Samuel Grey Horse, known for dressing up as Santa Claus and riding around Austin on horseback, recently lost his home in a fire caused by an old fireplace. Despite losing all of his possessions, Grey Horse and his animals were able to escape safely. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $30,000 to support him as he gets back on his feet, with the money going towards equipment for his horses, clothes, and a trailer to live in long term.

The outpouring of support from loved ones and Austinites has been overwhelming for Grey Horse, who was offered a place to stay in Lockhart by a stranger on Facebook. He plans to continue spreading holiday cheer by dressing up and riding around the city, as he relies on this income to support himself. Grey Horse expressed gratitude for the support and generosity he has received from the community, and is determined to start over and continue making people smile with his horseback rides.

Despite the challenges he has faced, Grey Horse remains optimistic and plans to return to riding in Austin’s streets this weekend. He is grateful for the support he has received and is determined to continue his work of spreading joy and smiles to the people of Austin. The GoFundMe campaign is still accepting donations to help Grey Horse get back on his feet and continue his work as the city’s beloved horseback Santa.