Algarve horse alarm

18/06/2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of Pura Vida's passing. Despite our relentless efforts and the boundless love and care she received every day, the damage inflicted on her body proved to be too much.

We made a promise to Pura Vida to fight for her life as long as she showed the will to live and made progress in the right direction. Her journey was one of incredible bravery and resilience. Despite the severe wounds that we diligently cleaned daily and her misaligned neck, Pura Vida displayed remarkable progress and a strong will to live.

However, over the past week, her back leg began to swell at a dangerous rate, the infection didn't leave, even though antibiotics and antinflamatory, revealing irreparable damage. Faced with this heartbreaking reality, we had to make the hardest decision of all. We had to set aside our own wishes for her recovery and focus on her well-being. We could not allow her to endure further suffering.

Pura Vida deserved a life free from pain, and we made the difficult choice to let her go, ensuring she would not suffer any longer.

We take solace in knowing that Pura Vida experienced genuine affection and compassion during her final days. She leaves us with a profound sense of loss but also with the comfort that she is now at peace in horse heaven.

Thank you to everyone who supported Pura Vida's journey with your donations, love, and encouragement. Your kindness gave her the best chance possible and surrounded her with the warmth of a caring community.

Farewell, sweet Pura Vida. You will forever remain in our hearts.

16/06/2024

Today, we celebrate a milestone that fills our hearts with gratitude and pride. Seven years ago, our journey of rescuing began with a special mare named Esperança. Severely maltreated, she arrived with severe wounds, a frail body, and an incredible heart of gold. Her immense gratitude and the deep disappointment we felt towards her treatment ignited our passion to dedicate all our free time to this cause.

Esperança’s story opened our eyes and hearts to the urgent need for action. Since then, we have rescued nearly 150 horses. Many of these beautiful souls have found amazing forever homes, while a few had to be let go to horse heaven, free from suffering.

Our journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with both triumphant highs and challenging lows. It is only through the unwavering support of people like you—who have believed in us, donated, shared, and liked our posts—that we have been able to make such a significant impact.

Thanks to your support, we have seen a remarkable improvement in horse welfare. The number of horses needing rescue each year has been slowly but steadily decreasing, a testament to the positive change we are collectively making.

As we look back on these seven years, we are filled with hope for the future. Together, we will continue to fight for horses in need, ensuring they receive the love, care, and respect they deserve.

Thank you for being an integral part of this journey.

05/06/2024

🌟 Nina is Looking for a Loving Home! 🌟

Meet Nina, a lovely 18-year-old mare with a heart of gold. Despite all she's been through—from tick fever to laminitis and arthritis—Nina remains a friendly and gentle soul, perfect as a companion for other horses.

Nina can never be ridden again, but her warm and kind nature makes her an ideal addition to a caring home. She needs a flat field with minimal inclines and someone with the sensitivity to monitor her well-being.

If you have a special place for this sweet girl and can offer her the gentle care she deserves, please reach out. Let’s find Nina the peaceful, loving home she’s been waiting for. ❤️🏡



Photo credit: Hanne Willemen

27/05/2024

25/05/2024

🌟 Cherife is Looking for a Forever Home! 🌟

Meet Cherife, a charming 12-year-old gelding who’s ready to steal your heart! This cheeky but incredibly kind soul is in need of a loving home. While Cherife can’t be ridden, his playful personality and gentle nature make him the perfect companion.

If you have a place in your heart and home for this sweet boy, please reach out! Let's find Cherife the forever family he deserves. ❤️🏡
Thank you Hanne Willemen for the amazing pictures

21/05/2024

🌟 Pura Vida's Incredible Progress: A Journey of Hope and Healing 🌟

We are thrilled to share some significant updates on Pura Vida's journey towards recovery. After careful observation and expert consultation, we have determined that her injuries were caused by being tethered on a rope. Unfamiliar with this confinement, she panicked, leading to her getting severely entangled. Her back leg was trapped over her head, causing extensive injuries.

Despite the traumatic experience, Pura Vida's spirit remains unbroken. We are overjoyed to announce that she can now get up by herself, without the aid of the machine! Although she is still hobbling on her legs, this is a remarkable milestone in her recovery.

Her wounds, while still looking shocking, are healing well and progressing in the right direction. The swelling in her neck is gradually subsiding, though she will always have a slight bend in her neck as a reminder of her ordeal.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Swiss Mobile Vet Clinic our wonderful partner, who has generously donated food and homeopathic medication to aid in Pura Vida's recovery. Their commitment doesn't stop there—they have also offered her a forever home once she has healed further, ensuring she will always be cared for and loved.

Pura Vida's journey is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of community support. Your donations, shares, and words of encouragement have been instrumental in her progress.

Let's continue to support Pura Vida as she heals and moves towards a brighter future. Together, we are making a profound difference in her life.

With deepest gratitude,

Algarve Horse Alarm

14/05/2024

🌟 UPDATE: Pura Vida is Standing, Grazing, and Fighting for Life! 🌟

We are overjoyed to share a heartwarming update on the beloved mare who has captured the hearts of so many. Against all odds, Pura Vida is now standing tall, grazing peacefully, and bravely fighting for her life with every strength she possesses.

With each passing hour, Pura Vida's chances of survival increase, a testament to her remarkable resilience and the power of compassion and support. She has come so far from the fragile soul we found in desperate need of help, and it's all thanks to you.

We are thrilled to announce that Pura Vida is no longer nameless. She embodies the spirit of resilience, hope, and the pure joy of living, which is why we've chosen to call her "Pura Vida" - a reminder to embrace life fully and cherish every moment.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has donated, shared her story, and sent messages of encouragement. Your kindness and generosity have made all the difference in Pura Vida's journey to recovery.

As she continues to defy the odds, we ask that you keep her in your thoughts and continue to support her on this remarkable journey. Together, we can ensure that Pura Vida receives the love, care, and support she needs to thrive.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support and belief in the power of compassion. Let's continue to spread the message of hope and healing as Pura Vida embraces her new lease on life.

13/05/2024

Dear Algarve Horse Alarm Community,

We come to you once again with a heavy heart, but also with hope for a precious life in need. We are currently in a race against time to save the life of a mare who has endured unimaginable mistreatment. She has no name yet, but she has found refuge in our hands, and we are determined to give her the fighting chance she deserves.

This beautiful soul is struggling to stand on her own. Every breath is a battle, every movement a testament to her incredible resilience. Despite the pain she has endured, there's a flicker of hope in her eyes, a silent plea for help that we cannot ignore.

But we cannot do this alone. We need your support, your compassion, and your generosity to give her the care she needs. Together, we can provide her with the medical attention, love, and support she needs to heal and thrive once more.

Please, stand with us in this fight for her life. Share her story, donate if you can, and spread the word far and wide. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference. Let's show her that she is not alone, that there are people who care deeply about her well-being.

Stay tuned for updates on her journey and how you can help. Let's give her a name, let's give her hope, and let's give her a second chance at life.
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19/03/2024

🌟 Joia's Journey 🌟

We have some incredible news to share with our beloved community! Remember Joia, the mare we rescued at the end of August? 🐴❤️

Joia's story touched our hearts deeply. She came to us pregnant and severely neglected, but with the determination to give her the love and care she deserved, we embarked on a journey of healing and hope together. ✨💕

Over the past few months, we've witnessed Joia's transformation from a timid and malnourished soul to a radiant and powerful mare. Her resilience and strength have been truly inspiring, reminding us why we do what we do. 🌟

And today, we are thrilled to announce that Joia has found her forever home! 🏡💖 Joia has blossomed into a beautiful and confident horse, ready to embark on the next chapter of her life.

This success story fills our hearts with immense joy and gratitude. It's moments like these that reaffirm our mission and drive us to continue making a difference in the lives of horses like Joia.

We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who played a part in Joia's journey – from our dedicated team of volunteers to our generous supporters. 🙏❤️🐎

Thank you for being a part of Joia's story and for standing by us as we continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome horses in need. Together, we are making a difference, one hoofbeat at a time. 💫

08/03/2024

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟
We have some wonderful news to share with our amazing community! Our co-founder, Femke, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world! 🎀👶💕
While this marks an incredibly special and joyous moment for Femke and her family, we want to assure you that this is not the end of our rescue efforts. Our mission to provide a safe and loving environment for our rescue horses remains as strong as ever! 🐴💖
While she takes some well-deserved time to embrace this new chapter in her life, the rest of our team is committed to continuing the important work of rescuing and caring for our equine friends. 🌟

07/03/2024

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Angel, LLonneke Pieters 🌟

We have a very special shoutout today for someone who holds a truly dear place in our hearts – Lonneke! 🌷💕

Lonneke, where do we even begin? Your unwavering support, boundless generosity, and sheer kindness have left us speechless time and time again. From adopting two of our beloved horses to regularly donating, and now a huge load of hard food, you've truly been a guardian angel for our rescue horses. 🐴✨

Your dedication and compassion know no bounds, and we cannot express how much your contributions mean to us. Each donation not only nourishes our horses but also fills our hearts with gratitude and hope. 🙏❤️

But it's not just your incredible support that makes you special, Lonneke. You've also become a cherished friend. Your warmth, friendship, and positivity brighten even the darkest of days, and we are beyond grateful to have you by our side. 💫🤗

11/01/2024

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to the incredible individuals and organizations that make our mission possible. 🙏

From September to January, our monthly hard food costs have averaged around 900€, and hay/straw costs some months have exceeded 1200€. Adicionally high vet costs, supplements, dentist and farrier costs. In December, we also spent money on seeds for some of the fields. Altogether, it's a lot of money.

Without our outstanding volunteers, who tirelessly build, change fields, and ensure our four-legged friends are well-fed at various locations, these costs would be significantly higher.

We're thrilled to share some good news from last month - Nandi shop continues to help us monthly with 400€, which goes directly to the paying of the hard food costs. For Christmas, they gave us another 1000€ for us to spend on what was most needed. Which was clearly hay and pay some of our outstanding vet bills! A generous donation of 680€ from Motown and More helped us cover a significant portion of our hard food bills and allowed us to invest in some seeds. Additionally, we are eagerly awaiting a delivery of hay, made possible by the efforts of Jane Kemp and her Christmas raffle. Special thanks to Premium Hay for offering a substantial discount, allowing us to obtain a larger quantity of hay to meet our needs.

It's moments like these that remind us of the power of community and the kindness that surrounds us. We extend our deepest gratitude to Nandi Shop, Motown and More, Jane Kemp, Premium Hay, Swiss Mobile Vet Clinic and all those who contribute time, resources, and support to our cause. Your generosity enables us to provide the care and nourishment our animals need.

Thank you for being the backbone of our organization. Together, we are making a positive impact and ensuring the well-being of the animals we cherish. 💖

10/01/2024

We're excited to share a heartwarming update about our beloved residents, Tweety and Juliet, the two incredible old mules who have found sanctuary at Algarve Horse Alarm. 🌈💕

🐾 Ageless Companions: Tweety and Juliet, our wise and wonderful mules.
💖 Grateful for Support: Thanks to a generous 200€ donation from Mobile Vet Clinic, we've been able to cover some of their essential expenses, ensuring their well-being.
🏡 Dreaming of Forever Homes: While the support has been essential, what would make us even happier is finding Tweety and Juliet their own 5-star forever home.
🌟 Limited Space: As much as we adore having them with us, our capacity is limited, and finding them a loving home is a top priority.
🤝 Spread the Word: Share this post far and wide to help us reach potential adopters who could provide Tweety and Juliet with the ideal forever home.
💚 Donations always welcome: Your continued support, whether through donations or sharing their story, contributes to the happiness and care of these wonderful mules.

We believe in the power of community, and with your help, we can make Tweety and Juliet's dream of a forever home a reality. If you or someone you know can offer these incredible mules a loving and secure environment, please get in touch.

📩 For inquiries, donations, or more information, feel free to reach out. Let's come together and ensure Tweety and Juliet find the perfect home to live out their golden years.

Thank you for being a part of their journey and for making a difference in the lives of Tweety and Juliet. 🙏🌟

09/01/2024

We want to introduce you to Lucky and horses like her who, despite their challenges, are warriors fighting for their lives every day. 🌟 Lucky and others in our care have faced hardships that make finding them a forever home almost impossible. The uncertainty of their remaining time makes their journey even more challenging.

**About Lucky and Her Companions:**
🤕 *Health Challenges*: Lucky, like many others, carries the scars of life's battles. The pain from their injuries is a constant companion, and we're committed to fighting for their lives as long as it's fair to do so.
❤️ *Deserving of Love*: Despite the odds, Lucky and her companions deserve all the love and care in the world.
🙏 *Financial Strain*: Caring for horses like Lucky is not only emotionally taxing but also financially challenging. The cost of feed and crucial veterinary care is substantial.
🤝 *Your Support Matters*: Your support, be it through donations, spreading the word, or volunteering, makes a significant difference in their lives.
🌈 *Hope for a Better Future*: Every horse, regardless of their challenges, deserves a chance at a life filled with love and comfort.
💪 *The Fight Continues*: We will continue the fight for Lucky and others, but the journey is made easier with your help.

Please consider supporting our cause. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to providing these resilient souls the life they truly deserve. Share this post, tell their stories, and let's rally together for Lucky and his friends.

📩 If you'd like to donate or learn more about how you can help, please reach out. Your support is the lifeline these horses desperately need.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and making a difference in the lives of these incredible beings.

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08/01/2024

Lady is in search of a home where she can receive the attention and special care she deserves, and we believe the right person is out there.

About Lady:
🌈 Ideal Home: Lady thrives in an environment where she can receive enough interaction and special care.
🤠 Experience Needed: We're looking for a horse(wo)man with a deep understanding of equine behaviour, as Lady requires someone who can connect with her on a profound level.
🏇 Riding Skills: Adventure Riding has worked wonders with Lady. She's absolutely bomb-proof while riding, making her an incredible partner for an experienced rider.

Despite her impeccable behaviour under saddle, Lady can be a bit tricky on the ground if you're not familiar with her nuances. That's why we're on the lookout for someone with the right knowledge and experience to understand and handle Lady safely.

If you are searching for an extraordinary riding horse and possess the experience and horse comprehension Lady needs, we'd love to hear from you! 📩

Let's ensure Lady finds a home where her unique qualities can shine, and she can form a deep bond with a compassionate and skilled partner.

Share this post, tag friends who might be interested, and let's find Lady the perfect home she deserves! 🌺

07/01/2024

Pimenta holds a unique place in our hearts here at Algarve Horse Alarm, and finding her the perfect forever home is the least we can do. We would keep all of the horses, but we can't!

About Pimenta:
👉 Injury: Pimenta has a carpal injury that prevents her from being ridden.
🏡 Home Requirement: Pimenta will only leave Algarve Horse Alarm if she finds an incredibly special person to care for her.

Despite her injury, Pimenta is thriving and radiating happiness like no other horse at Algarve Horse Alarm. She's seen joyfully jumping and running around, proving that her spirit is indomitable.

Rehoming Criteria:
🔍 Experience Required: We're seeking someone with extensive horse experience, someone who can discern if Pimenta is in any discomfort and provide the necessary treatments.
💕 Love and Attention: Pimenta deserves a home filled with all the love and care possible.
🚫 No Hills: To ensure Pimenta's comfort, we're looking for a place without steep hills in her new environment.

Pimenta's journey is one of resilience and strength, and we're determined to find her the perfect match. If you or someone you know fits the bill, someone who can appreciate Pimenta's unique needs and provide her with a safe, loving home, please reach out.

Let's work together to ensure Pimenta's next chapter is filled with the love and care she truly deserves. Share this post, spread the word, and let's find this special mare her forever home! 🌈💕

06/01/2024

Completely mistreated and arriving at Algarve Horse Alarm at just 3 years old and pregnant, Angie has undergone a remarkable transformation. Now, she stands as a testament to resilience and recovery - a super healthy and trustworthy girl who captures the affection of everyone around her.

Recognizing the bond that has formed between our volunteers and Angie, we've decided to keep her exclusively for them. It's our way of saying thank you to the wonderful individuals who dedicate their time to helping Algarve Horse Alarm. They not only contribute to the well-being of our horses but also get the chance to enjoy some relaxing rides and have fun with Angie and other special horses at Algarve Horse Alarm.

Volunteering with us is not just about giving back; it's an opportunity to form connections, share joy, and witness the incredible transformation of horses like Angie. It's proof that volunteering isn't just well worth your time; it's also an absolute blast!

Come join us at Algarve Horse Alarm, where the bond between humans and horses is at the heart of everything we do. 🌈✨

05/01/2024

Meet Kit, a very special 18/19-year-old gelding known as the feral horse.🌟 Kit is a unique soul – shy but courageous, traumatized but willing to be with someone who respects him. When he trusts, he's super sweet, but he can be a bit of a challenge when trust is yet to be established.
We're searching for a patient and experienced horse(wo)man to give Kit the loving home he deserves. He needs someone who understands his unique journey and is willing to offer the time and respect he craves. 🤝
If you or someone you know has the experience and heart to provide Kit with a safe haven, please reach out. Let's work together to ensure Kit finds the perfect match and begins a new chapter filled with trust and companionship. He should not be ridden as we believe he is too traumatized for that...
Feel free to message for more details or share this post to spread the word. Your support can make a world of difference for Kit! 🙏

Photo credits to Hanne Willemen

21/12/2023

As we wrap up the year, immense gratitude to our fantastic volunteers and generous donors! Your love made 2023 incredible for our rescue horses!

🙌💖 This holiday, let's join forces for a small act of kindness. How would Christmas be if we could count on our 3800 followers to donate just 1€ each? Together, it's a powerful gift that ensures our horses feel the love.

🌟🎁 Make a difference this season! Contribute at www.paypal.me/purplewhisper . Every bit helps create a cosier Christmas for our equine friends.

Thank you for being the heart of AHA. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Merry Christmas 🥰🎄

14/10/2023

🐴❤️ Calling all animal lovers! Help us make a difference for our incredible rescue horses at Algarve Horse Alarm! 🐴❤️

Our rescue horses have faced unimaginable challenges, and for many of them, rehoming isn't an option due to their body damage, age, and traumatic pasts. But they still deserve love, care, and nourishment as they live out their golden years.

We're reaching out to all of you, our amazing supporters, to give a helping hand. 🤝 Even a small contribution can go a long way in ensuring our beloved horses have enough hay to sustain them.

🌾 Even 10€ can make a world of difference for these wonderful beings. 🌾

Your donation will provide these horses with the nourishment and comfort they need to thrive in their twilight years. It's a small gesture with a big impact, and we are immensely grateful for your support.

Let's show these amazing animals that they are loved and cared for, even in their later years. Together, we can make their lives a little brighter and more comfortable.

To donate, simply click the link below and contribute whatever you can. Every euro counts, and your generosity will be felt by each of our rescue horses.

Please share this post with your friends and family to help us reach as many hearts as possible. Our horses thank you, and we do too!

❤️🐎

PT50 0010 0000 5605 8310 0011
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28/09/2023

🐴 Looking for a Loving Home for Kit the Extraordinary Horse 🐴

I'd like you to meet Kit, a truly remarkable gelding in need of a new forever home. Kit is a one-of-a-kind horse with a unique personality that has captured our hearts.

Kit's journey has been a bit rocky, leaving him with some shyness and trauma. However, what sets Kit apart is his incredible courage and willingness to trust again when given the chance. He's like a puzzle waiting to be solved, and the reward of gaining his trust is immeasurable. ❤️

When Kit trusts you, he's an absolute sweetheart, showering you with affection and loyalty. But, like all of us, he has his moments when he can be a bit of a handful when trust is yet to be established. 🙃

Kit is around 18/19 years old and, due to his past experiences, he is not suitable for riding. However, he has earned the nickname "The Feral Horse" for a reason – there's a wild spirit in him that's just waiting to be understood and nurtured.

We are looking for a special person with experience in working with horses, someone who can give Kit the time, patience, and respect he needs to truly flourish. Are you that person? Do you have the compassion and dedication to help this incredible horse regain his confidence and zest for life? 🌟

If you think you might be the perfect match for Kit or know someone who could be, please reach out to us. Let's give Kit the chance to find a loving home where he can continue his incredible journey of healing and trust. 🏡

Feel free to message us for more details, and please share this post to help us spread the word and find Kit the perfect forever home. Let's come together as a community to make a positive change in Kit's life. 🤗

Thank you for your support and love,

Algarve Horse Alarm team

Photo by Margie Albernethy

13/09/2023

We are very happy to say we have received the donated girth protectors and yesterday 10 of the girth protectors were already distributed over to the owners of the working horses.

This helps not only to create awareness but also to improve the lives of the horses. We can't thank you enough!

If you want to help in another way, to cure this kind of wound, they always need betadine, vaseline or any other fatty creme... Thus feel free to join forces and make a donation of this kind of items.
This directly helps horses in need.

10/09/2023

Talking about abuse and being careless, doesn't always come from the same kind of people.
A few months ago, while completely full and in financial distress, we suffered a situation of bribery. Or we would take in 2 horses she had used and abused for business proposes, or she would put them to sleep.

To make the story short, as we could add a few shocking details to this post, but we won't to save you from frustrations. Luckily, the Swiss mobile vet clinic took them in after a few months.

For us, it's the most sad thing to see riding places getting rid of their horses, that helped them fill their pockets.

Furthermore, this riding place promotes riding in horses with 2-3 years old. And obviously, this will have a serious impact on the horse's future. This "Western riding in Portugal" riding school managed by Silvia Facchin we can't recommend to anyone, as they were also riding very old skinny horses.
Just shocking.

JUST TO BE CLEAR, this was not Sundance Ranch Portugal managed by Sandra Dias da Cunha or Horse Shoe Ranch managed by Stephan Bruehl - we actually do recommend both of these schools, they care about their horses a lot.

09/09/2023

We wanted to share Joia's progress with all of you. Joia has been on an incredible journey towards recovery, and she's already looking so much better. 😍 But let me tell you, her spirit is shining brighter every day, and we can't wait to see just how stunning she'll be when she's fully recovered. ✨ Joia is a true testament to the power of love, care, and resilience.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of her journey so far. Your support means the world to us, and it's making a world of difference for Joia. Stay tuned for more updates as she continues to shine! 🌈✨🐴❤️

29/08/2023

Sorry for taking so long to give you an update about our new rescue... August has been hard workwise and overwhelming horse wise...

We decided to call her Joia because she is a true Jewel. We have saw her work almost until death endless times, with loads of pressure on authorities and owners, over and over again the only thing that was happening, was that they were hiding her, and she would eventually get some rest.

She was sold and resold to the wrong hands... and finally, she got to our hands where we have promised her that her future will be brighter.

We discovered she is pregnant but at the initial months... Some will tell us, to give her an injection to abort, and some will say it's not responsible to do this for a horse in her state... a true dilemma...

But what we know is that until she has a foal, we have time to fatten her up...

It's because of mares like Joia that we ask for girth protectors, donations and help.
Please don't hesitate to help, even with 1€. Every euro makes a difference paying our monthly high costs...

IBAN: PT50 0010 0000 5605 8310 0011 1
www.paypal.me/purplewhisper

21/08/2023

After 3 years of fighting to save her life, we managed to rescue her

09/08/2023

🐴 Meet Pepita, our extraordinary mare who radiates strength, beauty, and an incredible spirit! 🐎 Despite facing some back issues, this remarkable lady remains a shining star in our hearts. 💖

Pepita may have a few limitations, but that hasn't dimmed her remarkable character one bit! Her powerful yet gentle disposition makes her the perfect companion or partner for short rides for someone who doesn't weights too much. 🌞 With a light rider, she could easily do small hacks.

But that's not all – Pepita also boasts an impressive talent as a grass cutter extraordinaire! 🍃🌾 Her graceful presence adds a touch of elegance to the fields as she nibbles away, creating the perfect picture of tranquillity.

If you're seeking a four-legged friend with a spirit that shines brighter than the sun, look no further than Pepita. Come meet this remarkable mare and be prepared to fall in love at first sight! 💕

For inquiries or to arrange a meet-and-greet with Pepita, please reach out to us. Let's give this incredible mare the loving forever home she so rightfully deserves. 🏡