Private Collection 4/75- 3/10/08

[Sugarbrook]

It is with great sadness I tell the COTH members of the passing of another great pony. Private Collection (Green Valleys April Velvet/ Cusop Sparklet) passed over very quickly this am after a minor upset Fri night. She was up and about, drinking, and in no discomfort this AM. Within two minutes she was gone. At age 33 every day was a good day with "Velvet". She is the dam of our Blue Who, and had him at age 24 as a maiden mare.

Velvet had quite a show career. Sold to the Kennedy sisters who rode with Bill Schaub, she was shown for some years, and then passed on to Molly McDonald who had her for another five years. She went up north and returned to be sold to Jenny Kearney for her little daughter, Jennifer. Another show career started for Velvet and she was a star. From what I am told, she was considered one of the best movers in the country in her show days. She still could "Win The Hack" in the pasture at feeding time!! She spent the next 11 years retired at Sugarbrook. Anyone who would like to see this grand dam, can view her at www.Sugarbrook.com.

I know I should be celebrating her life today, but its hard to do. I am very very sad.
She will be buried in the pasture where her son "Hootie" lives.
Sandy

[Fred]

so sorry, Sugarbrook. Rest in Peace grand girl.

[crystalacresponies]

What a wonderful pony she was! My deepest condolences to you and all who loved her over the years.

[hluing]

Sugarbrook...my thoughts are with you. Sounds like a wonderful pony who lived a full and very productive life. Jingles!

[DownYonder]

My condolences, Sugarbrook. Godspeed to a grand old girl.

[Fenway]

My condolences. What a grand old mare she was.
She will live on through her children and grandchildren.

[VirginiaBred]

So sorry to hear this news. Condolences from Virginia. :(

[BBowen]

My sincere condolences for the loss of this wonderful mare. However, what struck me is her longevity. What a joy to have them for so long. RIP Velvet.

[Sassenach]

My condolences. She sounded like she had a wonderful long life :sadsmile:

[pony grandma]

33 years of a good life is to be celebrated as passing on. She was loved and I'm sure that she always knew that.

Private Collection is my all time favorite Estee Lauder perfume! So she must have been exquisite.

[spacely]

I am so sorry. My condolences. :cry:

[poneez]

Sugarbrook, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

It is so very evident how much you cherish each of your ponies.

What a special, special girl Velvet has been. Our thoughts are with you.

[Sugarbrook]

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. It made my day easier.
She is now laid to rest and my mind is at ease knowing the passing was quick, easy and she looked the picture of health even in death. The emails and phone calls have been amazing.

[erinwillow]

It is with great sadness I tell the COTH members of the passing of another great pony. Private Collection (Green Valleys April Velvet/ Cusop Sparklet) passed over very quickly this am after a minor upset Fri night. She was up and about, drinking, and in no discomfort this AM. Within two minutes she was gone. At age 33 every day was a good day with "Velvet". She is the dam of our Blue Who, and had him at age 24 as a maiden mare.

Velvet had quite a show career. Sold to the Kennedy sisters who rode with Bill Schaub, she was shown for some years, and then passed on to Molly McDonald who had her for another five years. She went up north and returned to be sold to Jenny Kearney for her little daughter, Jennifer. Another show career started for Velvet and she was a star. From what I am told, she was considered one of the best movers in the country in her show days. She still could "Win The Hack" in the pasture at feeding time!! She spent the next 11 years retired at Sugarbrook. Anyone who would like to see this grand dam, can view her at www.Sugarbrook.com.

I know I should be celebrating her life today, but its hard to do. I am very very sad.
She will be buried in the pasture where her son "Hootie" lives.
Sandy

Hi sugarbrook,

condolences--it is hard to loose the friends and the patient, talented ones. . may she trot in the greenest of heavenly pastures.