Wellington Florida Equine Photographer | Cash the Sorrel
Cash is an 18 year old Sorrel Quarter Horse Gelding that was rescued by Adele Shaw of The Willing Equine.
Cash currently lives in Spicewood, Texas where he is a part of The Willing Equine program. Cash has one back white sock and a blaze. He is described as “saintly” by Adele because, “he’s just perfect in every way. I trust him with the most novice of riders and the youngest of kids. He loves his pasture mate, a senior mare named Candy, and has the whinny of a small pony.”
Adele explains his history, “Cash was found, nearly starved to death, down a back country road hidden from public sight along with his equally starved pasture mates. They were actively using him for trail rides for paying clients even though he had severe dental problems, was a 1.5 body score, and tested positive for strangles. Even in such a condition they refused to give him up for anything less than a premium rate for his age and breed. But I couldn’t possibly leave him behind, once I set eyes on this beautiful sad creature I knew he had to come home with me. He has such a sweet eye and I could tell he had so much heart, even though I never even saw him walk or lift his head he was in such a poor state. After a long road to recovery with multiple dental surgeries, recovering from strangles, and putting weight back on his eyes stared to light up again and his personality really started to shine!”
Cash occasionally teaches beginner walk and trot lessons, but for the most part he’s enjoying a life of retirement and his favorite apple flavored treats or baby carrots.
His owner, Adele, explains a bit about herself, “I started riding at a summer camp when I was eight years old, from there it was a never ending obsession with horses that my parents probably kept hoping I would grow out of. I started taking lessons at a hunter/jumper barn right down the street from my house for 7 or 8 years. Showing, training, and doing absolutely anything and everything horse related. From there I got into dressage for many years, competing and showing with some of the best. But my true passion was really on working with retraining “problem” horses. I started working with a trainer just out of the city that specialized in rehabilitation cases and difficult horses. I learned so much from her and still continue to do so.”
She continues, “Fast forward many years I somehow find myself venturing into the world of western riding, but of course I have to drag my love of dressage with me. One day I do hope to explore eventing and other disciplines as well, but my focus will primarily be on the mental and physical development of all kinds of horses in all different disciplines and stages of life. Seeking humane and alternative methods of training to better the lives of our equine partners.”
