This is about my "Candy
Girl". She was a 16 year-old grade horse that was the love of my life.
When we looked at her for the first time, she was with two other horses and
some friends were with us. They thought she was too little and not at all
pretty. The other horses had everyones' attention but mine. She had my heart
from the first moment. I only paid a small price for her because she was
only 14 hands and sorrell with flaxen mane and tail. Not the desired traits
for breeding or showing. I knew she had a heart as big as the world. You
could see it in her eyes that she was wonderful.
I have a 4 year-old grandson named Colton who is handicapped and was never
supposed to walk or anything. Well lets just say that Candy had other plans
for him. Not only did he ride her alone, but now is walking some on his own
and has a true love and understanding of horses. He bonded with Candy and
what a pair they were.
We lost her due to an intestinal infection that we treated for
weeks but couldn't save her. On Fathers Day 2008, we lost the best horse
in the world.
For 4 years she tolerated all 8 of my grandchildren with grace and love that
I have never thought possible. Any family that finds such a friend in their
horse is a blessed family. All my grandchildren rode with confidence and
trust on Candy, even the youngest at 9 months old alone. What a horse.
She is truly missed every day and we are sure there will never be another
Candy Girl. But we never stop looking or hoping that God will send one our
way.
Pam
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