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Post by spence on Sept 5, 2022 17:35:23 GMT -7
My oldest son has been a horse person most of his life. When he was managing my little farm he had a good quarter horse which gave him two nice foals. One was a filly he named Rebel. She became his number one horse, and they spent the last almost four decades building memories together. Rebels time ran out yesterday at the age of 38 years. I had the pleasure of trail riding with her occasionally, she was a class act. The sadness will last a while.   Spence |
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Post by brokennock on Sept 5, 2022 18:24:26 GMT -7
I am sorry for the loss you and your family are experiencing. My most sincere condolences are extended to you and your son.
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Post by Black Hand on Sept 6, 2022 8:28:28 GMT -7
Losing a (4-footed) family member is tragic. Sorry to hear...
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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 7, 2022 4:33:54 GMT -7
Much sorrow indeed, I know that feeling of loosing a hoofed companion. My condolences in this time.
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Post by Richard on Sept 8, 2022 21:15:04 GMT -7
The joy that she gave will last for several lifetimes. I am touched by the sadness that you all feel for her loss.
Richard/Grumpa
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Post by spence on Sept 8, 2022 21:52:33 GMT -7
You are right about the joy, Richard.
It's hard to explain the relationship one has with a horse to people who've never been around them. You have the feeling that there is another being there, one which reacts to you with what must be intelligence of a sort. They respond in ways that are familiar. It's very pleasant to feel a connection, a communication which you have the distinct feeling must be two-way. When I would walk up to the corral where my old quarter horse was, he would come to me, stick his head over the rail and make a low chuckling sound, as though he was saying something to me under his breath. He seemed happy, whatever that means to a horse. I know I was.
Spence
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Keith
Hunter
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Post by Keith on Sept 10, 2022 20:47:52 GMT -7
I still miss my horses, I have not ridden since I left the Territory. A brumby mustang broke down the fences & took my favourite grey, so I turned the other two out to run with the brumbies when I left. Doubt I will ever get another horse, but one never knows.
Keith.
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Post by Black Hand on Sept 11, 2022 11:32:11 GMT -7
Keith,
What is a "brumby"?
Albert
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Post by spence on Sept 12, 2022 7:11:57 GMT -7
Keith, What is a "brumby"? Albert Brumby is what Australians call a wild or feral horse, same as our mustang. Spence |
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Post by Black Hand on Sept 12, 2022 8:33:48 GMT -7
I suspected this might be the case. Thanks for the information Spence!
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Keith
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Bushfire close but safe now. Getting some good rain.
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Post by Keith on Sept 20, 2022 17:35:27 GMT -7
Spence is correct, Brumbies are wild horses.
Keith.
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