Nicholasville lifetime horse sanctuary [Video]

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Full Circle Farm is one of the newer places in the Bluegrass dedicated to giving horses a safe place to call home.

The lifetime horse sanctuary gained non-profit status two years ago, now housing 19 horses.

That includes 25-year-old Lola who spent her later years helping train young riders.

“She’s friendly and she’s not fussed about a whole lot. She’s respectful. She’s great to work around,” Lola’s old trainer Amy Ekelman said.

“When I first started my lesson program I was given an opportunity to take a couple of horses for the winter time and I could use them in my program.”

Amy has since closed her farm, bringing Lola to Full Circle to ride out her final years.

Even though the steed isn’t saddling up anymore, she’s still leaving a mark on former students.

Enter Zora Sprinkle and Elanor Burris.

These best friends have strong connection to both Lola …