Gypsy Goes Home
November 21, 2009
Sometimes one person (and each of us as individuals) can make a big difference and I think it’s helpful when we share reminders of that at every opportunity. Here’s a story I’d like to share with the hopes that it inspires and motivates…
Photos from the morning fellow photographer and horse lover Barb Young came over the mountain to pick up a very lucky little Mustang mare.
Gypsy had been part of a local seizure (which I wrote about earlier). Being an older mare with no training or much trust for people, she had few options. (She’s 13 and comes from the Piceance Creek-East Douglas HMA right here in Colorado). Despite the fact that she’s a pretty, sweet mare, (my favorite of the 17 seized) no one came forward to adopt her. As a last ditch effort, I posted Gypsy’s information on my Facebook page and Barb responded almost immediately that she’d take her. The process was started with Animal Control and the photos below tell the rest of the story. Gypsy has a wonderful new home and life.
First meeting - Barb with Gypsy on the right and Sampson on the left
Starting to get the panels set up
Gypsy appears a little concerned about seeing a trailer
Getting the trailer situated
Gypsy watches the preparations
Chana tries to calm and distract Gypsy by offering her a treat
We're about ready to start moving Gypsy towards the trailer
No one pushes her - she starts towards the hay in the trailer as we guide her a bit with our bodies
She steps right in!
Piece of cake and such a relief to have it go so smoothly!
Barb and Chris check her out. She's standing quietly munching away
Time for celebrating!
The awesome all girl team of Stacy, Chris, Barb and Chana
Heading home...
Barb and Gypsy arrived safely at Rainbow Farm later that day. Barb even sent me some photos to share.
It looks so peaceful and Gypsy has quite a view of the Grand Mesa too
And even a couple of photos from her first morning on the farm.
She has some new buddies!
Enjoy your new life girl...
***Check out another way this seizure inspired a talented young lady to get involved:
Kudos also to the folks at Jefferson County Animal Control for working so hard to find good homes for all of the horses (and Sonar the donkey) involved in the seizure.
Related story:
https://nickolesphotography.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/seized-horses-available-for-adoption/
Pam Nickoles Photography 
November 21, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Nice story. Did u like ur photo spread? Any stories for december issue?
Love
Cate
November 21, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Hi Cate – yes, I loved the article you published. For those that are not aware, a little background on Cate’s magazine and the photo spread she mentions:
trueCOWBOY magazine was established with the intention to act as a one-stop platform for the various mustang and wild horse rescue organizations. Working with the groups to help increase their sphere of influence to a readership that includes not only the horse owner and enthusiast but layman as well, who are not even aware that wild mustangs exist freely on the plains and most definitely not aware of the mustangs plight to remain free.
The magazine with a big mission…raising awareness of the plight of the wild mustangs, burros and domestic horses in the USA. http://www.truecowboymagazine.com
My article and photo spread starts on page 12.
November 21, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Great happy story, Pam! Gypsy really is a lovely mare, and I hope she has a great new life with Barb back on “our” side of the mountains!
TJ
November 21, 2009 at 6:42 PM
I commented on the post before I read about the young artist – I remember you mentioning her! What a great style she has, and what a great way for ya’ll to meet and share your passion for horses!
TJ
November 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Barb and I were on the phone when I got this link. good for Barb and good for all of you, but most of all for Gypsy!
November 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM
TJ – I’m so happy that pretty little mare is going to get another chance. I was taken with her (those eyes speak to you) from the first day. Barb has the experience to do right by Gypsy. A perfect pairing. 🙂 And as for Adrianne, she’s going to do great things with her life. She’s a very talented and special young person.
November 21, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Carien – Barb told me she called you. 🙂 Couldn’t be a happier ending for Gypsy and we’re all so grateful to Barb for giving her a home! YAY!
November 22, 2009 at 7:17 AM
It just takes one little to candle…all you need’s a tiny spark…
XO
November 22, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Sweet story for a good mare and good people. I hope we can all keep doing things like this for as many as possible until we send the others home. Mar
November 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Agreed Marilyn!!
November 24, 2009 at 9:45 AM
What an awesome story!! And Gypsy is just gorgeous!! I am so glad that you found someone to take her, I am sure she will love her new home!!
July 20, 2010 at 1:51 AM
Nice story! Thanks for sharing. Dawn
July 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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