Over the Rainbow Bridge
Listed below are all those that have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. They are listed in the order of when they arrived at UIL Sanctuary. A large part of United In Light, is being able to allow these beautiful teachers to live out the rest of their lives. As they were all rescued from slaughter or an untimely death. Their memories are still amongst us here, running, playing and sending heart whispers in the Livingston winds. They each have amazing stories and they have each had amazing lesson to those that loved them.
The Horse Angel Sculpture was made by Tom Mosher of "Steel your Heart" and donated by the Tecca Family.
Listed below are all those that have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. They are listed in the order of when they arrived at UIL Sanctuary. A large part of United In Light, is being able to allow these beautiful teachers to live out the rest of their lives. As they were all rescued from slaughter or an untimely death. Their memories are still amongst us here, running, playing and sending heart whispers in the Livingston winds. They each have amazing stories and they have each had amazing lesson to those that loved them.
The Horse Angel Sculpture was made by Tom Mosher of "Steel your Heart" and donated by the Tecca Family.
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Knight Of Dreams
Knight is the Founder of UIL. Rescued from Slaughter in Central CA. He was found standing in a forgotten stall with rotten carrots and manure. Knight was a supposed Champion Cart puller from the East Coast. He had a very sore back and poor feet. Through the care of Chiropractic and other alternative therapies offered here at the ranch, he remains in great health and a sight to see! He was the first to be rescued and the reason why UIL exists today! 35 year old Percheron, gelding Update: Knight of Dreams Crossed over July 2013 |
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Santana Wind
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Red Dawn
Red Dawn was found and rescued on 6-28-04, from a feedlot outside of Cave Creek, AZ off to slaughter, together with Tatanka Spirit (below). No one had wanted them, as they were different breeds and did not match.
Red Dawn chose her name from the many red desert colors of Dawn.
She blessed us for her last 2.5 years of life before she crossed over and was mother to all the horses here.
30+ year Suffolk Punch mare.
Update: Red Dawn Crossed over in 2007
Red Dawn was found and rescued on 6-28-04, from a feedlot outside of Cave Creek, AZ off to slaughter, together with Tatanka Spirit (below). No one had wanted them, as they were different breeds and did not match.
Red Dawn chose her name from the many red desert colors of Dawn.
She blessed us for her last 2.5 years of life before she crossed over and was mother to all the horses here.
30+ year Suffolk Punch mare.
Update: Red Dawn Crossed over in 2007
Tatanka Spirit
Tatanka Spirit was found and rescued on 6-28-04, from the same feedlot where Red Dawn (above) was found. Tatanka came with many trust issues and a terrible eye infection that had threatened the loss of his eye. He has come along way and has the heart and soul of an old Buffalo. It took Tatanka many years to recover from his distrust of humans. Here at the ranch he was able to decide if he wanted to be loved with hands on or from a distance.
35+ year Belgian gelding.
Update Tatanka Spirit crossed over peacefully 1-4-2015. He was the last survivor of the original five that were the first horses to be rescued by UIL.
Tatanka Spirit was found and rescued on 6-28-04, from the same feedlot where Red Dawn (above) was found. Tatanka came with many trust issues and a terrible eye infection that had threatened the loss of his eye. He has come along way and has the heart and soul of an old Buffalo. It took Tatanka many years to recover from his distrust of humans. Here at the ranch he was able to decide if he wanted to be loved with hands on or from a distance.
35+ year Belgian gelding.
Update Tatanka Spirit crossed over peacefully 1-4-2015. He was the last survivor of the original five that were the first horses to be rescued by UIL.
Moonshadow
Moonshadow was found in a Standing room only stall within a Barn, where he'd been for over a decade. With no sunlight, animal or human contact. He was found in NY by his rescuers Jill & Steve S. who took him home and called UIL for help. He arrived on 11-14-04.
It took 2 years of training, as Moonshadow was so fearful of everything around him. He would even attack the other horses. One month prior to our relocation to MT, he was ready for the herd and has been a different horse. We owe much of that to Red Dawn, as it was the love they shared together that helped Moonshadow to be open to love again.
When asked, he chose Moonshadow for his name as he arrived on a full moon and liked the way the light cast his shadow on the ground. True Freedom for Moonshadow!
Update: Moonshadow crossed over November 28th, 2014. He was 33 year old Belgian gelding. 1981-2014
Moonshadow was found in a Standing room only stall within a Barn, where he'd been for over a decade. With no sunlight, animal or human contact. He was found in NY by his rescuers Jill & Steve S. who took him home and called UIL for help. He arrived on 11-14-04.
It took 2 years of training, as Moonshadow was so fearful of everything around him. He would even attack the other horses. One month prior to our relocation to MT, he was ready for the herd and has been a different horse. We owe much of that to Red Dawn, as it was the love they shared together that helped Moonshadow to be open to love again.
When asked, he chose Moonshadow for his name as he arrived on a full moon and liked the way the light cast his shadow on the ground. True Freedom for Moonshadow!
Update: Moonshadow crossed over November 28th, 2014. He was 33 year old Belgian gelding. 1981-2014
Molly Belle
Molly was rescued by The Animali Farm from going to slaughter. She was a PMU mare from a PMU farm in Alberta, Canada who lost their contract with the manufacture of Premarin. She arrived here at UIL in November of 2007.
Molly came to us pregnant! She had her foal, "Promise" in May of ’08. Due to health issues as a PMU foal, Promise crossed over in 2014 at the age of 5. UPDATE: Our sweet Molly Belle, crossed over New Years Day 2018. She was 28 years old. It was perfect that she joined the rest of the herd in heaven on such a spectacular day! We love you Molly!
Molly was rescued by The Animali Farm from going to slaughter. She was a PMU mare from a PMU farm in Alberta, Canada who lost their contract with the manufacture of Premarin. She arrived here at UIL in November of 2007.
Molly came to us pregnant! She had her foal, "Promise" in May of ’08. Due to health issues as a PMU foal, Promise crossed over in 2014 at the age of 5. UPDATE: Our sweet Molly Belle, crossed over New Years Day 2018. She was 28 years old. It was perfect that she joined the rest of the herd in heaven on such a spectacular day! We love you Molly!
Willow
Little Willow came from a wonderful owner from TN in May ‘07 at 7 years old. She was very lame with Laminitis in all four hooves and other injuries. The owner chose UIL to retire Willow to live happily with other Draft horses. It was a great surprise as soon as Willow arrived she was jumping and running! She enjoys most of her time playing with Promise, the youngest of our rescues as well as being a great spokeslady for our retirees!
She is a 15 year old Percheron.
UPDATE: 2-11-15 Willow crossed over this morning on her own. Her beauty, kindness and grace will be missed.
Little Willow came from a wonderful owner from TN in May ‘07 at 7 years old. She was very lame with Laminitis in all four hooves and other injuries. The owner chose UIL to retire Willow to live happily with other Draft horses. It was a great surprise as soon as Willow arrived she was jumping and running! She enjoys most of her time playing with Promise, the youngest of our rescues as well as being a great spokeslady for our retirees!
She is a 15 year old Percheron.
UPDATE: 2-11-15 Willow crossed over this morning on her own. Her beauty, kindness and grace will be missed.
Prince of Dreams
Prince arrived at the ranch in March '08. His prior life was located on a Farm in Utah that was open to the public. He spent his life pulling a wagon around the farm for visitors. One day he just stopped and would not pull anymore, he was done. The owner of the facility said “He is costing me money, so either find him a home or send him to slaughter.” He now resides here with us and has been a wonderful addition to the family. We must note… when Dr. Deb asked what was his name they replied “Prince of Dreams” Dr. Deb nearly fell over as the first horse rescued here has the name of “Knight of Dreams”. There are no coincidences in life!
28+ year old gelding, Percheron
Update: Prince of Dreams Crossed over January 2011 with a very peaceful transition.
Prince arrived at the ranch in March '08. His prior life was located on a Farm in Utah that was open to the public. He spent his life pulling a wagon around the farm for visitors. One day he just stopped and would not pull anymore, he was done. The owner of the facility said “He is costing me money, so either find him a home or send him to slaughter.” He now resides here with us and has been a wonderful addition to the family. We must note… when Dr. Deb asked what was his name they replied “Prince of Dreams” Dr. Deb nearly fell over as the first horse rescued here has the name of “Knight of Dreams”. There are no coincidences in life!
28+ year old gelding, Percheron
Update: Prince of Dreams Crossed over January 2011 with a very peaceful transition.
Pumpkin & Jackson Hole
Formerly known as Double D and Jacob, these lucky boys were found by Gentle Giants draft horse rescue in MD, where they lived for a month or two after their rescue from slaughter from the New Holland, PA auction.
Gentle Giants had taken care of their many injuries to their feet and the horses had extensive rehab. When UIL had space available for more horses, Gentle Giants thought it would be best for the boys to retire here, living the leisure life with lots of love. Although it took one week for their travel from MD to MT (10-17-07) due to their old tired bodies and injuries, we are happy to say that they have healed tremendously and are great loves, now enjoying playtime, rearing up and bucking!
Update: Jackson Hole (20+ year old Belgian) was a dear old soul and remained with us for a number of years before his physical body could no longer carry the large spirit he had.
Pumpkin is amazing as he has lived through some amazing injuries, which have become more prevalant through the years. "He is the strongest draft horse I have seen!" Dr. Deb
Pumpkin is a 25+ year old Belgian
Update: Pumpkin crossed over in October 2011. His last days were laying in the pasture and enjoying life.
Formerly known as Double D and Jacob, these lucky boys were found by Gentle Giants draft horse rescue in MD, where they lived for a month or two after their rescue from slaughter from the New Holland, PA auction.
Gentle Giants had taken care of their many injuries to their feet and the horses had extensive rehab. When UIL had space available for more horses, Gentle Giants thought it would be best for the boys to retire here, living the leisure life with lots of love. Although it took one week for their travel from MD to MT (10-17-07) due to their old tired bodies and injuries, we are happy to say that they have healed tremendously and are great loves, now enjoying playtime, rearing up and bucking!
Update: Jackson Hole (20+ year old Belgian) was a dear old soul and remained with us for a number of years before his physical body could no longer carry the large spirit he had.
Pumpkin is amazing as he has lived through some amazing injuries, which have become more prevalant through the years. "He is the strongest draft horse I have seen!" Dr. Deb
Pumpkin is a 25+ year old Belgian
Update: Pumpkin crossed over in October 2011. His last days were laying in the pasture and enjoying life.
Promise
Promise is the only Draft horse (so far) that has been born on the United In Light property. Molly Belle came to the ranch in November pregnant. She was on her way to slaughter. It was the intention that her foal was to go to slaughter as well. Promise has been an amazing blessing to the other residents here! Born on May 14th, 2008, all of the horses have had their share of helping raise Promise into the amazing boy he has become. We are going to continue to train Promise to pull and ride as he is to take over the job of Mascot. Knight of Dreams is ready to fully retire the job to Promise. Promise is half Belgian and his father was a black Percheron whose early life ended in slaughter. Promise will never know the hardships that the other horses here have had to live through, he only hears the tales they tell him. Molly Belle has been an amazing mother and we are happy to have allowed her to keep one of the many foals she carried.
5 year old gelding. Percheron/Belgian Cross
Update: Promise crossed over March 2nd, 2014. We never do know how fleeting our time is here, even for the youngest of beings...embrace all those around you today for in a fleeting moment all that is left is the memories stored in your heart and the footprints left in the snow...
Promise is the only Draft horse (so far) that has been born on the United In Light property. Molly Belle came to the ranch in November pregnant. She was on her way to slaughter. It was the intention that her foal was to go to slaughter as well. Promise has been an amazing blessing to the other residents here! Born on May 14th, 2008, all of the horses have had their share of helping raise Promise into the amazing boy he has become. We are going to continue to train Promise to pull and ride as he is to take over the job of Mascot. Knight of Dreams is ready to fully retire the job to Promise. Promise is half Belgian and his father was a black Percheron whose early life ended in slaughter. Promise will never know the hardships that the other horses here have had to live through, he only hears the tales they tell him. Molly Belle has been an amazing mother and we are happy to have allowed her to keep one of the many foals she carried.
5 year old gelding. Percheron/Belgian Cross
Update: Promise crossed over March 2nd, 2014. We never do know how fleeting our time is here, even for the youngest of beings...embrace all those around you today for in a fleeting moment all that is left is the memories stored in your heart and the footprints left in the snow...
Lucky
Lucky arrived at the UIL ranch Nov. 30th, 2012. Lucky was found with 200-300 starving horses on a ranch in Idaho. We were told he was born July 2010. He, His mother and other horses escaped tring to find food and had the unfortunate event of being hit by a drunk driver (his mother did not survive), which left him with injuries including a broked leg, that would not allow him to drive or be saddled. Due to starvation of his first 2 years of life, we are not sure how much his growth was impacted...time will tell.
Lucky has adopted Molly Belle as his Momma. He has also found love in Ashley & Aribella.
6 year old Belgian gelding
UPDATE: Dearest Lucky aka "Surfer boy" crossed over the Rainbow Bridge September 19th, 2o16. He's last days were filled with lots of apples and love from many visitors. He touched many lives. Lucky came to UIL wild and free and left this life still, wild and free.
Lucky arrived at the UIL ranch Nov. 30th, 2012. Lucky was found with 200-300 starving horses on a ranch in Idaho. We were told he was born July 2010. He, His mother and other horses escaped tring to find food and had the unfortunate event of being hit by a drunk driver (his mother did not survive), which left him with injuries including a broked leg, that would not allow him to drive or be saddled. Due to starvation of his first 2 years of life, we are not sure how much his growth was impacted...time will tell.
Lucky has adopted Molly Belle as his Momma. He has also found love in Ashley & Aribella.
6 year old Belgian gelding
UPDATE: Dearest Lucky aka "Surfer boy" crossed over the Rainbow Bridge September 19th, 2o16. He's last days were filled with lots of apples and love from many visitors. He touched many lives. Lucky came to UIL wild and free and left this life still, wild and free.
Daisy
Daisy was found on Craig's List in great need of a home. She came from Grants Pass, Oregon and supposedly in her previous life, was a Stage Coach horse for Wells Fargo in WA state. She came to us in Feb 2010 with "Scratches" on her rear right ankle. After her arrival we uncovered that she has Cushing's Disease and her treatment is ongoing. Her original name was Tia "Thunder Down Under". Shortly after her arrival, we took notice of how sweet, gentle and shy she was. When asked, she preferred to be called Daisy T.
25+ year old Percheron mare
Update: Daisy was only with us for a little over a year. Although we were able to allow her to transistion by herself, surrounded by her family. March 31, 2011 She was a blessing.
Daisy was found on Craig's List in great need of a home. She came from Grants Pass, Oregon and supposedly in her previous life, was a Stage Coach horse for Wells Fargo in WA state. She came to us in Feb 2010 with "Scratches" on her rear right ankle. After her arrival we uncovered that she has Cushing's Disease and her treatment is ongoing. Her original name was Tia "Thunder Down Under". Shortly after her arrival, we took notice of how sweet, gentle and shy she was. When asked, she preferred to be called Daisy T.
25+ year old Percheron mare
Update: Daisy was only with us for a little over a year. Although we were able to allow her to transistion by herself, surrounded by her family. March 31, 2011 She was a blessing.
Jake
Jake is a Shire Mix Draft Horse and our first rescue from Montana. He joined us in April 2013 at 29 years old. It is wonderful to see he and Willow in love.(pictured here with Lucky & Willow)
Jake is a 31 year old Gelding Shire Mix.
UPDATE: Jake crossed over the morning of March 18th, 2015. His Gentleness will be missed. We know he is together with Willow over the Rainbow Bridge.
Jake is a Shire Mix Draft Horse and our first rescue from Montana. He joined us in April 2013 at 29 years old. It is wonderful to see he and Willow in love.(pictured here with Lucky & Willow)
Jake is a 31 year old Gelding Shire Mix.
UPDATE: Jake crossed over the morning of March 18th, 2015. His Gentleness will be missed. We know he is together with Willow over the Rainbow Bridge.
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William
William was found with Hawk and Eagle on a feedlot in Louisiana. Unfortunately, there was a horrific situation with the transporter and William had to be euthanized. The trailer was in horrible condition and his leg fell through one of the holes in the transport and was dragged over 4 miles. It is unfortunate that these thing happen in this day and age....He will not have died in vain. Thankfully, he was surrounded by loving hands and not to torchere of slaughter. He was 20 some years old. |
Furrow
Furrow was found nearly starved to death as a wonderful individual came to his rescue and contacted UIL. We made arrangements with the owner in St. Ignatious MT. We found after his arrival that he was a registered Suffolk Punch and had at least four owners prior to UIL. He was nothing but skin and bones when he arrived yet now he is building muscle and putting on weight. He LOVES roaming the hillside by himself. He came to us at 25 years old in April 2015.
He is a 27 year old gelding Suffolk Punch.
UPDATE: Furrow crossed over August 20th, 2018. What an amazing boy, teddy bear to all and loved to be hugged. Even though his life was short with us, he touched soooo many lives.
Furrow was found nearly starved to death as a wonderful individual came to his rescue and contacted UIL. We made arrangements with the owner in St. Ignatious MT. We found after his arrival that he was a registered Suffolk Punch and had at least four owners prior to UIL. He was nothing but skin and bones when he arrived yet now he is building muscle and putting on weight. He LOVES roaming the hillside by himself. He came to us at 25 years old in April 2015.
He is a 27 year old gelding Suffolk Punch.
UPDATE: Furrow crossed over August 20th, 2018. What an amazing boy, teddy bear to all and loved to be hugged. Even though his life was short with us, he touched soooo many lives.
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Eagle
Sunday, 3-10-2019. We helped an 25 plus year old elder, crossover the Rainbow Bridge. EAGLE was one of the boys that was rescued from the Louisiana feedlot last spring. EAGLE and his brothers had a horrendous life before UIL. Nearly starved to death from lack of care from the feedlot and watching the rest of his family be separated (20 of them), also seeing his brother William dragged and having to be euthanized due to his injuries and lack of treatment by feedlot transporters. In the time that EAGLE and his brother Hawk have been here, they quickly adapted to the love and yummy food they received and became great loves. Hawk was always watching over his brother as he understood his delicate condition. EAGLE LOVED having children and adults love on him while he was taking his naps and oh he loved his naps. He would sleep so peacefully only to wake up to the smell of apples and supplemental feed that he loved so much. EAGLEs’ last day was filled with loving hands trying to make him as comfortable as we could until the vet arrived to help him crossover. It is a rare scene here at UIL when we have an elder who’s spirit and will to thrive is so strong yet their tired worn out body has been through so much that it can not sustain the will. Most elder’s are ready to go and pass on their own as of lately. As board member Karen said, “Debbie, I think he enjoyed being here so much that he doesn’t want to leave!” |
October
October is UIL's only cat & was rescued on a very cold raining October day. (Oct. 18th 2010) Dr. Deb had a truck load of 4H young ladies and as they were driving an animal crossed the highway and collapsed. When they stopped to check it out, there laid this poor cat, skin and bones starved nearly to death, with her nails so long they curled into her pads, she was cold and wet crying out. Dr. Deb took her back to the sanctuary if even just to comfort her until she crossed over. She was kept warm by a fireplace and fed until each day she grew stronger and stronger. Here she is laying with Maria.
UPDATE: July 17th 2018, October crossed over. We are not sure of her age due to her circumstances yet we know she is in heaven nuzzling up to every animal and human there. Snuggles October.
October is UIL's only cat & was rescued on a very cold raining October day. (Oct. 18th 2010) Dr. Deb had a truck load of 4H young ladies and as they were driving an animal crossed the highway and collapsed. When they stopped to check it out, there laid this poor cat, skin and bones starved nearly to death, with her nails so long they curled into her pads, she was cold and wet crying out. Dr. Deb took her back to the sanctuary if even just to comfort her until she crossed over. She was kept warm by a fireplace and fed until each day she grew stronger and stronger. Here she is laying with Maria.
UPDATE: July 17th 2018, October crossed over. We are not sure of her age due to her circumstances yet we know she is in heaven nuzzling up to every animal and human there. Snuggles October.
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Katie
Katie arrived at UIL as a 20 yo Belgian mare in April 2015. She is 17+ hands and has lameness due to severed XYZ ligament. Katie Girl, was rescued from the New Holland Auction in 2006 by Gentle Giants Draft Rescue. Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue contacted UIL to see if we had room available for her so they could rescue more horses. She was a 25 year old Belgian Mare. UPDATE- Katie crossed over in Spring of 2020. He was very much in love with Squire and they both protected the herd together. Squire
Squire (previously named Rob) was found in a feedlot in NV with SunDance. Several supporters stepped in prior to these boys going on a meat truck headed to slaughter and pulled them out so they can reside here at United In Light. Squire arrived at the UIL ranch July of 2014. Pictured here with His brother SunDance. 18 year old Belgian gelding 18 hands high UPDATE- Squire had many loves here at UIL, Molly Belle and Katie Girl. After Katie crossed over we feel Squire just wasn't the same and he crossed over August 31st, 2020. |
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SunDance
SunDance (previously named Big) was found in a feedlot in NV with Squire. Several supporters stepped in prior to these boys going on a meat truck headed to slaughter and pulled them out so they can reside here at United In Light. SunDance arrived at the UIL ranch July of 2014 at the age of 14. 17 year old Belgian gelding 19 hands high SunDance crossed over September 31st, 2020. Exactly one month after his brother Squire. The connections these horses make are very strong, just like us. |
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Maria, Sadie & Madison
Over the years we have also rescued 7 dogs and 1 cat & finding wonderful homes for most of them. Maria, Sadie, Madison pictured here have remained with us at 13, 14 and 12 years old (as of 2017). All of these ladies were rescued in AZ. Maria and Madison because they are pit crosses and AZ was a no tolerance to Pit breeds. Sadie and her mom had parvo as a newborn and was disowned due to cost of treatment. United In Light is fortunate to have these wonderful ladies as a part of the ranch life. UPDATE:November 15th, 2018 Sadie crossed over the rainbow bridge. She was one of the first UIL rescue dogs and is greatly missed. She crossed over at 15 years old. What a blessing. July 1st, 2020 Maria crossed over in the comfort of our home with Madison by her side. Maria was 16ish. September 4th, 2020 Madison crossed over in Dr. Debs arms as Sadie and Maria both did. In her last month we took her on many camping adventures and we know she enjoyed the one on one love and support. She was also 15-16ish. Now they are all in heaven with each other, sisters forever. |
Snowman
Snow was rescued from Missoula Auction by 1 Draft Horse at A Time Rescue. Due to his conditions of old injury to right front leg and shoulder and cancer of the left eye, he was not a great candidate for rehoming so UIL had a space available and brought him here to live amongst the UIL herd. He is a draft cross gelding 20 plus years old. He has done very well here and the low level laser therapy has helped him to keep his eye and slow the progression of the cancer. He has also started to develop more muscle strength in his leg which keeps him pretty mobile.
Snow was rescued from Missoula Auction by 1 Draft Horse at A Time Rescue. Due to his conditions of old injury to right front leg and shoulder and cancer of the left eye, he was not a great candidate for rehoming so UIL had a space available and brought him here to live amongst the UIL herd. He is a draft cross gelding 20 plus years old. He has done very well here and the low level laser therapy has helped him to keep his eye and slow the progression of the cancer. He has also started to develop more muscle strength in his leg which keeps him pretty mobile.
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Betty aka Betty White
September 17th, 2020 We welcomed Pearl and Betty(Betty White). These two elders have had a rough life of neglect and abuse. Betty is 34 and riddled with Cancer including a tumor that was removed from her eyelid, Pearl is 18 and has a self healed fractured jaw that left her paralyzed on left jaw. If you remember the seizure of 34 horses in Northern MT in 2020? These two elders were rescued and UIL was contacted by their rescuer to help provide a lifetime sanctuary. They are both Percheron crosses. Update: Betty crossed over the rainbow bridge only three months after she came to us. We were fortunate to give her lots of love on her last moments on earth. |
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Tom aka Black Bird
Tom was originally a part of a team that the owner had crossed over so Tom and Jerry went to a wonderful private sanctuary for many years. Jerry had crossed over and Tom was the only draft in a large herd. We were contacted to see if we were able to take him for his last years. Tom is a 25ish year old, gelding, Percheron. He is fitting into the herd wonderfully and hanging out with Malcolm, Hawk, Eagle and Arrow(the elders). Update: Blackbird crossed over the Rainbowbridge September 1st, 2021 on his own. Fortunately, Dr. Deb witnesses him collapse and ran over to him as he took his last breath. He was surrounded by the herd. |
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Hawk
February 27th, 2022. Belgian Gelding 30 plus years old. It’s never easy losing an elder, especially like Hawk. He was rescued from a feedlot in Louisiana with other family members(Eagle, William). His strength pulled through the huge amount of mistreatment and neglect they received prior to arriving at UIL. He was always the elder that would care for the others. A low key, big teddy bear that was friends to all of the herd members and had many loves. He would never leave a mare by herself. He always checked on everyone. Hawk, fly free with your family in Heaven, we love you dearly and you will be missed. Hawk was 30ish years old. Thank you to all that have supported UIL, as you help us show these gentle giants that there is love and a better way to live with love and inspiring humans and horses to heal together. |
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Rose
Rescued July 5th, 2021. Found on a feedlot at OK Strouds, prior names were Carmel and Brigsdale, these two beautiful souls were 20 plus years old and looked so worked over and neglected we knew their chances were slim to be rescued so we stepped in. So sad to see such amazing souls who have served someone for so long to be neglected and end their lives to a painful death of slaughter...the UIL board could not bare it and we rescued them. With the help of Going my way draft horse sanctuary we were able to removed them immediately off the feedlot to their sanctuary until we were able to relocated them to UIL. They both arrived at the UIL Sanctuary July 26th, 2021. Rose's eye had to be removed due to the cancer, yet has healed up and both are doing surprisingly well! Oh and to our surprise, they turned out to be 35 plus years old!! They are safe thanks to our supporters! UPDATE: Rose crossed over the Rainbow Bridge October 29th 2022 at 35 plus years old. |
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Braveheart
Arrived December 2020 By @ AllSeatedInABarn Little Bear and Braveheart were originally rescued in 2018 and due to care and owners not being able to support them, they were surrendered to All Seated In A Barn and taken straight to UIL. Braveheart is a 20 plus year old gelding Belgian and had a history of CPL (Chronic Progressive Lymphedema) and is healing great! He has also fallen in love with Ashley. UPDATE: Braveheart Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge by himself March 11,2023. He had a long battle with CPL, yet was one happy boy who loved life and everyone around him! He was 20 plus years old and 19 hands tall. |