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Blaze is a big 12 year old, solid built
paint gelding who came to live at
the Ranch a couple years ago. I had
been sharing with Ally, a good
friend who ran a local boarding
barn, that we were in need of a
larger horse who could easily pack
around some of our adult riders and
volunteers. Most of our herd was
at, or barely above the pony mark.
She agreed that a larger mount
would make a good addition to the
program and promised to keep her
eyes open for us.
paint gelding who came to live at
the Ranch a couple years ago. I had
been sharing with Ally, a good
friend who ran a local boarding
barn, that we were in need of a
larger horse who could easily pack
around some of our adult riders and
volunteers. Most of our herd was
at, or barely above the pony mark.
She agreed that a larger mount
would make a good addition to the
program and promised to keep her
eyes open for us.
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Just a couple of days later, she called me, obviously excited. "I think I have the perfect solution for you!" I
listened with interest as she explained her idea. Apparently, one of the families that boarded at her farm had
come up against some financial difficulties and were considering the possibility of having to sell their horse.
The family was heartbroken, particularly the 12 year old daughter, Amanda. I knew that Ally had this horse
in training for the last year or so, and she thought he was exactly what we were looking for. She suggested
that we might offer to board him for free in exchange for the freedom to use him in our mentoring program.
Ally put us in touch with Blaze's owners, and we all agreed that it sounded like the perfect solution for
everyone involved. Since Blaze has come to stay at Refuge, both he and his family have become a wonderful
addition to the Ranch. We were delighted to extend our family this way and have so enjoyed getting to know
them all. They have pitched in any way they can, and given of themselves so generously. Welcome home.
We're so glad you're here!
listened with interest as she explained her idea. Apparently, one of the families that boarded at her farm had
come up against some financial difficulties and were considering the possibility of having to sell their horse.
The family was heartbroken, particularly the 12 year old daughter, Amanda. I knew that Ally had this horse
in training for the last year or so, and she thought he was exactly what we were looking for. She suggested
that we might offer to board him for free in exchange for the freedom to use him in our mentoring program.
Ally put us in touch with Blaze's owners, and we all agreed that it sounded like the perfect solution for
everyone involved. Since Blaze has come to stay at Refuge, both he and his family have become a wonderful
addition to the Ranch. We were delighted to extend our family this way and have so enjoyed getting to know
them all. They have pitched in any way they can, and given of themselves so generously. Welcome home.
We're so glad you're here!
| Blaze greeting some of our younger guests. |
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| 3845 Delay Rd Pawnee, IL 62558 217-498-7679 email: refuge@refuge-ranch.org |
| Meet Blaze! |