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New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch
In September 2021, we received an emergency call from the NM
Livestock Board to rescue two young colts found near
our ranch. One colt could no longer stand on his own, and
we feared he wouldn’t live through the night. He couldn't stand on his own and was severely dehydrated. But our volunteers and operations manager worked every hour to provide for his needs. His buddy Armando (protector) also kept vigil over him, giving us hope for a good outcome. We named the ill colt Brave, because he showed a fire and determination to get back up on his own and beat whatever was holding him down.
Later that week Brave was diagnosed with West Nile Virus. Despite the odds, Brave survived this serious illness and is now completely healthy and thriving. In fact, Brave is now competing in our upcoming in-hand Training Challenge and Adopt-a-Thon with his volunteer trainer, Lindsay. He is excelling at trailer loading and the obstacle course, making him a real contender for the competition. We'll soon begin saddling him but won't start riding until he's at least age 3.
Though he's one of the youngest in the competition, this courageous and plucky yearling has already won in our book!
Relationship of Nominator to Nominee
This sweet blue roan was found in an open field with another colt near Stanley, New Mexico by the New Mexico Livestock Board. The Livestock Board asked Walkin N Circles Ranch, a local horse rescue, to take Brave and his friend in. Brave was very sick and could not stand on his own. Once they were both rescued, his colt friend kept vigil over him until Brave improved. Now Brave is perfectly healthy, very friendly, loves attention and has started in-hand training. -- Lauri Michael
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