Willie Nelson, an international icon, is a man of many talents and even more accomplishments.<\/p>\n
Most prominently known as a singer, Willie Nelson is credited with writing, singing, and producing some of the greatest hits of all time.<\/p>\n
In addition to being a gifted musician, Nelson is also a fervent champion of marijuana legalization.<\/p>\n
However, Nelson\u2019s favorite pastime is doting on his horses.<\/p>\n
Being the wildly successful singer-songwriter he is, it\u2019s no surprise that Nelson\u2019s amassed a sizable fortune.<\/p>\n
Unlike most wealthy celebrities, Nelson uses his money for good. For instance, he bought 700 acres of land to house 70 horses that were headed for the slaughterhouse.<\/p>\n
Nelson\u2019s farm is aptly named the \u201cLuck Ranch.\u201d Nelson maintains that his horses are the luckiest in the world.<\/p>\n
Not only were they rescued at the 11th hour, but they\u2019re pampered as well.<\/p>\n
Nelson states that each horse is hand-fed twice a day and receive only the best care under his watch.<\/p>\n
Nelson has long been known for his love of horses. Four years ago, he won the People\u2019s Silver Telly Award for his efforts to cease horse slaughters.<\/p>\n
At the ripe age of 86, Willie Nelson has no intentions of slowing down. He will forever be a fond admirer of horses, and he continues to tour to this day.<\/p>\n
According to Nelson, he\u2019s vowed to retire time and time again, but his musical inclinations inspire him to \u201cget out and play again.\u201d<\/p>\n
These days, you\u2019ll find Nelson on the road with his bandmates.When he\u2019s not selling out shows, Nelson\u2019s perfecting his weed enterprise, Willie\u2019s Reserve.<\/p>\n
From marijuana and horses to music and touring, Willie Nelson is a man of many passions.<\/p>\n
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