08/25/2025
Yesterday, August 24, 2025, law enforcement, first responders, and the MRU family gathered here at CR Equine & Kennel in Monroe, NC to honor Yara’s life, service, and remarkable story of resilience.
Yara overcame decades of neglect before being rescued from auction in 2024. With the care of the MRU team and the love of her partner, Paramedic Josh Faulkenberry, she began to heal and trust again. On January 18, 2025, Yara made history as the first Belgian Deputy Coroner Search Horse in the U.S., symbolizing hope, strength, and second chances.
We are deeply grateful to the MRU team, veterinarians, farriers, and volunteers who stood by her until her final days.
To honor Yara’s legacy, donations may be made to “LCCO MRU ” at the Coroner’s Office, 717 S. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29721. Your contributions will support the care and rehabilitation of other rescue horses within the MRU, ensuring Yara’s mission lives on.
Rest easy, Yara. You will never be forgotten. 🕊️
— CR Equine & Kennel