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Avery and Emily

by Emily Carter, Avery’s Alibi Adopter

“Rescue horses” have been abused and neglected and shouldn't trust humans after what they have been through. But they do.

My horse, Avery, was left starved and neglected along with many other horses. After I adopted her, she had no reason to let me come near her, put a saddle on her back, and trust me to help her through thick and thin. Yet she did these things. After she came home for the first time from Days End, I was excited and nervous at the same time. It was November and her warm, fuzzy coat always made my problems disappear. Spending time with her was so comforting. I am sure staff members, volunteers and adopters know what I'm talking about.

We have had our good days and frustrating days, but I truly believe that by adopting, I am allowing both Avery and myself to grow through the learning process. I can now continue with the second chance she was given by Days End, and she can now give humans a second chance with her. It is incredible how much she has grown, and how much I have learned about her and horses in the four short years I have had her.

Under saddle, Avery has her issues—throwing a buck in here or there, and politely stating, "No, mom, I do not feel like working today." But when she lets me hug her, brush her and give her all the kisses in the world, our frustrations are instantly put aside. There is nothing more powerful than a bond between horse and rider. By adopting, I have been able to experience this.

The most important thing I have learned from Avery is patience. Patience under saddle, to get back on when I fall off, and patience on the ground. She just needs clear direction, and she lets me know when I confuse her. She doesn't bite or kick. When she is confused she trusts me and looks to me for guidance. That, I think, is the most important part of adoption. The level of trust between us is unfathomable, and just goes to show that even if you aren't in it for the riding part of owning a horse, what you have with them on the ground is unbreakable.

Avery enjoys having a job. This summer she will once again become a trail horse to splash around in creeks with. She will be able to graze to her heart's content with her pasture buddies.

I wouldn't have done this adoption process any other way. Avery and I are both so grateful to Days End for what they have given us.

 

 

 

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