Sunday, September 23, 2012

Willow a Remembrance



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

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