Loretta, the Christmas Mustang from Sand Wash Basin, embodies the spirit of joy, generosity, and the magic of the season. With her vibrant spirit and festive presence, she reminds us to embrace the beauty of giving, kindness, and community. Loretta teaches us that true happiness comes from sharing love and warmth with others, celebrating the little moments, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her journey inspires us to carry the spirit of Christmas in our hearts all year long, spreading cheer and hope wherever we go.

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Loretta came to us just before Christmas of 2012 with the rest of the Sand Wash Basin mares that were still at the Canon City holding facility left over from the 2008 gather. They were all five years old at the time, having been gathered as babies. Loretta was in training for a few months and ultimately we decided that she would be best suited for life on the sanctuary pasture, where she now lives with some of the others she grew up with.