Two horses from Blackbird Ranch Equine Rescue and Rehab made their annual holiday visit to Rosewood Lodge Personal Care Home on Dec. 30, bringing smiles and moments of joy to residents. Directors Corinne Nykorak and Kim Lyons led the visit, continuing the rescue’s tradition of spreading happiness through the calming presence of horses. This year’s visit featured Smokey, a gentle 20-year-old quarter horse surrendered in Saskatchewan last summer, and Iris, a 15-year-old paint horse who joined the rescue about a year and a half ago and has grown noticeably more confident since her arrival. The annual visits have become a cherished holiday tradition, creating memories that last well beyond the season.
Resident Joan Cameron speaks with Nykorak about Iris
