From the darkness of last night and our our tearful goodbyes came the miracle of life and hope.

While it is with certainty that we will state that the the horses in the shed row barn behind the little red house appeared to be somberly grieving their friend Haze, it is equally true that they turned oddly present as Nahla’s baby girl entered the world not only with great anticipation, but very much wanted. Both Hobby and Spice nickered lightly as Nalah tenderly nosed, nuzzled and dried her new filly. The night was not without incident, it seems strangely fitting that the previous owner of our special ranch, our dear friend Nancy Dixon was roused out  of her sleep to offer years of advice when our baby struggled to nurse. We are at a loss for words to thank Dr. Nancy Collins for returning to Red Bucket after a long and emotional night to help us ensure that Nalah’s baby would not only survive, but would thrive. Our new baby is named lovingly after Dr. Jenn Winnick who always delivers the Gold Standard in everything that she does, and was with us in spirit when we delivered little Winni. Jenn never treated a rescue horse like a second class citizen…the name for us symbolizes the life…the grace…and the opportunity that we will provide for this tender new foal. While we elected not to continue forward the Lion King theme, oddly it is  Nalah who chose to honor the theme of completing the circle of life on March 5, 2013. Welcome little Winni, you are a wanted horse.