12/10/2026
In Loving Memory of Lucerio:
Rescued :
Oct 27th 2008 - Oct 11 2026
The Horse Who Started It All 💔🐴🐎
It is with broken hearts that we share the devastating news that late yesterday evening, we had to say our final goodbyes to our beloved Lucerio.
Unbeknownst to anyone Lucerio had been growing a tumour in his gut for sometime that didn't make its presence known until it was too late. Known as "strangulated lipoma" these benign tumours often don't present themselves until the situation is an emergency. We can only try and take comfort in that his final few months with us were pain free and happy.
As so many of our Easy Horse Care family know, Lucerio was the reason this sanctuary exists today. Almost 18 Years ago, our founders, Sue and Rod Weeding, rescued 2 year old Lucerio from unthinkable conditions. He was found starving, terrified, and standing in his own filth, locked away in a dark stable because his previous owner had deemed him "unmanageable and dangerous." Sue and Rod saw past his fear, saw his beautiful spirit, and fought for his life.
Because of our majestic, brave Lucerio, Sue and Rod were inspired to build Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. His story paved the way for hundreds of abused, neglected, and abandoned horses, ponies, and donkeys to find their safe haven and live in peace.
Lucerio was a true fighter, a hero, and the heartbeat of our sanctuary. While our rescue feels far emptier without his magnificent presence, his legacy lives on in every single life saved on this land.
Rest in peace, sweet Lucerio. Thank you for teaching us love, resilience, and purpose. You will never be forgotten.🐎 🌈✨
Please feel free to share your photos and favorite memories of Lucerio in the comments below as we honor his extraordinary life. 🐎🌹