Photo courtesy of Trevor Lent
Trevor Lent and Blue
Trevor Lent and Blue
Wellington, Fla. – Feb. 22, 2018 – Trevor Lent made his living as a farrier until the day he was kicked so badly that both his kneecap and femur shattered. After an initial unsuccessful surgery, his doctor performed a total knee replacement that left him temporarily non-weight bearing and permanently unable to return to his livelihood of shoeing horses. Without income from his work, the once self-reliant cowboy’s life fell apart. He lost his house and his marriage. For a period of time, a truck and stock trailer served as home to Trevor, his horse, and his dog. Then, a friend told him about Equestrian Aid Foundation and how the organization helps horse people facing financial catastrophe from illness or injury. Trevor asked—and Equestrian Aid said yes. “The Equestrian Aid Foundation was a tremendous help to me during a tumultuous time," he said.After several years of hard work at odd jobs and with the support of Equestrian Aid Foundation and his friends, Trevor purchased a small tract of land at the foot of the Datril Mountains in New Mexico. Slowly but steadily, he built a barn for his horse and a shop. Trevor now works repairing tack and leather goods and he creates custom tack for pack horses and mules. Eventually, he built a small home. Today Trevor lives there with his wife Tova, whom he met on horseback.
“I like living here,” Trevor said. “It's big country and it's beautiful. There's not a lot of people and the people here are survivors. They have to be.”Trevor will never be sound again but he too is a survivor. Despite the devastating physical, the emotional and financial aftermath of his accident, he has rebuilt his life.
As a token of gratitude, Trevor wants to share his chili recipe with all the friends of Equestrian Aid Foundation.