Reina’s fate was almost sealed. Taken to an auction in
Oregon, she would have ended up slaughtered had it not been for the quick
actions of her saviors.
A friend of Serenity’s recognized her
and called Patricia who contacted the owner and "reminded " her that
our horses could not be sold or rehomed. Reina went through the auction
and was purchased by a kill buyer. Fortunately, we were able to intervene
and Reina was returned to Serenity. Were it not for a few people doing
the right thing, this beautiful girl would be dead.
Horses adopted from Serenity are required to be returned to Serenity
if the owners are no longer able to care for them. Unfortunately, people don’t
always do what’s in a horse’s best interest, and wonderful horses are lost
forever. Auctions are never a guarantee that a horse, even one who is sound and
sweet-tempered, will find a good home. Too many of these animals end up sold
for a few hundred dollars and killed, often enduring cruel, inhumane treatment
for their final days.
Reina, however, is alive and well and thriving at Serenity,
and is ready for her forever home. A sweet, 13-year-old Quarter horse, Reina
has training and experience guaranteed to make her a perfect partner for a
capable rider. She would be great on trails or in the ring and can be ridden either
English or Western.
