In March 2021, three orphaned foals were ripped from the reservation range and shipped to a kill pen in Montana where they were found cowering with 40 other horses. 

Fellow rescue groups asked if Zuma’s would step in. We arranged quarantine, medical attention, and transport to Colorado. Even after 30 days of food, medical attention and love, these fillies were so full of parasites, ticks and fungus they had to spend another 14 days in intensive care after arriving in Colorado.  

These babies were named after trees all beginning with C for their ability to shed their leaves and grow into strong beings. Cassia arrived with some hip challenges that she is growing out of, as well as a locking stifle.

Through extensive nutritional monitoring, craniosacral therapy, and kinesiology taping, this sweet little trio has come so far in their rehabilitation but will need consistent support for the remainder of their lives.

Today, Cassia is a confident and playful filly. She loves attention and can be frequently found sticking her head through her fence to get a better look at visitors. Her favorite past time is goading her donkey friends Reba and Dolly into playing with her.