🌼 In Honor of Daisy | Her Legacy Lives On

Daisy came to Soulstride Sanctuary after a lifetime of giving more than she received. A beautiful Belgian draft mare in her twenties, she carried the physical toll of years of hard work, chronic discomfort, and neglected care. Yet despite everything, she remained one of the gentlest souls we've ever known.

At 17 hands, Daisy was a towering presence with a remarkably soft spirit. She was our herd matriarch, patient and wise, with a special tenderness for young Barneby, whom she had taken under her wing.

When Daisy arrived, we committed ourselves to giving her the comfort, dignity, and individualized care she deserved. Her rehabilitation included nutritional support, hoof care, bodywork, and veterinary evaluations as we worked to better understand the pain she had been living with.

Unfortunately, further diagnostics revealed severe damage within her foot. Despite our efforts and the guidance of veterinary professionals, we came to understand that Daisy's pain could not be adequately resolved.

In September 2026, we made the heartbreaking decision to let her go peacefully.

Daisy's story didn't end with her passing. It became part of our purpose.

Through her care and the educational examination that followed her passing, Daisy taught us invaluable lessons about chronic pain, the limitations of outward appearances, and the importance of investigating even subtle signs of discomfort.

We've transitioned Daisy's original Guardian Fund into her In Honor Of Fund, allowing her legacy to continue helping the horses who come after her.

🌼 Donations made in Daisy's honor will support:

Veterinary examinations and diagnostic imaging to identify underlying pain and disease
Hoof rehabilitation and individualized supportive care
Early intervention for horses experiencing chronic discomfort
Continued education and improved rehabilitation practices at Soulstride Sanctuary

Daisy spent much of her life serving humans. In her final chapter, she was finally allowed to simply be a horse, surrounded by compassion, safety, and love.

We couldn't change her past, and we couldn't give her more time. But we can make sure the lessons she taught us help create better futures for other horses.

When you give in Daisy's honor, you're helping us look closer, ask better questions, and advocate for the horses who cannot tell us where they hurt.

Thank you for loving Daisy alongside us and helping her legacy live on. 💚

For Daisy. For every horse who deserves to be heard. 🌼

Daisy's Honor Fund