Sandy  






Arabian mare
March 10, 1984 - August 28, 2012




My beautiful Sandy. You are one of the greatest loves of my life. From the moment I saw you in the round pen and you stopped with your back end toward me turning your head around to check me out too, I knew you were the one!

I got more than I bargained for though. That wonderful spirit didn’t like being taken out of retirement (having babies) and being put back into work. You took full advantage of my being green. Many times I thought I should give up and sell you. Somewhere along the way a strong and loving bond took hold and blossomed over the years. We had our ups and downs but mostly they were glorious days where we just walked and you helped me to escape from my work and its stress. I could not have survived work without you. God sent you as my Angel to take care of me. You were strong when I was not. But always there was love.

But then, Laminitis and Founder hit you hard. It was bad but you gave it your best shot. I thought you were going to make it with steady improvement. We spent time together everyday with me mostly sitting in my chair and watching whatever you were doing. We just enjoyed being together. But then, suddenly you took a turn for the worst and six weeks later I was told there was no more hope and you only had a few days before the pain would become unbearable. I could not put you through anymore.

I spent the last three days of your life with you. You got all kinds of treats, grazing, brushing and love as I could give you. I know you were on heavy painkillers but you hung in there with me till the end. I wondered how I could put you to sleep but my friend told me I had to do this for you. I did my best for you and to make your last days the best they could possibly be. In the end you were the strong one!

You wouldn’t give me kisses the last days but on the last morning you gave me many kisses. The vet had told me to let her know when I was ready and I told you I loved you so many times. You showered me with wonderful kisses that meant the world to me to say goodbye. You gave my husband, sister and Dee one last kiss and walked through the barn to the spot we selected to lay you to rest. And then you lay down so graceful and dignified. Dee said you were at peace because your ears were forward. I cried over my beautiful girl and the best friend I ever had.

This was one of the greatest losses of my life and I will never forget or stop loving you! Ondreaah misses you too. I hope that you are no longer in pain and running free in heaven. You are my forever horse and no one else can compare to you in my eyes. Someday we will meet again in heaven.

Love Always,
Your Mommy (Susanne)














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