and not only to his friends and family but to all the future generations that one day might ride or even own a Baca strain Colonial Spanish horse.
He and his family were dedicated to preserving these rare and historic horses. One does not work to preserve nearly extinct horses for what one might get from doing so. One does this work because of what one might give to the future.
He was the first recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horse of the Americas Registry. He was recently recognized by the Corolla Wild Horse Fund for his life long dedication to America's first horse.
A good man who refused to allow the ember to burn out on his watch died last night, but the good work of that life time is as alive today as it has ever been.
Joty Baca mattered. And when it is all said and done the only thing that matters in life is to have simply mattered.
It may not change the world to save one horse, but it changes the whole world for that horse.
ReplyDeleteHe will certainly be missed. I hope our little riders grow up to carry this torch.
I do wish I could visit Belen, and the Baca family. -Lloyd
Yes, Joty mattered. And I can only hope that his legacy will live on. Thank you, Steve, for this entry. I will always be blessed to have known him and his wonderful family.
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