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Our Girl Sprite...

12/8/2014

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It is amazing how much of a lasting impact horses can have on us. Almost three years after Sprite left us and this world our thoughts still turn to her...

After years of neglect and isolation, Sprite was valiantly rescued by neighbors in Santa Rosa Valley in 2011. She came to CCHR severely underweight and was barely able to stand or walk. Left numb by years of being ignored and left alone she was very quiet and still when she came to the Rescue in early 2011. With lots of love, attention, medical care and being fed a nutrient rich diet and supplements, she started to come out of her shell, bit by bit. She gained much needed weight and seemed to be so happy with her new life. She even started to show more of her naturally mischievous personality! She truly enjoyed being able to live in a community with other horses and even became pals with grouchy Cheyenne. Sprite and her other very elderly friend, Ebony, spent many happy hours together out in pasture.

Sprite was able to experience love and received tons of attention in those few months and we were devastated that in spite of everyone's excellent care and best intentions, Sprite reached the end of her life journey. Her previous years of neglect had taken too large of a toll on her body. After consulting with our veterinarian, we had to make a very difficult decision and let our Sprite go.

As we do with our dearly loved horses that must sadly make their transition, we show them how very much they are loved and Sprite received many of visitors and treats over her last few days. As much as we hated to lose her, we were comforted by the fact that Sprite spent the last few months of her life surrounded by love and left us knowing she was not alone. 

We will always remember our beautiful girl Sprite and she will continue to inspire us as we work to help horses like her experience lives filled with care, love and security. 
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Sprite running free in a beautiful pasture somewhere near the Rainbow Bridge... A very moving and sweet tribute from a young CCHR volunteer.
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  • ABOUT
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    • Adoptable Horses
    • Forever Home Found
    • Loved and Lost
    • Courtesy Postings
    • Rehoming Your Horse
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Donate
    • A Truly Forever Home for Rescued Horses
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Application
    • Sponsor a CCHR Horse >
      • CCHR Horses In Need of Sponsorship
    • Adopt A Horse
    • Wish List
    • Legacy of Hope Society
    • Grants
    • Friends Of The Rescue
    • CCHR Friends, Sponsors & Partners
  • GALLERY
    • "Every Child Is An Artist" - CCHR Horse-Inspired Art
    • Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 2018
    • Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 2017
    • Night Of The Horse 2017
    • Greener Pastures Equine Enrichment Project
    • Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 2016
    • 'The Gilded Lilies" Benefit for CCHR - September 2015
    • National Help A Horse Day at CCHR April 26, 2015
    • Night Of The Horse 2015
    • Portraits of Hope - The Horses of CCHR
    • PATH Santa Barbara Visit To CCHR
    • 'Cowboy For A Day' at CCHR, November 2013
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    • CCHR Blog
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  • EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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    • CCHR Community Connection >
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      • Learn, Care & Share Program
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      • A Harvest of Hope | 13 October 2018
      • Night of the Horse 22 Feb 2018
      • ASPCA "Help A Horse Day" - April 24 2016
      • Night Of The Horse - February 25 2016
      • "The Gilded Lilies" Benefit For California Coastal Horse Rescue
      • ASPCA "Help A Horse Day" - April 23 2017
      • Help A Horse Day| 29 April 2018
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