Yes, it has been a while but my other computer crashed, and the hard drive broke with everything on it. So since I can use another one, I can give you some updates on what is going on;
First, my beloved horse had to be put down, I made a tribute to Wyatt so here it is.
A TRIBUTE TO WYATT
We will miss you, Wyatt.
We will miss your funny personality and your cute disposition. I know I will
never see you ever again, but you will always be in my heart.
I was trying to think
of what you have taught me. I was thinking for a long time, and I finally
figured it out.
You taught me to be
relaxed when I ride. I remember when I was riding you one day. I was so
frustrated that I wanted to blow up! You would NOT go forward. You put on your
brakes and wouldn’t budge. Grandma was with me, and she tried to guide me
through it, but you would not walk forward.
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| I tell him "Goodbye." |
Right then and there I
did not notice that I was not being quiet with my hands, and I was very stiff
in my seat. So I kept kicking and complaining. The next time I rode you, Wyatt,
I saw that you were just as nervous as me. You didn’t want to be tacked up, and you
didn’t want me to pick your feet.
I got irritated and
angry. You sensed it and mimicked what I did, so it was a nasty ride . . . until
I finally recognized that horses DO mimic people’s feelings. Right then I
relaxed my hands, let the reins loose, loosened my back, sat back a little,
and tried to enjoy the ride. I have to say that THAT was my best ride. And one of
our last…
You also taught me how
to handle difficult horses, because sometimes you were VERY difficult. You have bucked, bolted, and reared with me
and my brother countless times, but I still got back on. I tried to work you through
those awful problems, but you still kept doing them.
But I did not give up,
and I did not give you your own way. And after a few months you slowly stopped
them! I was SO proud, and I am still proud right now. And that was the amazing thing
to me.
I was tired of riding
lazy horses (Lacey, to be exact) and you were a breath of fresh air! I LOVED
the thrill of galloping bareback on the roads and having the wind whip through
my face. THAT was amazing, and truly thrilling.
I still miss that you
will never nod your head for treats again, you will never again bloat the BEST
you could whenever I cinched you up. You will never try to eat the hose when you
were drinking from it. And I will never gallop you bareback ever again, and
that’s what really hurts.
I will never EVER see
you again, but I thank you for the fun times we had together. You taught me so
much, and I just want to say, “Thank you.”
Epilogue
Wyatt had to be put
down today because he had a continuing problem with his legs. He kept getting
hurt, and two days ago he REALLY got hurt in his back leg. We got the vet out
yesterday, and she said it was best if he was put down. She could have helped
him with antibiotics and Bute. But another abscess would follow this one, and
on and on. Wyatt was also very old, mid-to late twenties. So, we made the hard
decision for him to be put down humanely.
This morning he was
shot and now lies buried in our pasture. I know it was the right thing to do
because he was in SO much pain. I said “goodbye” to him before the person came
over, and Wyatt was crying a little from all the pain his leg gave him. I told
him he would not feel any pain any longer.
Goodbye, my sweet friend.
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Wyatt was a wonderful horse, and I miss him a ton, but I will be buying a new horse soon! and that is exciting. :) I cant wait to buy another horse, and this time I am going to buy a young one.
I also really want a mare because I do not really like geldings. Its hard to say why, but I just love them. :)
Velvet and coffee are still alive, and cute as ever! they are almost 4 months, and are trained to lead.
coffee is well, (A little)
Almost all my pets on the "My pet page" are dead... so I will go ahead and fix that page.
I just can not take pictures because I'm not at home, I am at a hotel for a week. (I will tell you why next week or so.)
I got 2 purebred mini rex bunnies for breeding! they are the only ones I have, and Luna, (the female) is expecting soon. :) so that is very exciting too!
We are getting kittens soon! late next week, :-)
2 orange tabby's, one grey female, and I am totally not sure, but
maybe a black girl, (if they don't want to keep her.)
They are adorable!! :-) don't you think?
Ellianna R.
