Hazel, our brave Morgan cross mare, came to us with a story that could break you – a lifetime of neglect, never knowing kindness, too frightened to trust. At 25, she had never even been in a trailer. But oh, the courage that lived quietly within her. Every small victory was monumental: the first time she let herself be caught, her first real hoof trim, the morning she stood still for grooming. She learned that hands could be gentle, that care was possible, that the world held more than fear. Even as arthritis and illness took their toll and led us to make the decision to end her pain, her heart continued to heal. We loved her till the end and she'll always have a special place in our hearts.
