Sadly, today we had to say good-bye to Samson.
He was the horse all our children learned to ride on. He was extraodinarily well-trained, and had a remarkably gentle and steady temperament. I trusted him with my children, even when they were toddlers, and he never hurt any of them.
However, he was very, very old. We don't know exactly how old, but he was probably in his mid-20s, which is notably old for a horse as large as he was.
He came to us because his old teeth were no longer up to rangeland grazing. He spent his final years with us eating hay and senior horse feed, taking the children on rides, sometimes herding sheep, and hanging around with Bill the pony.
A pretty good horse retirement. But it had to end sometime, and now it has.
So long, Samson. You will be missed.
8 comments:
I'm sorry.
Aw, man. Sorry to read it.
Aw, sorry to read this.
Linda
So sorry to hear this! Mary in MN
Sorry for your loss. He had a good retirement I bet he would say. What could be better than friendly, loving children, good food and a good friend . Farewell old friend and thank you. The family enjoyed life with you and so did the readers. Steady on.
My condolences for your loss. I know the feeling of losing your horse.
So hard to say farewell to a good and faithful animal.
So very sorry.
Juli E.
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