11/15/2024
Regal got his tail braided today, but it was not your typical braids. It was the special kind of braids A horse’s tail receives when their work here on earth is done.
Regal was one of our first intakes here at the Circle P Sanctuary, all the way back in 2005! He would have been 30 this January and he spent his life here taking care of others.
He was part horse, part golden retriever, always an instigator and oh such a good sport. His easy demeanor allowed us to use him as a babysitter horse, able to get along with many herd mates that for one reason or another couldn’t make it in our main herd. He knew no strangers, enjoyed time with our rescues of all shapes and sizes (pigs, llamas and sheep). He was even loaned out as a pasture buddy in emergency situation where a family may have lost a herd member and need a friend for their remaining horse.
He loved to follow our volunteers around, was waaaay too treat motivated and always patient when we wanted to dress up a pony or two for holiday glamour shots!
To say he will be missed by all is an understatement. Glad he is free from pain now. We will keep you in our hearts 💜
Photos by Amanda, Danielle and Jennifer