to the memory of Joshua Whitmer and Rio

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 Rio was the first horse that we brought in, an older mustang stallion (cryptorchid) that just needed a soft place to land, a retirement home, and we gave him that.  Joshua loved Rio and Rio loved him.  

5 years later, on Feburary 28, 2021 Joshua took his life.  Haunted by demons that he couldn't fight any longer.  He was a great kid in the prime of his life.  He had moved away from the ranch 2 years earlier and was going to college, living off on his own.  

In order to honor Joshua and Rio, Wild Horse Haven Rescue has begun new programs aimed at using the horses here as equine therapists, to help those with mental health issues heal.  We have also begun programs for the youth, with Reading to Horses and Wild Horse Camp. 

Joshua and Rio are riding the clouds of heaven and they are always in our heart here at Wild Horse Haven.