Name: Sundance Gender: Mare Species: Horse Breed: 1/2 Tennessee Walker, 1/2 Quarter Horse Description: Last seen at the base of Bugle Mountain Trail in the Scapegoat Wilderness of Montana, heading North likely towards the Mainline Trail. Black and white mare with one blue eye and one brown. The second photo from the left is NOT this mare, but her mother, but it shows the gear Sundance was wearing when she ran off.
From Larry L Lautaret Facebook Page 9/22/21: Well, back with all people safely from a trip to the "Bob." Horses, not so much. Among the saddest ways to end an otherwise good trip into the wilderness. Good company, pretty good weather. Good riding.
However, Friday afternoon the horse I was riding, with ALL my hunting gear, rifle, binoculars, saddlebags, horn bags, a saddle pannier, etc., bolted at a shot at a grouse, and just kept going. We spent the next several days looking for her. She has not turned up yet. I could use help from all Montana Facebook friends in sharing the message of her loss, hoping that someone in the backcountry ran into her and will bring her to the trailhead somewhere.
Since there is still some hope for this horse, I would appreciate anyone sharing to get the word out and appreciate prayer for her safe return. Several kids, as well as adults, are really in mourning. She is a black and white paint mare with one blue eye and one brown eye, so pretty distinctive. I will post pictures when someone shows up that knows how to do that. She had hunter orange saddlebags, brown horn bags, saddle, breast collar, crupper, and my rifle on at the time.
She was last seen near the base of the Bugle Mountain trail in the Scapegoat Wilderness North of Lincoln. We came to the Arrastra Creek Trail.
There is more to the story that I will post separately, but since there is hope she will be found this can be shared or edited or distributed however anyone can. Thanks so much. Area Last Seen: Whitefish, MT, 59937 Date Lost: 9/17/2021 Contact
9/27/2021 6:08:00 AM
Larry L. Lautaret Facebook profile with updates: https://www.facebook.com/larry.lautaret
Debi
9/27/2021 6:03:00 AM
Rena Lautaret 9/24/21 · Update: Well, the guys are safely home. Had a great flight experience, but no sighting of Sundance. 😭 They did get a good appreciation for the vastness of the wilderness, and how difficult it is to spot ANYTHING flying over at airplane speed. But it was a good attempt. Still hoping. ******** Larry L. Lautaret and David are flying over the wilderness today, searching for Sundance. So thankful for Carissa and Troy Neater and their pilot and plane connection in making this happen. ❤️ We know it’s a vast and dense area but I’m praying for safety and success. https://www.facebook.com/renalautaret/posts/10158932201298155
Debi
9/27/2021 5:56:00 AM
Larry L. Lautaret SeptoemcetbSSpetr 24mSus aotrr 1c0:2d5 PSM · Our son, David, and I spent 5 hours flying over the territory where Sundance was last seen, thanks to one of my guys that arranged for a plane and pilot, and the grace of the pilot to fly us around for probably not even his costs! We flew repeatedly over the vicinity where she was last seen. We didn't see Sundance or any sign of her, but it was a glorious day and a wonderful flight. And, man, the Creation of God is astounding with all its complexities. Life often "stinketh,"...but then, in a broken world, it would. Thank God this world is not all there is! Of course, I would sure like Sundance to return home whole and intact in THIS life, but having a perspective beyond ourselves is helpful at times. It is good for us to recognize that there are a lot of things beyond our little perspective from our knot hole in the fence of life! Also that there are a LOT or things beyond our control! Thank all of you so much for your (mostly☺) kind and encouraging words and deeds during these days of our challenges! So many have reposted about Sundance, that I am hoping she will be found by someone who will care for her properly and return her home! Blessings to all who are concerned, reposting, and even actually out looking for her! It is truly heartwarming to see so many that do not know me or any of us, that are going out of their way to help find her!
Debi
9/27/2021 5:55:00 AM
12/24/16 “So heartbreaking to see your posts about these beloved missing horses. Baby Girl Horse Rescue & Veteran Therapy Ranch, Inc. will offer a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to the location of these horses. Even if it's just one of them. Confidentiality guaranteed by me. If you are uncomfortable reporting it locally in Louisiana, call me directly in Florida at (772) 501-5197. You name will not be known to anyone but me. My name is Van DeMars.”
Debi
9/27/2021 5:53:00 AM
9/22/21 post on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larry.lautaret/posts/10161174100434307
Debi