I have sad news to share with you guys today. One of my horses, Holly, had a seizure and passed away. I witnessed the whole thing and I think the worst part was their was nothing I could do. I couldn’t get the vet here faster or give her the medicine I didn’t have or stop the war that was waging in her body. But I got to comfort her as she passed and got to get comforted by my family and friends.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, SMILE because it happened.”
-Dr. Seuss
And even tho I cried for the passing of my sweet horse Holly, today I am gonna SMILE at the time I did have with this horse.
I am gonna focus on the happy times. Not the time my foot got stepped on or the time everything went wrong, but the happy times, the times that brought smiles & joy. So as I look back on Holly’s life that’s what I see. The joy I felt bareback riding on her for the first time! The time my friends & I laughed hard because I hadn’t tightened the girth enough so that me & the saddle slid right off Holly. *not just something ya see in the movies.* I think about the peace that comes with riding a horse like Holly: my cowgirl who liked people better than other horses. A horse I could really trust and enjoy. Holly was my friend, she deepened my love for horses and instilled in me confidence to ride.
I know that I am not the only one who will miss her. Her prior owners, my family, & all the cousins and friends that rode this wonderful horse will too. So as I look back on Holly’s life, I feel thankful to have been gifted with such a beautiful horse friend. That’s really what horses are- a gift from God.
Tails & trails; *with love for Holly & all my horses,*
Reese
Awe, heartbreaking.
I want to reassure you that just like people, it was Holly’s time. I know she was loved and well taken care of. Holly was meant to bring you joy for the time you had her, and I think she did.
She truly was my most favorite horse ever and brought me and my family joy, but I am thrilled she got to live her last years being loved by the hearts of you sweet girls. I was and still am very happy that you had her. Every little girl needs a Holly Horse to love, and every horse needs the special love of a little girl.
I hope she taught you, your sisters, and friends some added confidence, bossiness, and lessons in love.
Reese, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for peace and comfort for you during this very sad time.
I’m so sorry about Holly but what a beautiful article you wrote about her. I’m sure she felt your love.
What a lovely tribute to your Holly, Reese. She had a positive impact on so many people and was loved and appreciated. A gift from God indeed. Every horse should be so fortunate. I know the death of a horse is very painful. I pray you can continue to take comfort from the great memories with her.
Thanks everyone for your kind words & support it means a lot. When I first started this blog one of my goals was to make a community of horse lovers to help & support one another, now I see that I accomplished that; just when I needed the support!