People I know think I am nuts, but I found this Sierra while checking out things for the BGTRC newsletter. On May 21, 2005 Trailblazer had a ride for Blaze's Tirbute Equine Rescue. While searching their web site I found this Sierra. Here is what we know:
Sierra came to Blaze's Tribute on March 9, 2005. She is estimated to be around 20 years old. She was extremely emaciated and in the worst physical shape that they had seen to date. Sierra was advertised in the paper for $100. An individual answered that ad and went to look at the horse. He couldn't bear to leave her there in that condition. (Sound familur?) The previous owner had told the gentleman that purchased her that thier 5 year old child had been riding her in the pasture.
These are from Blaze's Tribute. Pictures of Sierra when she was left in their care. These were taken 3/10/2005.
Sierra on May 7, 2005 begging to be with the rest of the horses.
Sierra on May 20, 2005. She won't stand still to let me take any good pics, but I will take that as a good sign. :)
How could anyone bear to ride a horse in this confition? The gentleman purchased this mare and took her to his home. Shortly after he call Blaze's Tribute.
Blaze's Tribute gave her a new name and hope to give her a fresh start on her new life. She had her teeth checked and shots brougth up to date.
Sierra need lots of TLC and love to bring her back to fine form. We just cannot believe that someone would do this to such a wonderful anumal and look at her daily thinking that nothing is wrong. Then allow her to be ridden.
We got the OK to bring Sierra home and picked her up on April 23, 2005. I think she had not seen so much grass in a while. She is getting spryer by the day and seems very happy.
We will post update pics as we see progress. We know it will be a while before we can see more of what she knows. The kids ahve ridden her for very short periods of time. Sierra know lots and is very willing.
May 14th Sierra got a good bath and grooming. She still has some stubborn fur, but is looking very much better.
On May 21st we raised some funds for Blaze's and hope you visit their website or send in more donations for the horses. :)
In June Sierra went with us to City Slicker's and showed one little girl what it meant to trial ride. :) They didn't go out long, but we began to see the true colors of this old girl. She may not be a kids horse. :)
Sierra spent part of the summer going to play days with Ashley. Sierra is pretty competitive. She knows what to do an how to do it. She is starting to put on muscle and developing well.
I will try to get pictures this winter of Sierra. She is borderline fat. Not a bad thing, but we will watch her and make sure she stays in shape with the litte bit of riding she gets now. Rick rode fences on her at Christmas and she took him to see fences he hadn't seen in a while.
Jan. 1, 2006 Sierra went to live with Val and Chuck Martin. She is having a blast riding Val's grankids around the pasture and giving the geldings a thrill. She still looks great and is having a great time.
In Jan. 2006 Sierra went to live with a BG and had a wonderful time teaching her grandkids to ride. Sierra even helped her get over her fear to ride. But a job loss brought Sierra back home in Spring of 2007. But not for long. Sierra and Cowboy Dan are back together and having a blast. We will post pictures of them and the new owners soon.
We hope you will continue to keep Sierra and Cowboy Dan in your prayers. Click on his name to see his page.