Wild and Young

My name is Buttercup, and I am a wild mustang. I was rounded up when I was 8 months old. I lost my beloved family and I was all alone. I moved from place to place because every where I went the people were afraid of me. I am a good girl and I would never hurt any one. The people would never let me out of my stall, they were afraid I would run away and maybe just maybe they were right. My whole life I had never been locked up, I was always free, and now I could not even see the trees or the grass. I was so sad. One day the people took me to a man who promised he could ride me in 30 days. He was very mean to me and tied a rope around my leg and left it there until it was infected. Finally, the people came back to see how I was and saw how sick I was, I was crazy with pain. Some how The Healing Barn heard I was in trouble and called the people. The people had given up on me and decided I was a lost cause. The Healing Barn had the people bring me to them. I was not afraid when I arrived at The Healing Barn. The family there was very kind to me and let me be free and safe in their arena with 3 other big, big horses. I felt very safe finally and my spirit began to heal.

I am 10 years old now and free, as free as I can be. I have food every day and never have to worry about being hurt again. My best friend is Molly, and boy is she great. She is getting older now and it is my job to make sure she is taken care of. I don't mind though, I will stand by her side as long as she needs me. I have a very handsome boyfriend at the barn, his name is Balou. Sometimes when Molly isn't watching we scratch each others backs. Ooooo, I do love that! Thats all for now, but I will stay in touch.