tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post879412087199079485..comments2023-10-30T04:11:58.511-07:00Comments on Horses, Writings and Whims: WHY I KEEP THE OLD HORSEScatherine sampsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00566196125674562134noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-12496534427913581532020-01-12T09:10:26.642-08:002020-01-12T09:10:26.642-08:00Thank you for your articles that you have shared w...Thank you for your articles that you have shared with us. Hopefully you can give the article a good benefit to us. <a href="https://www.horsescentre.com/" rel="nofollow">Horses near me for sale</a>Micheal Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475927639200371365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-11762077804636744082019-08-24T00:36:41.930-07:002019-08-24T00:36:41.930-07:00The web site is lovingly serviced and saved as muc...The web site is lovingly serviced and saved as much as date. So it should be, thanks for sharing this with us. <a href="https://highbeechridingschool.co.uk/services-view/pony-rides/" rel="nofollow">Pony Rides London</a><br />Michael Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207169257441809329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-50958160675439911462019-07-22T12:17:29.500-07:002019-07-22T12:17:29.500-07:00I have shared your post on Victory Alliance Ranch ...I have shared your post on Victory Alliance Ranch in Huntsville AL - I have 68 equines on the ranch, the majority of which are over 20 and many over 25 - I have been asked many times Why Do I keep the old ones - I have often thought of how well you addressed this.....I love it.<br />Victory Alliance Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898885047392933766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-50679910549569823832018-09-18T04:57:19.120-07:002018-09-18T04:57:19.120-07:00there are 3 retired clydes in our barn, I know no...there are 3 retired clydes in our barn, I know no one will love them like we do! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292228643558065427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-35337854786723989852017-11-12T15:12:24.472-08:002017-11-12T15:12:24.472-08:00This is sooo beautiful! If I was a Billionaire, ...This is sooo beautiful! If I was a Billionaire, I would give you a palace for these old Mares or Geldings. The best of equipment. And many others. If I was a Billionaire.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01528966909518555845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-76318714548165676642017-10-24T04:10:33.910-07:002017-10-24T04:10:33.910-07:00Beautifully written. Horses are a life long commit...Beautifully written. Horses are a life long commitment. It's our responsibility as owners to make sure they never end up in the wrong hands if we are unable to care for them. I've been blessed to own a farm for 22+ years. My horses have aged gracefully and passed on never having to suffer the fate of a slaughter auction. My oldest horse, Yogi, lived until 33. Although we are not able to take in every horse, we do our best to take in our boarders horses after they retire so they can live out the rest of their life here. We hope to set an example for large farms, show barns and others who are able to help those in difficult situations. <br />Please visit us on FaceBook: Golden Gait Farm Inc. www.goldengaitfarm.com<br />Our retirement program for the horses: www.hoofprintsontheheart.org<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13809610774743505762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-19387156930023322532017-10-21T11:22:41.302-07:002017-10-21T11:22:41.302-07:00I wrestle with this dilemma. I have ridden for ove...I wrestle with this dilemma. I have ridden for over 50 years and owned some horses of my own. I am now 66yrs old. some say this is young. i have a few health problems and iown two mares. One mare is 22 years old and i birthed her from frozen semen. I am now getting weary of the day to day care of them. the 15 yr old horse i could sell but not the 22 yr mare. they are such buddies and i think the old one would die of heartbreak if they are seperated. If I won a Lottery I would buy a huge ranch solely to have a Retirement farm for old horses..but alas that has not happened yet. i will continue to buy tickets and struggle to care for my two girls. It is a hard ship choice and my husband doesn't understand and wants to move to a sfer place and less work for us old folks. I am entertaining to have someone move into our spare bedroom just to care for the animals. that may be a good way to go till at least the old one passes on...but then the other horse will be alone and i would have to let her go to someplace when her buddy passes. HARD TO AGE FOR HUMANS AND HORSE LOVERS. suemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02603329710271723694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-43689641380656037552017-10-21T04:47:57.663-07:002017-10-21T04:47:57.663-07:00Ahhhh. That's so lovely to read. My own horse...Ahhhh. That's so lovely to read. My own horse is 29yrs old. We brought her when she was only 17 weeks old. She is no longer sound, so can't be ridden, but she owes us nothing. We've had many years of pleasure out of her, so it's our pleasure to look after her in her older years. She costs us a fortune as is on a specialist diet as she can't eat hay any more, but money doesn't come in to it, you can't put a price on the enjoyment we've had from her. When her time comes we don't have the facility to bury her, as we don't have our own land, so she will be cremated instead. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427347796381089461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-19260275514852806052017-10-21T04:47:56.985-07:002017-10-21T04:47:56.985-07:00Ahhhh. That's so lovely to read. My own horse...Ahhhh. That's so lovely to read. My own horse is 29yrs old. We brought her when she was only 17 weeks old. She is no longer sound, so can't be ridden, but she owes us nothing. We've had many years of pleasure out of her, so it's our pleasure to look after her in her older years. She costs us a fortune as is on a specialist diet as she can't eat hay any more, but money doesn't come in to it, you can't put a price on the enjoyment we've had from her. When her time comes we don't have the facility to bury her, as we don't have our own land, so she will be cremated instead. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427347796381089461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-83509735307450587232017-10-20T11:54:41.184-07:002017-10-20T11:54:41.184-07:00So lovely 💕So lovely 💕Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16126348561310469356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-5073959541282515492017-10-19T01:08:05.684-07:002017-10-19T01:08:05.684-07:00What a lovely blog post to read...& I couldn&#...What a lovely blog post to read...& I couldn't agree more that we need to care for our horses throughout their lives. They aren't just a "thing" that we can sell when we are finished with them. As for only having a horse for glory, well, enough said! Team Tunnah Equestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251362823971637682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-28947140471885098182017-10-18T08:16:24.466-07:002017-10-18T08:16:24.466-07:00Absolutely a beautifully written story to tell. I...Absolutely a beautifully written story to tell. I'm so glad for people like you who have the land and ability to take care of those wonderful horses Thank you for what you do.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789947688535988593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-69151900897542539052017-10-17T20:45:38.492-07:002017-10-17T20:45:38.492-07:00Amen.Amen.D. Kurthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10976869510369703118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-63988684824344537442017-09-20T11:28:38.644-07:002017-09-20T11:28:38.644-07:00Absolutely beautiful and I completely agree. For m...Absolutely beautiful and I completely agree. For me, it's a life long commitment til the very end. I just saved one and hoping to save another. I wish there was a way I could share your story. If so, please send me a link or private message me. Thank you and God bless you for loving them til the very end. oxox Angel.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795359222304996800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-26144033722763433572017-08-24T16:23:48.692-07:002017-08-24T16:23:48.692-07:00Dignity. Not much to ask for,
but all important.Dignity. Not much to ask for,<br />but all important.Ardon Kiraxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361179810600976631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-54391289071980632342017-08-20T18:58:08.291-07:002017-08-20T18:58:08.291-07:00I could not agree more - I work with military acti...I could not agree more - I work with military active and veterans mostly PTSD issues and challenged children - the older horses are worth their weight in gold - the difference they have made in so many human lives is remarkable - breakthroughs that could have taken years happened in weeks and months for several..."just because of the horse"....thank you for doing what you do.Victory Alliance Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898885047392933766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-53646588087366094962017-08-20T14:08:39.054-07:002017-08-20T14:08:39.054-07:00Wonderful! xWonderful! xCazann49https://www.blogger.com/profile/03739164733994938395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-65854103057821836202017-08-20T14:07:32.220-07:002017-08-20T14:07:32.220-07:00Absolutely!!Absolutely!!Cazann49https://www.blogger.com/profile/03739164733994938395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-91958103648571267662017-08-13T18:29:55.974-07:002017-08-13T18:29:55.974-07:00Beautifully stated. I have old horses, too. They&#...Beautifully stated. I have old horses, too. They're the best. It's a commitment for life. My first horse was with me 28 years, I got him when he was 2 (I was 5). He passed away at 30yo. Still miss him, but cherish the memories. Horses are not possessions, they are family. ♡Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00804038732105485875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-22282400427335479682017-08-12T10:39:39.782-07:002017-08-12T10:39:39.782-07:00I have had the blessing of being a therapeutic rid...I have had the blessing of being a therapeutic riding instructor for several years now. Our program, which ran during the school year, depended mostly on borrowed horses. We were so thankful for owners who kept their now mature horses and lent them to us. These seniors had the maturity to handle the unpredictability of special needs riders, and I firmly believe they stayed healthier and happier longer because they had a job, interaction with people, and all the pets and hugs and appreciation they could handle. Couldn't have a program without them. They sure weren't winning any ribbons anymore, but they won much more important things. calvinus82https://www.blogger.com/profile/09957902118549753403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-60496380591029210762017-08-12T10:12:50.440-07:002017-08-12T10:12:50.440-07:00I absolutely love this. <3 I've kept and la...I absolutely love this. <3 I've kept and laid to rest five, currently have a 28yr old rescue, and will continue helping a senior horse(s) in need when I am able. They are wise old souls with so much love to give. I know in my heart and soul one reason God put me here was to be a caretaker for the elderly horses and help them cross when it is time. Love the seniors!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03704644488424124751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-26335508703649005592017-08-11T07:00:11.827-07:002017-08-11T07:00:11.827-07:00I'm not sure if an animal euthanized with drug...I'm not sure if an animal euthanized with drugs can be used as food for another animal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314301747063296047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-78961348323693370182017-08-10T14:07:41.895-07:002017-08-10T14:07:41.895-07:00I agree! I only have 1 horse and I got her when sh...I agree! I only have 1 horse and I got her when she was 5 months old. She turned 27 this July. She has a home forever and after.Lumosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857477865977856625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-42636870668381957382017-08-10T12:46:43.348-07:002017-08-10T12:46:43.348-07:00Well said.I have yet come to grips in life where i...Well said.I have yet come to grips in life where i will have to put one down. I Don't know if i ever can and wont know till the time comes around. This struggle i fight with in my head. Yes i would want to end the suffering if they was suffering. I pray the lord will help with that decisions when and if its ever comes to me.Pjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01272990597752104422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425238060552874220.post-54114668895860315582017-08-10T12:31:39.123-07:002017-08-10T12:31:39.123-07:00Well said. And in the old horses we save, there wi...Well said. And in the old horses we save, there will be one or two in a lifetime that will permit extraordinary intimacy, friendship and loyalty. I wonder if their emotional life is as complex and capable of loving as people. It seems so. But only in the aged horse to you see this in full bloom.... ChrisHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170532843841042031noreply@blogger.com