Spirit, a pretty mare, came to live at Sky Ranch on Halloween of 2014. We had no way of knowing her name, so I named her Spirit because I liked the name! Little did I know how apropos it would be in her case. She has plenty of spirit! She stomps her feet and kicks the barn walls with impatience when it’s time to go out into the pasture. If she were a human, she’d be standing, arms folded, foot tapping and rolling her eyes; wondering why no one knows it’s HER turn.
We didn’t always know Spirit like that…or Sheldon..or Digger..who were severely undernourished when they came to our attention. Food does more than keep the body going physically. It’s nourishment for what makes a being “alive” and willing to address life head on. One only has to look at the photos of children who are starving to see how dim the light is in their eyes.
One of the greatest aspects of this work, is seeing an animal who has been deprived, come alive in spirit as well as in body. Personalities unfold and their individualities shine.
What a beautiful soul this horse has and thank-you so much for all the work, time, money and love you put into these animals.
God Bless you