I must share this

[babymare]

Hi folks

A couple of months ago I briefly came on 'the other' forum but sadly was limited to time i could log in.
I apologise if this is a long story but i must share my experience this morning. I went to fetch my beautiful sec D mare in this morning and she was lying down. So I knlet beside her and she put her head in my lap and there we sat heads togehter watching bunnies play me with tears in eyes.

18 months ago when i first saw baby she was a frightened , stressed little lass living a life of abuse & beatings. she was stood in a stable in near darkness weaving to an extreme I have never seen in 39 yrs of being around horses. She had lost confidence in humans and herself. She was classed as dangerous and being sent to auction for the meat man to buy her if ness. It has been a long journey- with tears at time - of quiet calm but firm handling - building a bond. I turned her away for 9 months just bringing her in to feed and groom. Then we moved onto join up and lungijng to re introducing tack to finally riding her. Every step of the way was at her pace and always with plenty of reassurance and praise. Last night after riding her i rode back to the stable feet out of stirrups and on a long rein!!!!!
So this morning was the most unbelievably special moment . She is my little soul mate. Whilst we still have a way to go she has given so much to me, her love, my self confidence and belief in myself again. Oh tears in eyes writing this!!!!!
Caz

[kateflashy]

thats such a sweet story i found my mash in simerlar situation she was a complete state and a nervous wreak but we had 15 very good happy years together and my sig says what i felt about her

[brigadier]

Hi Caz- tears in my eyes reading it!!! It just shows what love and patience can do and there is no bond stronger that can be created. Not ever had a 'rescue horse' but had a couple of rescue dogs whose sorry state when I got them beggared belief.
Good luck with your special mare- you deserve it!
brig

[babymare]

Thank you but I have done nothing amazing other than, as you said, given love and patience. My blood boils when I see people shouting and hitting their horses as they are missing out on the most amzing frienship. Neither my horses have heard me shout or had a hand raised to them. I would not liked to be kicked by them so what gives me the right to hit them!!!

[aimee]

Oh my God I actually had goose bumbs while reading that. So lovely! You deserve a Karma for your hard work!

[ceej]

oh my good god my eyes are leaking big time...

your mare is very lucky to have found you. Woudl love to see some pictures of her. I am a welsh D fan. ;D

[Blonde Donkey]

aww that story is so lovely. when we first met sunshine he hid in the back of the stable and was scared stiff. now he's a cheeky little buggar and happy in himself. all it takes is love and patience

[haffyfan]

Lovely story...so special, it is something you will never forget!

Well done with her too, I have a rescue pony too and know how difficult it is bringing them round (mine didn't like to be handled either) but as you say endlesss love and patience finally wins the day. My boy has turned out to be worth his weight in gold and a far 'nicer' and more trustworthy character than his spoilt rotten, not to mention posatively evil at times, mate (who we have had since a baby!)

[spotti]

Ditto. Mine was a slight 'resuce' case (not neglected as such, but in terrible conditions and was just a pretty lawnmower - so no manners, no education, nothing...just a pretty looking horsey. Now she's an angel and will be with me forever (fingers crossed)).

Lovely to hear about your mares story...always glad to hear another ponio has been treated with the respect and kindness they deserve

Have a karma x