Horse Stories
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Candy's Story
Candy's story is one that I was particularly touched by when I first learned about her last year while doing the original website update for Summerwinds Stables. By the time I first read about her I was happy to learn that she was already well into her recovery.
My husband and I planned to take an afternoon off to visit Candy and meet this remarkable horse in person. But fate had an even happier plan in store for Candy. By the time our project was completed Candy was adopted into a loving home with three other "pasture buddies" to pal around with for the rest of her days.
Much of the old website (that was new then) has now been replaced. But Candy's page, along with a few others will remain, as tribute to their special places in our hearts.
Click on "Candy's Story" above to read about a horse so sweet her name couldn't do her justice.
My husband and I planned to take an afternoon off to visit Candy and meet this remarkable horse in person. But fate had an even happier plan in store for Candy. By the time our project was completed Candy was adopted into a loving home with three other "pasture buddies" to pal around with for the rest of her days.
Much of the old website (that was new then) has now been replaced. But Candy's page, along with a few others will remain, as tribute to their special places in our hearts.
Click on "Candy's Story" above to read about a horse so sweet her name couldn't do her justice.
In Loving Memory
Bart, our gentle Thoroughbred, was laid to rest this February (2005), after a long and painful battle with cancer. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all who loved him. We dedicate the following poem to his memory.
I lost my pet not long ago
I was in despair and feeling low,
By my bedside, on bended knee,
I asked the Lord why he took my pet from me.
As he brushed away my tears he said:
My Sweet Child, shed not a tear,
Your precious pet is in my care.
I have many children, in my Heavenly Home,
Some of them wanted a pet of their own.
There were pets on earth,
That were sick and in pain.
So I brought them here
And made them well again.
My children groom them everyday.
In lush green pastures they romp and play.
The meals they eat are "fit for a king",
They're not in want for anything.
So my child, dont you despair,
Your pet is happy, with the children here.
The children know that they're just "on loan",
Until your Heavenly Father calls you home.
And when I do, you can be sure,
Your pet will greet you at Heaven's door.
And then, at last, you Both will be,
In your Heavenly Home, here with Me
reprinted with permission by the author, Rose Dixon
