A  few weeks ago we welcomed a new horse to Sky Ranch. Moose is an 18-year-old Quarter Horse who needed a place to retire. Moose’s owner is relocating to another state and not able to take Moose along. Moose has arthritis in his front feet and retirement is by far the kindest option for his future.

In adding Moose to our sanctuary, we stepped a bit off of our usual path of only taking abused or abandoned horses. Moose was neither. But after meeting Moose and his owner, we felt bringing Moose here was the right thing to do. His future was uncertain, and there aren’t many good options for horses that shouldn’t be ridden.

After only a short time here, Moose elected himself  “chairman of the herd,” and the other horses seem okay with that! My cohort Madeline described him as “sensible,” and we like that in a thousand-pound animal we handle every day!

He’s a tall handsome guy, and we are so glad he has joined us.

We are thankful and wish all of you a Happy and Delicious Thanksgiving.