This One's A Keeper!

     Hoka was one of five mustangs Equine Voices rescued from a sanctuary in South Dakota in 2016. He and the other mustangs were part of a mass hoarding situation which started out with 300 wild mustangs that years later turned in to 907. When Equine Voices received a call for help, we had room to take five; Hoka, Twizzle, Malcolm, Mamacita and Rowdy. Many of the horses died, were being neglected, were starved and had severe injuries.   

    Now safe at the sanctuary, Hoka is thriving. He’s a very tall and leggy mustang who really enjoys horsing around with his herdmates Twizzle and Noel. He has a very loving and sweet demeanor toward people, always stretching his muzzle out to greet visitors, volunteers, and staff.  

    Caitlin, our trainer, has been working with Hoka for a few months, and is preparing him for the saddle. Hoka is a quick and eager learner, and loves to please.  If you are interested in adopting Hoka, please visit our website at: https://www.equinevoices.org/horses/programs/give-horse-loving-home/ or call the office at: (520) 398-2814 to schedule a visit with him.

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Poetry Corner

" When I'm An Old Horsewoman "

I shall wear turquoise and diamonds, 

And a straw hat that doesn't suit me.

And I shall spend my social security on red

    wine and carrots, 

And sit in the alley-way of my barn

And listen to my horses breathe.

I will sneak out in the middle of a summer

    night and ride my old liver-chestnut gelding

Across moonstruck meadow if my old

    bones will allow.

And when people come to call, I will smile and

    nod as I walk past the gardens to the barn

And show instead the flowers growing inside

    stalls fresh lined with shavings.

I will shovel and sweat and wear hay in my

 hair as if it were a jewel.

And I will be an embarrassment to all, who

    have not yet found the peace in being free to

Have a horse as a best friend.

A Friend who waits at midnight hour, with a

    soft velvet muzzle, a nicker and patient eyes

For the kind of woman I will be 

When I am old.

~Author Unknown~

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                 We Need Your Help!

    We are still looking for a six-seat golf cart in order to accommodate larger tours. If you have any information about where to find one or have one you would like to donate, please contact us by email at leeiah@equinevoices.org or call the office at (520) 398-2814.

Thank you!

Gulliver & Friends Needs Donations

If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact us!

Hours of operation at Gulliver & Friends Resale Boutique are

Wednesday - Saturday 11am. 

All proceeds benefit the horses at Equine Voices. 

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