to our farm with her best friend Balou. The first time I ever met Dolly, she wasn’t working due to general age, the arthritis and pain in her legs. I wasn’t sure about her, she stared at me blankly while her friend Balou was full of life but nonetheless she was on her way to our farm for a journey we…
Remembering Bud
On January 12 2015, at 2 pm, we had to say a somber goodbye to a very precious horse on our farm. Bud, a nineteen year old Percheron, came to our farm on October 18, 2014 for some rest and relaxation after sustaining an injury to his hind leg. When he arrived he was as unsure of us as we were of him, pulling us around with his head held high ensuring all those around him that he was indeed bigger than everyone else in our herd, breaking our fences and causing a havoc around every corner. However, as he settled into his new life his soul shined through more and more everyday. Although he always remained the big guy on the farm, we got to see the true Bud, gentle, peaceful, grateful, and kind. As time passed, he learned to love his new life and family, even if…