Alex Henry loves horses, and loves to ride them, despite her bone cancer diagnosis, which also took one of her legs.
The 13-year-old's father says that her illness doesn't stop her from going to the stables close to her Sacramento home, even if it's just to see or feed the horses. The animals have a very soothing, therapeutic presence, and have been a "strong ally" in this girl's fight against cancer.
As it turns out, Alex's love for horses didn't go unnoticed. She received a very special gift which brought her to tears.
With the help of the Sacramento Police Department, Make-A-Wish presented the teen with Kiowa, her very own horse.
Alex was so overwhelmed by the gesture that she broke down into tears, grateful for the thoughtful gift.
Kiowa is sure to be a positive presence in her life. Not only will the horse be therapeutic for her, but she may also help her make her dreams come true: Alex hopes to continue riding and not let her disability slow her down. She wants to attend UC Davis where she can compete with the university's equestrian team. And that would be perfect for her new friend, who also happens to be a race horse!
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