It has been awhile since I last posted. Seems the level of busy in my life hasn't left much time for quiet reflection and sharing of thoughts and experiences. But the sad news of my friend E.W.'s beloved Dandy's passing has me wanting to dedicate a post to the closest I have ever come to an equine saint.
This old fellow was the reliable rock we all looked to when heading off property to trail ride. He was the trail buddy that you always knew would not misbehave in any way and his calming effect on other horses was enviable. Never took a misstep with a child on his back and always carried his doting E.W. with care no matter what adventure the two of them embarked on. With personality plus, he could make you smile even on the worst day. E.W. was blessed to share his life and Dandy was blessed with the most loving and attentive human to protect his. I am saddened to know of his loss but the knowing that it was a peaceful passing, that his great heart simply gave out, gives some comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, E.W. in your time of loss and sadness. Perhaps, when you are ready, you will consider posting your own memorial to Dandy. I'll share my tribute to my mare, Alta on Critters.com. This is a lovely place to keep your pet's memory alive.
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Please pass on my sympathies. I can completely relate to E.W. I recently lost my Love. She was an incredible 18hh black percheron. Sweet and cuddly, and always watched out for me. I'll miss her forever! She was so important to me, I paid tribute to her on my blog. Alta was gorgeous as well. The saying of "leave hoofprints on our hearts" is so perfectly true.
It's always sad to lose a great companion and friend like Dandy. My sympathies to your friend E.W., she sounds like her and Dandy were a perfect match. I'm sure he will be missed.
Hi stephanie, thanks for visiting my blog. My sincere condolences on the lost of your equine friend. Your beautiful artwork tribute to her posted on your blog is more powerful than words.
Hi grey horse! Thanks for your wishes. I hope when E.W. feels up to it, that she visits my blog and sees the kind words shared by others who enjoyed reading of Dandy's trail rides with Monty and I.
Your poor friend. It is good to know that at least Dandy died peacefully and knowing that he was loved. We get so few "sainted horses" that I am sure E.W. will miss him forever. One of the sayings that I always think of when I loose a horse that I love is "God gave us horses so we could fly and takes them away to help the angels rest their wings". E.W. if you are reading this I am so sorry for your loss.
that is a lovely quote, OTB! I think I'm going to add it to E.W.'s sympathy card!
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