10/22/2026
Small in Stature, Larger Than Life ā¤ļø
It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved miniature horse, Dash.
Born right here at 13 Hands, Dash held a special place in our hearts from the very first day. He may have been small in stature, but there was nothing small about his personality! Strong-willed, spirited, and full of attitude, weāre pretty sure he never got the memo that he was a miniature horse. He could hold his own with the big boys, and in his mind, he was every bit as big as they were.
For several years, Dash required specialized care and close attention from our dedicated team, who worked tirelessly to help him stay healthy and enjoy the life he deserved.
Sadly, an unexpected medical emergency brought a devastating prognosis, and we made the heartbreaking decision to let him go peacefully.
He was far too young, and we were not ready to say goodbye.
From his very first breath to his final moments, Dash knew love, kindness, and the comfort of being home.
We will miss his feisty spirit, his determination, and the enormous presence of one very little horse.
Run free, sweet boy. You were never little in our eyes. ā¤ļø
Honoring Dashās Memory, Helping Others in Need
Losing Dash is another heartbreaking reminder of how quickly an unexpected medical emergency can change everything.
When we lost our beloved free-roaming horse Hitch, we established Hitchās Memorial Emergency Fund to help provide critical veterinary care for equines facing unexpected medical emergencies.
Dash received years of specialized care, and when his final medical emergency arose, our team did everything possible to help him. While we couldn't change the outcome, the costs of providing that care remain.
We are asking for your help to cover Dash's medical expenses through a donation to Hitch's Memorial Emergency Fund. Your generosity will not only help us with the costs of his care but also support our ability to respond when another animal urgently needs us.
Please make a gift in Dash's memory by donating to Hitchās Memorial Emergency Fund.
https://13handsequine.org/hitchs-memorial-emergency-fund/
Thank you for standing beside us through both the joyful moments and the heartbreaking ones. Your kindness and generosity make our work possible.