One year anniversary June 25, 2010

Dear Beauty,
It has been a year now that you have been gone. I went up to see the herd yesterday and they were all fine. Scout and Cali have grown into beautiful mares. Both are extremely friendly. That is hard to realize with Scout because she was the most distrustful of humans when she first came to us. Cali, of course, has always loved people. Gigondas now lets me touch her all over without pulling away. I think that is because sometimes I just go up to her and cry on her! She lets me do this now. I think she realizes that I need to let it all out! Quad is settling in. He still isn't sure about me and keeps a wary eye out. Yesterday I sprayed him with fly spray and he didn't bat an eye! Sunni is next to Quad now and actually stood and let me spray him (first time!) Then he came up to me and rested his head on my shoulder.
We ALL miss you! Rest in peace, beautiful one.
Love,
MOM

Almost a year, my Beauty

Dear Beauty,
It is almost a year now that you have been gone out of my life. I miss you so much! I miss your soft nuzzle. I miss your sweet nicker. I MISS YOU! Your buddy, Gigondas, has turned into quite a nice lady! She lets me touch her all over now. She even nickers when she sees my car pull into the driveway and park next to her. She has come a long way and you would be proud of her! She doesn't do bad things any more like take off and drag me and the lead rope! Nope! No more rope burns for me!

I miss your gentle spirit and your soft muzzle. She doesn't cuddle with me like you used to. In fact, only Sunni cuddles with me like you used to, but you know, Sunni is "my boy". He's spoiled!

Love,
MOM