Profile 6753 State of Grace

" Courage and strength moves like the steadfast waves of the ocean. Ebbs and flows, highs and lows, loud and soft, firm and vulnerable, passing encouragement from one generation to the next. "

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♡⁺. ༶ ⋆˙⊹ Stubborn, Fierce, Quick to Anger, Steadfast. . ༶ ⋆˙⊹⁺♡

Grace, a Montana-bred mare with a spirit as untamed as the open trail, is a study in contradictions—a fiery, stubborn force of loyalty and resilience. Her personality is defined by a fierce refusal to yield to anything less than unwavering effort from those who work with her, testing handlers until they prove their commitment. Yet beneath her hard-nosed exterior lies a heart of unshakable devotion, earning her a reputation as a pillar of calm strength in crises, from rescuing companions from treacherous muddies to standing steadfast during storms. This duality—her volatile temper and steadfast trust in those she deems worthy—shaped her journey: foaled on a working ranch, she rose as a trail horse but was later deemed “unruly” for her strong will, leading to a brief but fiery rodeo career cut short by a career-ending hoof injury.
Now, she channels her energy into rugged terrains and marathon trails, her quirks as distinctive as her resilience. She pins her ears at sudden noises, stomps in rhythmic defiance and guards prime grazing spots like a territorial royalty. Despite her stubbornness and tendency to bolt at perceived threats, Grace thrives in problem-solving, once unraveling a lead rope to escape a corral. Her strengths—raw determination, loyalty, and stamina—are counterbalanced by weaknesses: impatience, distrust of strangers, and a tendency to lie down in protest. Yet even in her flaws, there is grace: she adores children who earn her trust, chews apple slices from closed palms, and harbors a secret terror of fluttering plastic bags.
Her life is a testament to the slow, deliberate dance between fire and trust, her hooves never quite choosing between defiance and devotion.