Makeover 2023 Phase 1

Nevara arrived at the rescue, Sagebrush Sanctuary, not sure what to expect. She checked in and headed first to dump her bag in the cabin she'd been assigned. Without a permanent place to call her own, she was glad that the sanctuary was offering to house them while they worked with the horses. The place was respectable and most importantly clean—she’d stayed in some truly terrible places in the past. But this one was nice and she would enjoy staying there while she worked with the rescue horse. 

Speaking of horses, she needed to see which one was hers. With that in mind, Nevara headed for the stables. After a quick chat to the manager, she found out the location of the horse she'd been assigned. 

On the walk out to the field, she glanced over the information she’d been sent about her horse: 

6538

Stallion 

Inverse Slate Tobiano Rapunzel 

Problems: Can’t be tied. Terrified of men. Scars across face and body. Suspected abuse. 

Found abandoned and tied to a tree several miles outside of town. 

The woman frowned. She supposed that she knew whatever horse she got wouldn't be easy. Fortunately, she wouldn't have to overcome his fear of men before working with him. She could leave that until they'd built up some trust and then ask one of the male sanctuary workers to help her with that. The other stuff though. She was glad she didn't plan on moving him. If he wasn't safe to tie, he might be too dangerous to trailer. 

Reaching the field, she looked up to see the stallion racing around, enjoying his freedom. He paused as she got closer. Curious, she climbed the fence. He snorted, tossing his head as she invaded the paddock. With a whinny, he bounced on his hooves, not happy to have her there, but not running away. 

Nevara climbed back over the fence and he settled immediately. She smiled, “You’ve got spunk boy.” 

His ears flicked towards her and he relaxed slightly. 

“We’ve got plenty of time to get to know one another. But first, I think you need a name.” She looked him over. “I’m thinking Skarn.”