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Location: Cocoa, Florida | My sale is pending, after 8 years I've finally let him go to a new wonderful home. There he will teach a little girl hopefully as much as he has taught me.
I wrote this for him, please feel free to share
A letter to my horse,
It was a brisk February day 8 years ago that was the first time I ever laid my eyes on an animal that would completely change my life. His large brown eyes screamed for help as he peered at me with fright and curiosity. His dull coat and malnourished bone structure led me to believe that he hadn't had much attention lately at all. His feet were over grown and his mane a tangled mess, but something in those big soft brown eyes told a story that i was eager to read. It was those soft spoken pupils that drew me to this creature, that sucked me into a new found relationship that I would never forget.
As months passed his coat became soft and shiny, his mane long and thick and his eyes filled with a flickering fire burning stronger each day. It didn't take long to bond with each other at all, in fact the love I felt for this animal was a compelling factor I just couldn't explain. Day after day I looked forward to the drive to the stables to groom, ride and spend time with my new best friend. We often shared Carrots and long conversations, although he was quiet he always listened very well.
When we rode we were one, we shared balance and serenity, there really was no better feeling in the world. His stride was smooth and long as his feet were quick and swift. His touch was sensitive so I had to be careful as not to move to much and disturb our harmonic motion. His dexterous athleticism taught me confidence and poise and we started rising higher up in the rankings. The speed, grace and agility of his turns around the barrels sent chilling thrills that reverberated through my spine during each and every run.
As years passed I yearned to barrel race more and more, he gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. He taught me patience, knowledge and most importantly how to love even though my heart had been broken. Time after time and heart ache after heart ache he sat and listened to me sob as my salty tears would ran down his neck. He was my comfort through the pain; my saving grace. With one touch of his soft brown coat all my anxiety and depressions dissipated; he thoroughly healed my soul. He taught me the value of hard work and dedication.
I realized that it wasn't easy to keep up with his needs, as he got older some problems developed that would force me to work even harder to keep him healthy. I worked extra shifts and longer hours, all because I was chasing my dreams and riding fast horses.
The value of my job became a number one priority in my life with the realization that if I wanted this extravagant hobby I had to work hard for it. I knew my family wouldn't support me if anything happened to my best friend so I tried hard to make sure I never had to ask. I have to thank him for making me the hard working dedicated person that I am today and showing me that in order to have wonderful things in life we sometimes have to work extra hard.
As my riding abilities advanced I came to the sad realization that I was soon going to outgrow my horse. My competitive nature made me push him as hard as I could knowing that our final runs were soon to come. It was very hard to try to let go. Every time I doubted my decision I realized that this was for his benefit not mine. Don't be selfish Meghan, I would tell myself, he has done his best for you, he has tried so hard and he just can't give anymore. Now it's time to let him teach someone else, it's time to open the next chapter in our lives and as hard as it is, it is for the best.
I just want him to know how much happiness and joy he has brought to my life in the last 8 years. I want him to know how he taught me to be the rider, trainer and hard worker that I am today. I want him to know that there was never a moment in my life that I wasn't happy when I thought or think of him. I want him to know that he has mended my heart and healed my soul and that I will never ever forget this chapter of my life and long as I shall live. Most importantly I want him to do the same for someone else. I want to be able to give someone the great opportunity I've had with this magnificent animal, and hope that they will cherish him for the rest of his life.
I want you know know, Jake, that you have saved me and I will always love you forever and in eternity.
Meghan. |
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Location: NE Texas | I'm in tears! Thank you for sharing and I can't imagine how hard it is to make that decision. The great ones are never easy to let move on! |
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| In tears. It's an amazing bond that you form with your horse. I, too, have a horse that saved me. Means the absolute world to me.
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Location: wolverton,mn | It's a sad ,sad,time. Its all about the ending of the story that will tell whether it was worth it.
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Location: wolverton,mn | It sounds perfect for him! A little girl to care for a older horse is a dream come true!
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| sobbing..............what a great letter. I feel blessed to feel the love and bond with my equine partner..I often wonder how "non" horsey people can possibly live without feeling what I get to feel.
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| Sending prayers your way! I can only imagine how difficult this decision was for you. It's so hard for all of us with our best friends. Hugs to you!! |
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Location: Cocoa, Florida | Aw, thank you everyone, it's been a rough last couple weeks for me, I don't think it has quite set in yet that he's gone. I went to make his feed the other night out of habit and I just broke down. To some it may seem petty but to me, for 8 years he was the light of my life. Now he will be a little girls dream come true (I hope) I know he will be spoiled and well kept for the rest of his life with them, they're not ones to get rid of any of their horses so I can only hope they keep him forever. Maybe one day if I'm in a better position or have kids I may get him back but what's done is done.
I've bonded with a little mare that consequently has some of the same lineage as him, she was sort of a rescue too so maybe she needed me more and things worked out for a reason!
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Location: Arkansas | RnRJack - 2015-07-26 7:30 AM
My sale is pending, after 8 years I've finally let him go to a new wonderful home. There he will teach a little girl hopefully as much as he has taught me.
I wrote this for him, please feel free to share
A letter to my horse,
It was a brisk February day 8 years ago that was the first time I ever laid my eyes on an animal that would completely change my life. His large brown eyes screamed for help as he peered at me with fright and curiosity. His dull coat and malnourished bone structure led me to believe that he hadn't had much attention lately at all. His feet were over grown and his mane a tangled mess, but something in those big soft brown eyes told a story that i was eager to read. It was those soft spoken pupils that drew me to this creature, that sucked me into a new found relationship that I would never forget.
As months passed his coat became soft and shiny, his mane long and thick and his eyes filled with a flickering fire burning stronger each day. It didn't take long to bond with each other at all, in fact the love I felt for this animal was a compelling factor I just couldn't explain. Day after day I looked forward to the drive to the stables to groom, ride and spend time with my new best friend. We often shared Carrots and long conversations, although he was quiet he always listened very well.
When we rode we were one, we shared balance and serenity, there really was no better feeling in the world. His stride was smooth and long as his feet were quick and swift. His touch was sensitive so I had to be careful as not to move to much and disturb our harmonic motion. His dexterous athleticism taught me confidence and poise and we started rising higher up in the rankings. The speed, grace and agility of his turns around the barrels sent chilling thrills that reverberated through my spine during each and every run.
As years passed I yearned to barrel race more and more, he gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. He taught me patience, knowledge and most importantly how to love even though my heart had been broken. Time after time and heart ache after heart ache he sat and listened to me sob as my salty tears would ran down his neck. He was my comfort through the pain; my saving grace. With one touch of his soft brown coat all my anxiety and depressions dissipated; he thoroughly healed my soul. He taught me the value of hard work and dedication.
I realized that it wasn't easy to keep up with his needs, as he got older some problems developed that would force me to work even harder to keep him healthy. I worked extra shifts and longer hours, all because I was chasing my dreams and riding fast horses.
The value of my job became a number one priority in my life with the realization that if I wanted this extravagant hobby I had to work hard for it. I knew my family wouldn't support me if anything happened to my best friend so I tried hard to make sure I never had to ask. I have to thank him for making me the hard working dedicated person that I am today and showing me that in order to have wonderful things in life we sometimes have to work extra hard.
As my riding abilities advanced I came to the sad realization that I was soon going to outgrow my horse. My competitive nature made me push him as hard as I could knowing that our final runs were soon to come. It was very hard to try to let go. Every time I doubted my decision I realized that this was for his benefit not mine. Don't be selfish Meghan, I would tell myself, he has done his best for you, he has tried so hard and he just can't give anymore. Now it's time to let him teach someone else, it's time to open the next chapter in our lives and as hard as it is, it is for the best.
I just want him to know how much happiness and joy he has brought to my life in the last 8 years. I want him to know how he taught me to be the rider, trainer and hard worker that I am today. I want him to know that there was never a moment in my life that I wasn't happy when I thought or think of him. I want him to know that he has mended my heart and healed my soul and that I will never ever forget this chapter of my life and long as I shall live. Most importantly I want him to do the same for someone else. I want to be able to give someone the great opportunity I've had with this magnificent animal, and hope that they will cherish him for the rest of his life.
I want you know know, Jake, that you have saved me and I will always love you forever and in eternity.
Meghan.
He sounds so very special and I pray this new family loves and respects him the way you have. Hugs to you cause I know this has to be hard. |
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I've sold my best friend, a letter to my horse :(