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VFR Gold - Equine

VFR EQUINE RESCUE STORY

“You don’t throw away a whole life just ’cause he’s banged up a little.” ~Seabiscuit

BACK TO GOLD

THE VFR’S RESCUE THOROUGHBRED

THE POWER OF “GOLD”

RELAXED, RESTORED, AND REJUVENATED

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GOLD’S STORY

FINDING THE GOLD

The first glimpse of the Gold…, a broken racehorse…the thin body…the sadness in his eyes, alone in the corner of a small dirty stall. He was scheduled to be “put down” at the end of the week. Gold, who was once a valued race horse, was mismanaged and given up as no longer worthy of support. And now, alone and forgotten, he awaited his fate.

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FINDING THE MAGIC

Enter David, on a chance visit to the barn, saw the faded beauty and the glimmer of light in the soft eyes. He offered the voice of comfort, the gentle touch, the hope of rescue. That evening David went home and remembered a quote from the film “Seabiscuit”… asked why he was saving this horse…the reply was, “because I can” …the next morning Gold was rescued and the vision of him as a symbol for VFR was born…” For the first time in a long time, somebody cared. For the first time in a long time, you were no longer alone”.

 

THE PERFECT FIT FOR VFR

VFR’s vision of providing a healing journey is symbolized by the rebirth of Gold…The belief in the power of healing both man and animal is personified in his comeback. Both the rescued, and those who rescue, are empowered by the compassion and caring in a world frequently too busy to become involved. VFR will become a safe haven for  man and beast with healing and helping hands all along the journey.

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GOLD INSPIRED AT
THE 1st ANNUAL VFR GOLF OUTING

At the first annual VFR Golf outing, attendees were thrilled to witness the remarkable appearance of the VFR Thoroughbred horse "Gold." Gold's story had captivated the equestrian community, as he had recently undergone a remarkable journey of recovery. When Gold was initially discovered, he was in a dire state, severely malnourished and physically weakened. However, through dedicated efforts and unwavering determination, Gold made a remarkable comeback.

 

As Gold trotted onto the green, his glossy chestnut coat gleamed under the sunlight, and his powerful presence left everyone in awe. The VFR Golf outing attendees marveled at his elegance and poise, witnessing the transformation firsthand. Gold's participation in the event served as a testament to the resilience of both the Thoroughbred breed and the human spirit.

 

Gold's story of recovery served as an inspiration to all those in attendance. His journey was a powerful reminder that with love, care, and perseverance, even the most downtrodden can rise to new heights. Gold's appearance at the first annual VFR Golf outing left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone present, reinforcing the belief in the power of hope and the extraordinary bond between humans and horses.

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