Sterling was also saved from the same feedlot as Chief. When I saw Sterling, I knew I needed to help him. His look reminded me of Bailey's and he immediately had my heart. He was very thin and sick when he got to quarantine. They were able to get him healthy enough to come to Little Buckets and when he arrived, he had patches of hair missing, so thin and just needing a lot of TLC. So we helped him gain weight and get the nutrition he needed and Sterling now was one of the most amazing transformations. His coat, his weight, his feet - all transformed into the most beautiful, stunning black horse. And on top of that, Sterling was a horse that nothing bothered him and was oh so sweet. His introduction to the boys took some time as they did not welcome him with open arms. However, one day, Chester befriended him and from that moment he was in with the herd and became best friends with both Chester and Chief. He hung with Chester all the time and never liked to be separated from him. They will forever have each other's back, now in Heaven.
His transformation video below became one of our most watched YouTube videos ever with 190,000 views.
Sterling unexpectantly passed away in September 2021. We were completely devastated and losing him still crushes me. Chester has since passed as well and I know they are now together again.
Sterling was most likely late 20's even in early 30's but he never acted his age. He stole my heart whole heartedly and so many other peoples too. He is missed beyond words can explain.
