By Sarah Best | Co/Owner Stud Rescue
Rainbow and Mamba have both settled beautifully into their well-deserved retirement. They’re thriving with their new friends and enjoying unlimited turnout, plenty of food, and an endless supply of love.
Rainbow remains the more sensitive of the two. He is still learning to trust again, but we are seeing encouraging signs of progress. Our team spends time each day brushing and bonding with him so he can grow comfortable with regular human interaction. Even a simple grooming session can still make him anxious, but with gentle handling, patience, and care, he’s beginning to understand that these moments are safe and kind. He’s learning that human contact no longer means being harnessed to a cart and forced to pull heavy loads for hours.
For now, Rainbow still requires light sedation during hoof trimming to keep the process safe for both him and our staff, as his fear responses can be quite strong. However, we’re optimistic that with continued calm reassurance, consistency, and positive reinforcement, this will soon no longer be necessary.
Mamba, on the other hand, continues to be the picture of calm and contentment. He spends his days happily playing in the paddock with his new friends and enjoying a slower, peaceful rhythm of life. His gentle nature and love of human contact make him an absolute joy to care for — he truly embodies the spirit of a kind and gentle soul.
Both ponies recently received deep tissue massages and red light therapy, which they thoroughly enjoyed, relaxing completely into the experience.
Your generous donations make all of this possible. They allow us to provide daily feed, veterinary and dental care, supplements, shelter, land rent, farrier visits, and even small luxuries like massages. As we enter the rainy, low season on the island, your continued support is more vital than ever to help us meet our monthly expenses.
Rainbow and Mamba are living proof that with compassion, patience, and love, even the most fearful horses can find peace again. We are incredibly proud of both of them and grateful to everyone who helps make their happy retirement possible.
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