McLean Co. farmer saves horse from Texas

MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — More than a decade ago, Cropsey native Kelsey Allonge rescued a horse that was near death. Now, she’s continuing the mission she set out on all those years ago.

Allonge’s connection with horses dates back as far as she can remember. Thirteen years later, it’s still stronger than ever.

“At the end of the day you really don’t have any control when you’re working with them,” Allonge said. “They could hurt you if they want but that bond that they choose to have with you, there’s nothing like it.”

It’s not exclusive to Central Illinois. The McLean Co. farmer’s love for horses led her to a facebook group earlier this year looking for more horses. That’s when she found one in Texas that needed help. 

“I was honestly just looking to get a normal, not injured or sickly baby but I saw her come across.” Allonge said.

Allonge rescued the horse…