A lovely horse is always an experience....

...It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words.

~Beryl Markham

She knows when you're happy

She knows when you're comfortable

She knows when you're confident

And she always knows when you have carrots!

~Author Unknown

She has been with us since September 20, 2001. Doesn't hardly seem that long but she has listened to my thoughts, my fears and has always been a faithful companion. I remember the day she arrived at the farm, coming out of a trailer, I had never seen such a beautiful mare, I cried then as I do now. Never, did she ask for anything in return except for a good scratch behind the ear or a nibble on a yummy apple.

There is no secret so close as that between a rider and her horse.

~Robert Smith

Blondie will be laid to rest in the morning, Feb 20, 2007, and I have decided to share this heart wrenching moment with all of my blogger friends. I will not be present during her final moments as I have made the decision to not be there and remember my friend eating her grain or munching on an apple, and letting her long mane fly as she canters around the field. Our time with Blondie(also known as Blondes, Blondeeda, Deeda, Deeds, Mama, Blondie-girl) has been shorter than expected but full of fun time, galloping around the field or listening to her call as I step out of my truck. I will certainly miss the nickering, whinnying and nuzzling.

Blondie helped teach our kids tenderness and respect while they brushed her, climbed on her and snuck under her belly to get to the other side. She has always been a very kind animal with the kind of eyes that tell their own story. In a previous post, I explained about our time getting a final diagnosis on Feb 3rd. Her eyes now tell their story, and I believe that she is ready to go. She is scared and is constantly worried about what is going on around her. We would be taking a very selfish stand in not letting her go to a happier, safer and more peaceful place.

The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears