Skutla was a sweet Icelandic
mare that we had the honor of owning for only one month. She broke her back
leg above the hock in a freak accident and could not be saved. Even though
she was only with us a short time, she stole our hearts.
Below is a poem I wrote shortly after her death.
The Star In My
Eye
So sweet, so willing,
Curious and cute
Mane thick and long,
Coat so dense and pretty.
So many things yet to
see.
So many things yet to do.
Take things slow.
Plenty of time to do it all.
Build love and trust
No fear, no conflict
Comfortable and calm
Loving brown eyes
One moment of
confusion
One slip of the hoof
A pain so sharp and final
Echoed with a snap
The breathing fast
and labored
Yet not a sound at all
It's ending soon
Still taking treats to please
So many things we'll
not see.
So many things we'll not do.
Time's too short.
No time to do it all.
Memories too few
A piece of this heart stolen
Love left in its place
So full of love it hurts.
Anna Hopkins
We loved her so much,
Michael and Anna
Skutla 
