After 20 years of being a part of our family, the time has come to say goodbye to our beloved Morab mare, Lady Byrd. Yesterday she tried to have a nice roll in the dirt after her bath and could not get back up again without assistance. Her hind end is just too weak and wobbly. We got her to her feet for a last weekend of love and spoiling before we say good bye.
Lady was my first pony, she was not always so sweet. I was bucked off this little mare more times than I can count (and most of my friends have been too!). She taught me how to be a quiet, gentle rider, and also about perserverance.
She is also Sonny's first and favorite horse. They both look forward to her nightly wither scratching routine. In her later years she taught many kids how to ride, took them to their first horses shows, and gave first pony rides in our yard. She is the only pony I know that has had two barns AND a run-in shed built just for her in her lifetime (thanks Dad and Sonny!).
She will be missed.
3 comments:
Tammy & Sonny I'm so sorry about Lady Bird. I'm sure that this mare had a great life and will be missed. It is never easy to say good bye to a family member such as an old pal like she was. Our thoughts are with you, Jeanie & Gang.
Those photos are so beautiful, and she is going out at the best, GREENEST time of the year. I just found my pony's bit on my parent's table tonight. Mom had been using it to hang her hummingbird feeder. I exchanged a very nice loose ring french snaffle that happened to be in the back of my truck, so that I could have this rusty little reminder.
Tammy, you express so beautifully all that Lady Byrd was, and all that she will remain, in your heart. Thank you for letting me get to know this very special gal. I enjoyed every minute with her! I hold you and Sonny in my heart. Love to you both, Sue.
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