“For the Love of Wishes”

  • Entry Date –  December, 2012 at 30  years of age
  • Type of rescue – Surrendered
  • Reason – Starvation
  • Special needs – Dental work, special feeds

Shane came to us as an elderly horse, near starvation because his owners, despite their love for him, did not understand that elderly horses may not be able to get the nutrition they need merely by grazing. When Shane’s condition was reported to law enforcement, his owners surrendered him and his bonded friend Wishes. Sadly, Shane was an Equamore horse for a mere six weeks. During that time his dental problems were addressed; he had a cozy stall next to his best friend Wishes, and he was able to trot around the arena with his head held high. His winning personality and his devotion to Wishes, who was blind and depended on Shane as her guide and protector, won the admiration and love of the Equamore staff and volunteers. Sadly, his still-weakened condition and advanced age made it impossible for him to recover from the severe colic that took his life despite all the vet and his devoted friends could do.

But there is a happy side to this sad story. It has been our experience that from time to time horses whose health have been compromised by advanced age or life-threatening physical problems come to us with a mission: to bring their companions to safety. Ever her seeing-eye horse, Shane led the beautiful Wishes to Equamore Sanctuary, where Eddie, who was going blind at the time, was ready to take the place of her boon companion. The two blind horses now live together in a field especially designed to meet their needs.

Thank you, Shane.