They are both branded Hanoverians, they had been owned by the same owner…who self-reports to be a great lover of Hanoverians, they were both dumped at slaughter…by that very owner when she was “done” with them. We don’t think they they are “done” at all, and while Galway will never have a rider on his back again, and we are still trying to figure out a lifestyle that is in Deaglan’s best interest, we can safely say, that these two remarkably magnificent horses are not”done” yet, not by a long shot. Perhaps it is only as fantasy that we remember a time when horses were valued, when our great admiration resulted in providing them with respect and dignity, and the sport horse was rewarded with a well deserved retirement once they were done with serving and protecting their rider over a great many years, and obstacles. While we are frequently left shaking our heads…and brushing away stray tears, we feel honored to care and serve the previously discarded…and unwanted. Today, both Galway and Deaglan enjoy their enrichment time in turnout, and are learning to rely on a life that is free from the expectations of others. There are no strings attached to their lives, and we can clearly state with heartfelt certainty, that it is a privilege for us to serve them.