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<\/a>Jackson Day has a full life now working with children and challenged individuals.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll horses need to have a job. Jackson can\u2019t be ridden, but he pulls a cart, leads the neighborhood Christmas caroling and provides the music and gives the rides. He does tricks and wears costumes to entertain both children and adults.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe loves attention,\u201d said Day, who has written a children\u2019s book called, \u201cI\u2019m Jackson Day, and I\u2019m Here to Stay,\u201d about Jackson\u2019s experiences.<\/p>\n
Jackson boards at Selah Ranch. Day said that they have been fortunate that Lynda Schaefer, the ranch owner, gives him special care and attention and considers him family.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is truly a one-of-a-kind horse,\u201d Schaefer said. \u201cHe is our ranch mascot. Out front, for our sign, is a picture of Jackson bowing to the American flag. It is really a miracle he is alive and doing so well.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only has he survived, he has brought joy to so many,\u201d Schaefer said.<\/p>\n The book Day has written intends to get the message across to children that life\u2019s limitations can lead to new achievements and that what you can\u2019t do can be overcome by what you can do.<\/p>\n \u201cThe story depicts the many medical challenges Jackson has had but also all the fun, friends and fame he has found,\u201d Day said.<\/p>\n For Day, another important message to pass on to horse owners is that even if they cannot ride the horse, it does not have to be \u201cdiscarded.\u201d<\/p>\n Jackson\u2019s life and challenges have been explained to groups of challenged children and they are then amazed at his tricks. He dances, smiles, shakes his head no. He gives hugs, counts, and bows, picks up things and gives them to Day and to the amazed people watching.<\/p>\n Betty Patterson, who boards her horse Ginger, also at Selah Ranch, said that it has been an honor to know Day and Jackson.<\/p>\n \u201cJacki Day is one of the most tenacious, creative and caring horse owners I have ever met and it has been a tremendous privilege to know her and her sweet horse. Watching them interact with each other reveals a deep connection that has been an inspiration and encouragement to me,\u201d Patterson said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt takes a village,\u201d Day said.<\/p>\n The book is available on Amazon. For more information about Jackson and what he is doing these days, go to his Facebook page at facebook.com\/imjacksonday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>