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Khaila (pronounced "Kayla")
Khaila is a 26-year-old Thoroughbred mare. She came to the farm in September of 2000, after having lived out in a pasture for two years. In her younger days, Khaila was a racehorse and raced on tracks in Idaho and Wyoming. Unfortunately, she wasn't quite fast enough to win any races, though she certainly had the heart to.
Once she came to live at the farm, she was put into training with Lainey, Miriam's daughter, to become a three-day event horse. Together, Lainey and Khaila competed successfully in lower-level eventing for about two years. Even though Khaila had never competed in this sport before, she was brave and tried her hardest. She ended up winning her share of the ribbons, to the surprise of some!
Arthritis from her racing days has now unfortunately made it too painful for her to be ridden at all. However, she still has much to give because of her stong spirit and kind heart -- she loves to be brushed and loved on! Her determination to continue to give all that she can give is inspiring to anyone who meets her.
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