Destiny is a 9-year-old Quarter Horse that was pulled from a kill pen situation.

Once emaciated and scared, Destiny the Quarter Horse now empowers her riders. Photo courtesy J. Stickles

She was emaciated and terrified of people. Despite being so full of fear she slowly allowed us to love her and take care of her. Over the last 3 years she has become the most consistently trustworthy and safe horse for all children and an elderly woman to experience the horse world with.

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After getting a call from a son who wanted to fulfill his elderly mothers dream to ride a horse I knew we had just the right horse. Unable to see well this sweet woman was able to let her hair down and was led around for an hour with a smile from ear to ear. Destiny has helped make memories for more people than I can count. She is so special and deserves to be recognized.

– J. Stickles

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