Tricky Deal N , the little harness racing mare who changed so many lives passed away last Friday night at the age of 26.
Sired by Tricky Dick N, out of the Lumber Dream mare, Rainbow Dream, Tricky Deal went on to race taking a mark of 1:58.1f and earning $15,430. After her racing career she then went to the breeding shed where she foaled 5 foals all who made it to the races including Wastin Time p 1:55.2m $179,948 a divisional sires stakes champion and Cordealia p 1:55.4m $51,270 a multiple stakes winner. After Tricky had her last foal she developed mastitis and it was agreed to retire her from the broodmare life.
Tricky Deal N was then given to Jeannie Womack and Tiffany Broun of Harmon Haven Theraputic riding and horse rescue, where Tricky showed her incredible talent as a therapy horse for special needs people.
A little mare with a love of people, Tricky helped many people with special needs and changed their lives forever. One such case, a non verbal autistic boy who after working and riding Tricky learned to say his only words “ Walk On”. Another notable achievement was when Skyla, Tiffany’s 5 yr old daughter wanted to help raise money for the rescue center in a ride a thon, where she asked people to donate $2.02 for each ride where Tricky participated. Another case where an elderly lady who came to ride Tricky to help rehab after a stroke.
Little did anyone know when Tricky was imported to America how she would change the lives of so many people and special needs people one ride at a time. Tricky passed away while sleeping under her favorite oak tree.
By Robin Clements
California Harness Horsemens Association.