Jessie was the closest thing to my own horse that I've ever experienced. She and Bullseye came to Grace as part of an abuse case. Bullseye was especially malnourished and it was believed that he had sacrificed what little there was to eat for Jessie. Jessie suffered from moon blindness and Bullseye was not only her best friend but also her protector. Whenever they wandered too far from each other, Jessie would panic. She rarely moved further than a foot or so away from him and the love they shared was an inspiration to many of us. I chose to sponsor Jessie last year and the support I received from friends and family was wonderful and amazing.
Recently, Bullseye went down in the paddock and they were unable to get him back up. It was clear that he couldn't be saved and it was also clear that Jessie would never survive, nor want to survive, without her best friend. They were both euthanized at the same time. I feel blessed to have known them both and was so proud to say "Jessie is my horse". I'll miss them both deeply when I visit the ranch but I know that Jessie is enjoying the sight of things she hasn't seen in many years and is no longer afraid. I know that Bullseye is still her best friend and protector too.
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