Sky’s the Limit

Sky's the Limit tugged at our heartstrings when he arrived at our rescue ranch in April 2017. He was severely emaciated and in need of intensive, 24-hour medical care. An estray found by the New Mexico Livestock Board, he was a sad shell of a horse, nothing but skin and skeleton. Weighing only 700 pounds, he had no energy for anything and could barely lift his head because his body was simply shutting down.

The little energy Sky could muster was going toward supporting his basic needs and keeping his vital organs running. He was not just shut down physically, but emotionally too. He had no personality, and his eyes were lifeless. Even in this shape, we were amazed that he had a beautiful ebony colored coat, a thick mane and tail, and gentle eyes.

For the first few weeks with us, he was fed around the clock every 4 hours. After a week of feeding, he began to show some improvement. He loved to eat, savoring every bite. He even started nickering and lifting his head when volunteers fed him.

Sky's the Limit received a lot of attention and care from our wonderful volunteers, too. After a couple months, excitement grew as he was able to move into feeding only three times a day.

At this point, no one knew what kind of horse he would transform into. When a horse arrives starved and lethargic, personality is impossible to determine. One look into his gentle eyes though, and we knew he had a kind soul.  

We are proud to say that Sky found the strength to fight and defeat a fate that would have ended in a complete lack of dignity, loneliness, and sadness. His transformation wouldn't have been possible without the love from ranch volunteers who gave him a reason to live. Needless to say, he has stolen our hearts! 

UPDATE: There was simply is “no limit” to this brave boy’s will. In September 2022, Sky peacefully passed away on his terms in the arms of our staff at the ripe old age of 36.

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