Valentina’s story is a bit different from most of the stories of the rescues we have here.
She was rescued before by a kind-hearted man some time ago who nursed her back to health, but it was clear that she had experienced trauma in the past. His neighbours had some land where he could keep her and look after her. Unfortunately, recently the neighbours informed him that Valentina could not stay at their land any longer.
Her previous caretaker, understanding the fragility of Valentina’s state and the importance of finding the right environment for her, sought refuge for her in our sanctuary. Despite being approached by others with intentions of buying her and utilizing her for heavy riding and racing, he knew that Valentina’s path to healing required a different kind of support, one rooted in patience, understanding, and love.
While we typically focus on animals who are still in the process of rehabilitation, Valentina’s story touched our hearts, and we felt that it was in her best interest to come to the sanctuary.
She arrived at the finca on Valentine’s Day, so we named this lovely girl Valentina. Though she may be nervous and insecure, bearing the scars of past trauma, we are committed to helping her find security once more. We understand that trust is earned, so we will be patient and give her time to gain trust and get more confident around people.
