to Mo:
You were a once-in-a-lifetime horse. I never, ever thought I'd be able to afford you, but because of the kindness of strangers, you came into my life. We had big aspirations, you and I...dreams of blue ribbons and events with stars attached.
However, those things weren't to be. Some might find that disappointing...but not me. What I got was so, so much better.
You saw me through bone tumors & breakups...and nuzzled me sweetly when I cried for hours in your stall. You put up with every crazy costume I dressed you in....you even let me ride wearing a giant cereal box. You jumped around prelim cross country courses, then carted around bobbily beginners. We took many a bareback + halter trail ride, and everyone wondered at you...the gentle giant.
Even though your body gave out early, I see you watching the other horses being ridden. I know that, in your mind, you are ready to tackle the next cross country course. And you would, if I asked you to. But now is the time for you to rest...to get fat and happy.
Wishing the happiest & best retirement to my wonderful friend. You deserve it, buddy.
Thank you for inspiring confidence in me and so many others. Thank you for every ride over the last 5 years. Thank you for carrying me through life.
You were a once-in-a-lifetime horse. I never, ever thought I'd be able to afford you, but because of the kindness of strangers, you came into my life. We had big aspirations, you and I...dreams of blue ribbons and events with stars attached.
However, those things weren't to be. Some might find that disappointing...but not me. What I got was so, so much better.
You saw me through bone tumors & breakups...and nuzzled me sweetly when I cried for hours in your stall. You put up with every crazy costume I dressed you in....you even let me ride wearing a giant cereal box. You jumped around prelim cross country courses, then carted around bobbily beginners. We took many a bareback + halter trail ride, and everyone wondered at you...the gentle giant.
Even though your body gave out early, I see you watching the other horses being ridden. I know that, in your mind, you are ready to tackle the next cross country course. And you would, if I asked you to. But now is the time for you to rest...to get fat and happy.
Wishing the happiest & best retirement to my wonderful friend. You deserve it, buddy.
Thank you for inspiring confidence in me and so many others. Thank you for every ride over the last 5 years. Thank you for carrying me through life.
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| Love at first ride... |
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| First time jumping him...holy air time. |
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| SOLD! |
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| he's just awfully tall. |
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| double trouble with the next of kin |
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| post tumor surgery equine therapy :) |
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| even muddy ponies help healing |
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| probably not approved by my surgeon. oh well. |
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| Santa!! |
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| post dressage kisses MTPC HT 2008 |
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| everyone looks like a shrimp on Mo |
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| MTPC HT XC |
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| Wolf Gap Dressage |
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| Mo's first Trakehner...not gonna touch it! |
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| post XC |
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| Second's the best...right? |
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| Yarrr...it's Mo-pirate |
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| Leading the way - Quadrille at the WEG |
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| Famous for a few days :) |
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