Willow A Remembrance
Our horse Willow was ill
recently and passed in the night, we will miss our friend, his memory remains
in our hearts.
Willow came into our lives 11 years
ago on Father’s day 2001, and forever changed our lives.
You didn’t know horses could fly? Willow
could fly, we'd go for walks and if you'd never seen it you wouldn't believe
it. We'd run up the road me at his side
holding his lead and he'd put his head forward and just smooth out in a perfect
flat run that had me believing that horses could fly, he was stunning at a full
run, if he wanted to, if I just let go of the lead, just for a moment I knew he’d
fly.. He was an amazing horse.
He'd chase the goats around the field
and run from you in the fields when he knew you were in a hurry and needed to
get him into the barn. A punk at times, he'd take advantage of me at times
realizing I’d left the barn door open, he’d make me chase him all over the
neighborhood then he’d realize at some point it's time to go back to the barn
for dinner and put himself back in the stall.
He'd pinch the donkeys rears when they weren't looking (Rose’s too if
she wasn't careful), he was a gentle
giant in the barn.
He'd say "hey" to all
passersby with a nod of his head and a quiet Winnie. Bikers, walkers, strollers
and cars driving by would all stop to say "Hi Willow!". He was the unofficial street mascot.
We will miss him dearly, his friendly
greetings in the morning, his laughs in the evening.
He was so big, so tough and at the
same time a kind gentle creature.
I miss you already big guy!
WILLOW
Willow
1999-2012
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