SEBASTIAN

Sebastian came to us in the summer of 2021, the days the country was being tested by the devastating fires of Varympompi.

That evening we received information about a small horse that was trapped on a farm in Petroupoli, panicked, along with other animals — geese, ducks, and various birds — in a makeshift coop.

The owner was identified, but stated that they were unable to transport and protect the animals, as he had neither the financial means nor a means of transportation to remove them safely.

Without wasting any time, young women with experience in horses and riding volunteered to help. They went to the scene in the middle of the night, amidst the chaos and fear that prevailed at that time, and managed to load Sebastian on a trailer to transport him to a safe place.

We waited for them at the stable in the early hours. Sebastian arrived scared and exhausted, having experienced all the panic and insecurity of an emergency rescue in just a few hours.

From that night on, a new life began for him.

For the first few months, he was a very reserved horse. He often preferred to stay in one spot, observing the world around him from a distance. It took time, patience and stability until he started to feel more comfortable in his surroundings and take his own small steps.

Today, Sebastian remains a sensitive and quiet horse who prefers to move at his own pace. His presence reminds us daily that every animal has its own path and that trust is built slowly, day by day.