While on a trip to Joshua Tree with friends, we stumbled on a quaint desert horse rescue operation—Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary. Some of these stunning creatures were former race horses while some were wild but all found themselves sanctuary here from an otherwise untimely demise. All fortunate to receive love and support from kind and generous humans.
Reserving some time with them and this tranquil desert farm, the horse trotted over to us as soon as we arrived—no doubt the sound of snapping carrots into pieces caught their attention. Feeding them these carrots by hand, the gentle giants nibbled and crunched away on one of their favorite treats.
Just across from their pasture was a family of goats. Funny creatures, they too were excited to have the company. Their treat of preference, grapes, and they made it clear with chortles of excitement. The baby was the favorite of mostly everyone, of course, being only a few weeks old, but all entertained the masses with their own personality.
Should you find your travels take you to Joshua Tree or just passing through Twentynine Palms, California, take a moment to reserve and hour with these magnificent creatures—perhaps donate a few dollars to support them as gratitude for their company. Bring some carrots and grapes with you and you’ll have a herd of friends around your in this tranquil desert landscape.
