Not all horses have abusive pasts, some just have some bad experiences.

Sonata was a much loved horse at one time. Her owner was no longer able to care for her. Hoping to give her the best care possible, Sonata was placed in a boarding facility where she was later deemed abandoned after her owner was no longer able to make decisions and visit her, and the family was unwilling to take her. 

While working through the legal process towards adoption, she suffered an injury at the boarding facility that required her eye to be removed. She also began exhibiting signs of "sweet itch" and her skin began to have infections. She was a mess! 

Sonata arrived depressed, skinny and itchy! With lots of love and care she has flourished, at the rescue. She's made friends with the other senior horses and enjoys getting her mane braided by volunteers.