We have no history on this little black mare except the obvious neglected state she was in.  We got notice that she needed our help, so Saturday July 11, 2026 turned into an unplanned 13-hour round trip to rescue this sweet little pony from an auction. The auctioneer said “Nice little black mare. Nothing wrong with her except a little white spot on her eye. No big deal.”  As anyone familiar with auction horses knows, descriptions don’t always tell the whole story.

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After driving six hours to meet her, we quickly realized that the “little white spot” was anything but. It appears she’s missing her left eye, with only a small, dried-up remnant remaining. On top of that, her hooves were terribly overgrown, leaving her walking on painful, rocker-shaped feet.

None of that changed our minds for a second.  This little mare needed help, kindness, and a chance at a better life, so we bought her, loaded her up and brought her home.

 

On Sunday, our farrier came out to begin the long process of rehabilitating her feet so she can finally be comfortable again. Then on Thursday she was scheduled to see the veterinarian for a full exam, dental work, and to evaluate what’s going on with her eye.

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We are pleased to say that her veterinarian exam went well and overall she is in good health. She currently weighs 300 pounds and would benefit from gaining about 30 more pounds to reach a healthier body condition. Her biggest challenge right now is her feet, which will require ongoing farrier care and attention, but we're already working on getting her on the right track.

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She also had her teeth floated and the veterinarian was pleased to find that they are in good condition and estimates her age at 15 years old. The biggest question going into the exam was her eye. After a thorough examination and cleaning, the vet confirmed that the eye is, in fact, missing. What we initially thought might have been part of the eye turned out to be an eyelash with dirt and debris attached. The good news is that the socket has completely healed, and there are no signs that this is a recent injury. Going forward, we simply need to keep the area clean and free of dirt and insects, and she should do just fine.

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It was busy getting her home, examined by the vet and settled in, but we wouldn’t change a thing.

She has already shown us what a gentle, trusting, and incredibly sweet little soul she is. Every pony deserves the chance for a fresh start, and we’re so grateful we were able to give her one.

Welcome to your new beginning, sweet girl. Your next chapter is going to be filled with love.

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8/26/26 Update: We decided to let her choose her name so after receiving suggestions from social media, we drew 3 names from a hat and let her choose the one she likes, see the video below. Her official name is now Grace, after the pirate queen Grace O'Malley!  Grace is doing well and starting to gain weight, we are hopeful that after a few months of hoof rehabilitation and more evaluations, Grace will be available for adoption in the future.

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