Virginia Range rescue operation
Tax deductible
A story of survival and hope in the making
Will it be a modern-day Christmas story?
A pregnant young lady is displaced from her home with her young man, just weeks before she is to give birth to her first child. And it’s likely to be born in a barn. Sound like the original Christmas story?
The pages of this one, however, are being written right now! And it’s happening to a couple of young wild horses who were just weeks from being sent to the slaughter auction.
The two Virginia Range horses were rescued by Steadfast Steeds Mustang Sanctuary in early December; along with another 3-member family band of horses.
“We’re taking a pretty big risk in hopes that our generous community can help Steeds to save these horses and give them an open space to live together,” says Tracy Scott, founding partner of the Sanctuary. “We just couldn’t let this historic herd be slaughtered. And it fits the Sanctuary’s vision to one day see that all wild horses are set free from the bondage of holding and allowed to realize a new freedom, a new family and a familiar way of life.”
The red roan mare, “Desert Rose” aka “Rosy” and her lead stallion “Mojave” arrived in Glade Park after an exhausting 12-hour trailer ride from Carson City, NV where they were being held. They are resting in a temporary area near the main barn until after the baby is born. They shy away from people, but recently when a few wild horse experts were observing the couple, they were thrilled to see Rosy’s belly move!
Now, a few days later, it’s still unknown as to when the foal will be born – it might even be Christmas day!
It’s thrilling to give the young couple a chance at a new life as a family. They’ll join one or two other family bands on a section of the Sanctuary live and relate together in the untamed spirit of the West.
The Band - Survivor:
The other family band of three horses includes a 6-month-old adorable creamy buckskin colt. He lost both of his parents recently and has been “adopted” by another mare and his older brother – also a buckskin gelding.
This blended family is making the best of a bad situation by bonding together for survival as horses do in the wild.
They too are temporarily resting near the main barn in a separate area while a new fence line is being installed for their permanent living area.
Now, these two families need help to grow into their new familiar way of life.
Funds are needed for:
100 - 6 ft T-posts
Smooth wire and clips
Skidster rental for fence installation
Bags of concrete
Construction fence
Solar heated water troughs
Grass hay
Veterinary care
Join Steadfast Steeds in supporting these wild horses! www.steadfaststeeds.org
Will it be a modern-day Christmas story?
A pregnant young lady is displaced from her home with her young man, just weeks before she is to give birth to her first child. And it’s likely to be born in a barn. Sound like the original Christmas story?
The pages of this one, however, are being written right now! And it’s happening to a couple of young wild horses who were just weeks from being sent to the slaughter auction.
The two Virginia Range horses were rescued by Steadfast Steeds Mustang Sanctuary in early December; along with another 3-member family band of horses.
“We’re taking a pretty big risk in hopes that our generous community can help Steeds to save these horses and give them an open space to live together,” says Tracy Scott, founding partner of the Sanctuary. “We just couldn’t let this historic herd be slaughtered. And it fits the Sanctuary’s vision to one day see that all wild horses are set free from the bondage of holding and allowed to realize a new freedom, a new family and a familiar way of life.”
The red roan mare, “Desert Rose” aka “Rosy” and her lead stallion “Mojave” arrived in Glade Park after an exhausting 12-hour trailer ride from Carson City, NV where they were being held. They are resting in a temporary area near the main barn until after the baby is born. They shy away from people, but recently when a few wild horse experts were observing the couple, they were thrilled to see Rosy’s belly move!
Now, a few days later, it’s still unknown as to when the foal will be born – it might even be Christmas day!
It’s thrilling to give the young couple a chance at a new life as a family. They’ll join one or two other family bands on a section of the Sanctuary live and relate together in the untamed spirit of the West.
The Band - Survivor:
The other family band of three horses includes a 6-month-old adorable creamy buckskin colt. He lost both of his parents recently and has been “adopted” by another mare and his older brother – also a buckskin gelding.
This blended family is making the best of a bad situation by bonding together for survival as horses do in the wild.
They too are temporarily resting near the main barn in a separate area while a new fence line is being installed for their permanent living area.
Now, these two families need help to grow into their new familiar way of life.
Funds are needed for:
100 - 6 ft T-posts
Smooth wire and clips
Skidster rental for fence installation
Bags of concrete
Construction fence
Solar heated water troughs
Grass hay
Veterinary care
Join Steadfast Steeds in supporting these wild horses! www.steadfaststeeds.org
Organizer
Tracy Harmon Scott
Organizer
Grand Junction, CO
Steadfast Steeds
Beneficiary