Simrat Khalsa Photo
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Next morning we were up at 5 am and ready for the long haul back to California. Simrat waited for us with freshly grinded organic coffee, a welcome aroma. Then we drove out to pick up the horses. I was somewhat concerned if we were going to be able to catch them on the big field? My worries were over nothing, it was rather picturesque to see the small Family of Spanish Mustangs huddled together at the far corner....looked liked a painting. I was emotional, hated to tear them apart, my heart went out for the "Papa Mustang" we were leaving behind with Simrat. If our finances were better I would have taken him too. However I knew with Simrat he would have the best of care and home. Looked like he knew it too since he headed towards her with a soft expression in his large beautiful eyes. The first one however was the young gelding, who started hesitantly towards Maida, and the old mare had no choice but to be satisfied with me. Maida haltered the gelding she named "Anasazi's Chaco" (to honor my deceased foundation stallion's memory) without any problem, and the tall gelding followed her to the trailer. It was "love at first sight" anyone could see! Chaco loaded up easily after his Mom. While Beau the "Papa Mustang" looked calmly on standing quietly with Simrat....all was well, no dramatic Good By! I sighed with relief. The first part of the journey was very pleasant, cool weather beautiful scenery. We stopped every 2-3 hrs. to offer the horses water, re-fill Chaco's haybag. Poor fellow just ate non stop. He was the one in the poorest condition. I was somewhat concerned as the mare was getting tired and half way through Chaco was showing sign of fatigue. The one good thing was that they drank real well. Chaco was super good since we had a grid on his fold down window, we had to go in and water him that way. He was good and calm, he even stood for Maida putting water over his back to cool him, as we reached Redding California, and the heat was just sweltering. As we were about 30 miles out of Sacramento, all of a sudden the trailer lurched and swayed, like the horses were jumping around. I immediately pulled over suspecting one of them was in trouble. They were both upright and Chaco was trembling slightly. however my ABS light was on. I asked Maida to text her mechanic friend, and moved along a slower pace until we could exit at a rest stop. I checked the rig, no sign of smoke and the brakes were working, then when I re started the engine, the light was gone. Another sigh of relief! The rest of the trip was uneventful and we arrived around 9:30PM. Our Spanish Mustangs and Ranger were greeting the rescued Mustangs with a huge whinny and nickers. We had settled them in their large comfortable paddock and shelter with clean shaving, fresh water and lot's of grass hay! I was weary to the bone, but a warm and fuzzy feeling enveloped my heart....the world was a better place and all was well!
Mission Impossible ......Accomplished, thanks to a bright eyed young girl's unwavering FAITH!
Maida is still short of $900 for the cost of this rescue...and the horses do need a vet check dental, worming and extra supplements. One of our "Horse Angels", Connie surprised us with a donation again and we are grateful for her heart of generosity! Maida is sure others will follow suit, you can't help but believe her!
Donations big & small are appreciated and much needed. Currently all donations are applied towards feed and care of the Mustangs.
Make checks payable to Maida Parsons, (WHF in the Memo) and it will be tax deductible as soon as we receive our IRS #. PM for address please and or PayPal info.