A racehorse was previously rescued in terrible conditions in the middle of a desert. Its body was the reflection of having received unfair treatment for a long time.
Sadly, many animals have to suffer at the hands of unscrupulous people who seem to love animals only when they are young, strong and healthy, and what is worse, for personal gain.
After finding the helpless horse, authorities began an arduous search to find those responsible. However, they have not been able to find any clues that would lead them to the abusers.
Hope Ranch Arizona received a call about an abandoned horse in a nearby desert. They approached the scene rapidly and could not help but be shocked to see it. With all its ribs showing, it was a huge lump of skin and bones on the verge of perishing.
Allison Montano, horse trainer, and Misian Cory, rescuer, went to the place to give him all the help he needed. To his state of neglect they concluded that the horse had been trying to survive all alone for months.
They surmised that he had been wandering in the desert for six to four months, causing him to lose over 250 kilos. This amount is half the average weight of a racehorse.
Montano commented on the matter:
“I am amazed he made it this far. We were very worried that he wouldn’t make it through the first night, because of how thin and weak he was.”
The little animal was taken under the care of Hope Ranch and from there began a long road to rehabilitation. His fate took an unexpected turn as a result of his rescuers’ incredible job to help him get through the night.
It would not be an easy road, even his caregivers feared he would not make it. The horse had gigantic inner strength and fought for his life.
“He seemed relieved and immediately started drinking from the water we brought him. I feel like he’s a blessing. I feel like we have been a blessing to him and he is a blessing to the community.”
This brave horse was given the name Blessing. Later, his caretakers discovered that this was no ordinary horse, he was a thoroughbred racehorse.
Blessing had some distinct markings of this type of horse, including a tattoo under his lip and a mark on his side to let everyone know he was a racehorse. Misian and Allison discovered that his racing name was Pleasing Dom and that he was born in 2012.
Fortunately, with his racing name, the authorities have a lead to be able to track down those responsible who left him in such a poor condition.
In this regard Cory highlighted:
“It just breaks my heart that anyone would do that to any living creature.”
The story of the brave horse who became a blessing to his rescuers and the entire community quickly became known. Since going viral, her caregivers opened a GoFundMe account where they received all the donations that helped defray the cost of her treatment.
“I am so thankful he is pulling through. He has been such a blessing to deal with and has progressed so good so far. You can tell he has a brighter light in his eyes now. He has hope,” Corey said.
We are thrilled to hear that this noble horse is enjoying a new lease on life. We are sure that he will continue to improve by leaps and bounds and will soon be the strong, indomitable horse he once was.
There are no impossibilities when a vulnerable animal meets wonderful people who do the most to rescue them, bring them back to life, and fill them with hope.
