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Location: Missouri | My mom passed away 3 years ago January 31 and I have been caring for her horse since then. My mom decided to start riding late in life and she was overweight and didn't have the best balance. I have let various "non" horse people ride her mare occasionally because she's really good at taking care of people who don't ride or the kind that think they ride, but......well you know, lol.
A long time friend of mine with a son that has Downs Syndrome had recently posted she was looking for a new horse for her son, as he was out growing his POA. I prayed about it, and contacted her.
They came out this past weekend, the day before the 3 year anniversary of my mothers death, to try out the mare. I prayed about it again that morning before they came, as this was not an easy decision for me and at an emotional time.
Praise be to God.........Jack did wonderful, my mom's mare tolerated his lack of balance and his inability to mount gracefully, just as she had tollerated my mom. Jack smiled from ear to ear as he kept her on the rail at a trot. Jack will be showing her in the walk trot class and halter.
They left and said they needed to think about it. Less than an hour later on the 2 hour drive home, they contacted me and a deal was made.
I couldn't be happier that my mom's horse is going to be loved by such a special little boy. I can't help but think that my mom is very pleased as well. |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Mom is looking down with a big smile on her face. Good for you.  |
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BHW New Catch of the Day
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Location: Missouri |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | There is always a "special" animal for a "special" person and kudos to you for providing that animal !!!! |
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 Buttered Noodles Snacker
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Location: NC | What a beautiful story. So happy for you, Jack and your mom's horse. I am sure she will be smiling down on Jack and her.  |
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| Awesome! |
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I just read the headlines
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| What a beautiful and selfless thing you did! It isn't often we get a chance to make a difference, but you were given that chance and did. Bless you for making a little boy's dream come true. |
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 I Don't Brag
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| RidenFly - 2016-02-02 10:49 AM
Awesome!
I couldn't have said it better! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | You have a great and big heart, I bet that boy is just tickle pink over his new mare.  |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
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| This is WONDERFUL!! What a BEAUTIFUL mare and just look at that boy's smile!
Thank you for sharing this! |
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Location: Keeping up with the numbers! | That warms my heart, especially today. Thank you for sharing. |
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BHW New Catch of the Day
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Location: Missouri | Thanks everyone! I feel good about this decision and I'm excited for Jack. Mom's mare never took less than 2nd in a mare halter class, so I can't wait to see pictures of him coming out of the arena with 1st place Blue ribbons!
He should place high in walk/trot too. She's got that perfect head set and pleasure trot. |
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Location: Texas | The smile on the little guy's face tells it all!
I bet your mom approves! |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Tbred - 2016-02-02 9:43 AM
Beautiful picture!! |
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Location: Rodeos or Baseball games | I love this! |
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 It's not my fault I'm perfect
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | That picture! Adorable, and what a great fit! You will have to post updates as you get them!
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| Sure is fun when a good one gets another great home! I'm sure she'll be loved! Please keep us updated, it sounds like a great situation for all involved! |
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Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana | awww that is a really good feel good story!! Thanks Toni... i needed one today!!! |
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Location: Phoenix | That is awesome! |
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Location: Oklahoma | What a wonderful way of things working out for everyone. |
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | How wonderful for that little boy and horse!!! :) |
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Location: MD | How wonderful!! |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Tbred - 2016-02-02 10:43 AM
That picture is worth MORE than a thousand words. . . . |
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Location: SE Louisiana | Thanx for sharing. |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | Awesome! |
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Sparklin Cowgirl
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| A couple of our horses are used in our local Special Olympics program. I don't think all the trophy buckles and saddles in the world can make you feel the way you do when one of those riders gets their medals or ribbons.
That one little mare is going to bring so many people so much joy just by watching that young man show her. |
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Location: west of East Texas | That truly is a feel good story! I love this! |
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Location: SE KS | the picture and your story brought tears to my eyes. beautiful story. you made a young man very happy. |
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BHW New Catch of the Day
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Location: Missouri | Bump for the original post |
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Location: 31 lengths farms | Sounds like you momma found the perfect person to love her horse like she did. God Bless all of you <3
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Great story |
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