el Gato Gordo - SASS #15162 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I just found my old horse dead in the pasture. He was old and retired and we have been riding younger ones lately, but just last Thursday I saddled up old Buddy and went for a 3 mile ride down the road. He still had some run in him, just not much, but I let him run because he wanted to. He was our first horse, a local barrel racer of some success, and he taught us many things. Things like pay attention to my ears, boyo, 'cause I can still jump 10 feet sideways when I see a ghost! Things like, I am the boss horse when it comes to food, and don't anybody forget it! It was time for him to go, but I will sure miss him. Rest in peace, Independence (born July 4th), aka "Buddy." Feeling a bit down, eGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Sorry for your loss. Amazing how critters get to be one of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Filly Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 el Gato, Sorry about buddy Painted Filly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 So sorry to hear about that, El Gato. I've gone through that a couple times and it's never easy. But those good memories last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ah, shoot, pard...I feel your pain. Remember the good times; think of the things you did that made his life easier and better; think back on the times that he made you laugh. The loss is painful, but the memories are sweet, and will last forever. LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 We're so sorry to hear of your loss, EGG, you have our condolences. It's so hard to lose a good friend, even one with four legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Gato Gordo - SASS #15162 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thank you all for your thoughts and wishes, friends! eGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curley Cole, SASS #56849 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I waz dating a girl just b4 meeting GramaPhyllis, and her mother called me one morning and insisted I take her daughter out and show her a good time....reason: he favorite horse had passed, and mom didn't want her to be there when they took it away.. we went to Disneyland and had a real good time, but just before we got home she finally broke down... I can only imagine the pain....sorry and prayers up curley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Prayers up for you and Buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My Grampaw loved horses and tolerated humans so I know how you feel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 So sorry for your loss. The memories will live with you forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W. D. Pickett Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star-shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. Mary Frye 1932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Mae Mohr Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 It's never easy saying goodbye to our 4-legged friends and I'm sorry that you had to do so. How nice though that you got to go on that last ride and I'm sure that memory will eventually put a smile on your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi eGG, I'm so sorry. All pets are precious to us. Sincerely, Allie Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Be glad you had him for so long! I'm sure he will be missed! Run with the wind, Buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Sorry for your loss el Gato Gordo. We know from the Scriptures that there are horses in Heaven. Revelation 19:11 (KJV) And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. God bless, Birdgun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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