Mabel arrived at DCER in July 2025 as part of a seizure case involving 8 horses from Randall County that were ultimately awarded to our care.
From the day we picked her up, Mabel was surprisingly calm and trusting. Her name means “lovable”, and that couldn’t be more fitting. Through careful investigation, we learned that Mabel was born at a local resident’s home; someone who, like many others, fell victim to deception by the woman whose neglect ultimately led to this seizure. Heartbreakingly, Mabel lost her mother before her first birthday, a mare who was said to be her mirror image. Despite enduring multiple transitions, poor living conditions, and inadequate care, Mabel has remained a bright, affectionate, and free-spirited young horse. This girl approaches life with a free-spirited joy that touches everyone she meets.
Currently flourishing in our training program, Mabel is demonstrating exceptional potential that excites us about her future! She recently went in for radiographs to ensure that her growth plates were fully closed before starting her under saddle. It was determined that they are, so she will enter the next stage of her training. We see glimpses every day of the remarkable horse she’s becoming, and our goal is to continue her development under saddle and help her grow into the incredible horse we know she can be. She would thrive with an experienced trainer who can offer her the home she deserves, someone ready to continue nurturing her gifts and guide her journey under saddle.
If you’re looking for a young, well-rounded horse, willing to put in the work and make a lifelong commitment to her, please contact us.
