Jingles for a lost horse Updated Sad News post 183

[spotnnotfarm]

Please send all prayers and jingles to my friend Karen. Her horse is currently missing after being swept up in fllod waters. He is her life.

Thanks!

[Zu Zu]

HUGE JINGLES !!!for Karen and her horse.

[pintopiaffe]

Oh my Lord... that just knots my stomach up just thinking about it... poor horse, poor her!

[Kenike]

Major jingles being said!!! How horrible.....

[FalseImpression]

Major, major jingles from Ontario.
OMG, I would have nightmares about that. I hope he is found safe and sound soon.

[spotnnotfarm]

Oh my Lord... that just knots my stomach up just thinking about it... poor horse, poor her!

I know that is how I feel. When I heard about it I was in complete shock! Thank you for the Jingles. Hopefully he will be found before more rain moves in.:cry:

[jpeg]

Tons O' Jingles! How utterly terrifying...praying for a safe return.

[Quinn]

I am praying for the two of them. So horrifying.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[3horsemom]

i cannot imagine. how horrible. praying for your friend and her horse and all of those affected by this flood.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Oh, no. JINGLING FURIOUSLY. What a nightmare!!

[foundationmare]

What a nightmare! Please let your friend know that there are many of us who are jingling furiously for the safety of her horse. Please keep us updated. May the floodwaters recede and all the displaced horses find dry ground and foster caregivers to help them. Please.

[BeastieSlave]

Oh how terrible!
I know this is shallow, but I hope it's not the Karen I know in Carrollton. Please tell me her husband isn't a lawyer....

[missamandarose]

oh jingles!!!! this rain is no good i tell you. no good!

[sidepasser]

Jingles that the horse is found safe!!!

[spotnnotfarm]

Beastie-I am not sure what her husband does. The horse is Rico an andalusian/lipizzaner cross. I will update in the morning. I am planning to help look for him tomorrow if the roads are passable. I have heard they may not be.:(

[nashfad]

I know of a local horse that was swept away in flood waters & did survive & was recovered. Prayers for all.

[lovemyoldguy]

Oh God. What a horrifying nightmare for her. Please let her know that we're jingling furiously for her and Rico.

[BeastieSlave]

Thanks spotnnot. 'My' Karen's horse is a QH. I hope 'your' Karen's horse is recovered (soon!) safe and sound :yes:

[2LeftHooves]

jingles from NJ!

[myvanya]

Jingles and prayers from CO.

[fleur de duc]

major jingles it turns out ok!

[farmgirl88]

lots of jingles comming down from CT. Tell you're friend to keep her cool. Horses can actually swim pretty well and they're not completely helpless. Instincts can kick in and they can find dry/shallow ground a lot better than people can. we will be thinking about you tonight

[Whitfield Farm Hanoverians]

Praying & jingling like crazy for them. Hope he is found safe & well.

[HorsesinHaiti]

Prayers from Haiti.

[LLDM]

Big Jingles from Virginia. Tell your friend there are a lot of folks pulling for her pony.

SCFarm

[BasqueMom]

More jingles for Rico safe return!

[BLBGP]

Hope her horse is ok. I admit, I haven't been following the news about the flooding, but were these flash floods? Did horse owners not have notice that flooding was coming in time to evacuate? Scary!!

[Just My Style]

Lots of jingles for her and her horse. How terrifying.

Did horse owners not have notice that flooding was coming in time to evacuate? Scary!!

We have had steady rain for about 8 days. So far, it hasn't been an issue-just wet. Then it comes on very quickly when creeks or low lying areas get full/ saturated. You go from looking out and it being normal to no driveway or a barn underwater in less than an hour. They are estimating rainfall at 4 inches per hour minimum. People in low areas know, but by the time they realize it could be a problem... it's a HUGE problem. Plus, in my case, my property is doing ok. Nothing too horrible. But, half of my road collapsed. You can barely get in or out- and NOT with a horse trailer for sure. The firemen came around tonight knocking on doors and telling us to stay put.

[FalseImpression]

I was just watching a clip on cnn.com and the reporter mentioned that horses were loose in his neighbourhood (Atlanta). Let's hope the horse regained his footing and is now in a field away from the flood or visiting a new neighbourhood.
Still jingling up North!

[spotnnotfarm]

I have not heard anything yet this morning. As of 10:00 last night he was still missing. There are acres of woods that surround the property so I am hoping he is out there. I plan on calling at 9:00 but the barn has terrible cell reception. If I can make it to her barn I will go and help search. I will update when I hear something. Thanks for all the prayers. Hopefully this will turn out as a success story.

BTW how do I update the title of the thread on the main page? That way when I have news I can let ya'll know.

[Liberty]

Fervent prayers and heartfelt jingles from VA that this boy is found safe and sound.

To update the title, go to your first post, hit "Edit", then "Advanced", and you'll have the title bar available to change (I think that's how it works).

[Across Sicily]

HUGE jingles from Illinois. Hope it turns out okay!

[MMorgan]

Jingling like mad that he will be found, nonchalantly munching on grass close by.

[luckyducky]

Jinlges and prayer from cold and wet Minnesota, for Rico and his person!

[Rider in Training]

Jingling like crazy for a safe return!!

[anita m]

Sending positive vibes! Hope he is found safe soon. Please keep us posted.

[Quinn]

Sending my jingles and positive thoughts.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[Saidapal]

Sending a whole arsenal of positive thoughts your way. Prayers, jingles, mojo, esp, wishes, hopes...you name it, it's in the parcel.

[ChocoMare]

Was thinking about you and your friend's horse all night. Praying for a good update this morning.

[Buffyblue]

Jingles from New York! I hope he's found safe today!

[up-at-5]

Jingling for a safe return.

[Mara]

Major jingles! It's been terrible here. On one of the local news stations last night, there was a short clip on people moving horses away from the rising waters. Someone mentioned that they knew of another person who had had eight horses swept away. . .

Here's hoping all are found with nothing worse than a few minor bumps. But yes, they can swim pretty well as a rule and their instincts are much better than ours.

[mjrtango93]

A friend of mine bought a horse that had been swept away in flood waters. She posts on here but I can't completely remember the story. Something that he had been swept out of the stall/pasture and was missing for several days. The then owners found him as he had gotten tangled in barb wire. He had a pretty nasty looking wound on his hock that to this day like 10 years later still has lots of scar tissue and flakes and can crack open a bit. That being said the horse went up through advanced and was quite the trooper! I would have thought he would have a fear of water after that, but he didn't. Hopefully your friend can wind up with the same good outcome.

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

I wasn't online last night so didn't see this. Sending lots of jingles and good vibes your way!

[Jo]

What a nightmare - and I can say this honestly having lived thru a flood, where my BO lost two horses. I'm jingling like crazy for your friend.

[BlueEyedSorrel]

I was going to start a thread about this but SpotNNot beat me to it.

Karen is my cousin. I've ridden Rico before and he is a real sweetie. Karen got him as a greenie and has made great progress with him. He is her first horse and the pride and joy of Karen and her daughter. I am not in the GA area, but I get periodic updates via facebook and videos on youtube. I was in tears reading Karen's email this morning.

I will forward this thread to her, I'm sure it will warm her heart to know that so many people are sending prayers and jingles.
BES

[trubandloki]

Jingling!

[monstrpony]

What a nightmare! Jingles for a quick and happy outcome!

[Donkey]

Lots of jingles for horse and owner!

[vxf111]

Jingles for Rico and Karen. This is awful, I can't even imagine :(

[starrysky]

Jingles for a safe return - how horrible.

[Lady Counselor]

:cry:
Aw man, I hope he turns up safe and sound.

[3horsemom]

just checking for news. i will keep on praying.

[ddashaq]

Lots and lots of jingles that he is found safe and sound! My thoughts are with everyone dealing with the flooding.

[Timex]

Great big jingles from ny!

[DiscoMom]

Just adding my jingles...I can't even imagine!

[spotnnotfarm]

I was going to start a thread about this but SpotNNot beat me to it.

Karen is my cousin. I've ridden Rico before and he is a real sweetie. Karen got him as a greenie and has made great progress with him. He is her first horse and the pride and joy of Karen and her daughter. I am not in the GA area, but I get periodic updates via facebook and videos on youtube. I was in tears reading Karen's email this morning.

I will forward this thread to her, I'm sure it will warm her heart to know that so many people are sending prayers and jingles.
BES

Hey Blue Eyes-

Please keep us posted. I was going to help search but now our well pump has stopped working so I need to help my husband. Please let us know what you hear. Karen and Rico have a special relationship. I will update anything I hear.

Christina

[Vesper Sparrow]

That is awful! Andy and BB are jingling like crazy for a safe return!

[Lori T]

Sending major jingles from Florida. How horrible...I hope he is found safe soon.

[Equilibrium]

I'm just seeing this now. Huge jingles for Karen and Rico. How terrifying and awful.

Terri

[Skeezix]

Jingles for Karen and Rico!!!!!

[LuvMyTB]

Oh my god. Karen must be absolutely devastated....HUGE JINGLES from IL that Rico is found safe and sound.

[hipy]

OMG how horrible, jingling like mad from Texas!

[Mimi La Rue]

Major Jingles for Rico and Karen! I hope they find him safe soon.

[JSwan]

I will be hoping and praying that he is found safe and sound.

[spotnnotfarm]

I did speak with karen today. I was unable to help search since our well pump died and we have to fix it. However Karen said still no news on poor Rico. They may do a search buy air to try and find him. There were three horses missing, one was found, one died and Rico. I am in shock and feel such sadness for her. She adores him and he does her. It is such a horrible situation. Thanks again for your prayers and support.

[jilltx]

***HUGE*** TEXAS-sized ***JINGLES*** for Rico and Karen.

[jenm]

Sending many jingles from CA to Karen and Rico. I can't imagine what Karen must be feeling and my heart goes out to her. Will also add some prayers to the jingles!

[li'l bit]

Sending Jingles and heartfelt best wishes to Karen and Rico.

[BlueEyedSorrel]

Spotnnot,
Thanks for the update. I have emailed Karen, but figured she is probably not by her computer but out searching for Rico. I am at work, where my cell phone reception is dicey and the university phones don't allow long distance calls without a code (I am a lowly peon, so I don't have the code). I have been preoccupied all day long with this, and will call Karen tonight to let her know she's in my thoughts.
BES

[Sport]

I can't even imagine going through this. Jingling for Karen and Rico

[kookicat]

How awful. Sending jingles!

[arabhorse2]

Karen and Rico are in my thoughts. I'll keep them in my prayers that he's found safe and sound.

[JoZ]

Huge, warm, drying jingles from the flood plain of the Snoqualmie River... I know all too well what you are all going through. I have not had horses missing or swept away but a friend did -- they were found safe though cut up a bit.

Please tell Karen we're all praying for Rico's safe return, BUT be careful and stay safe yourself. Mother Nature can be one scary lady, and water is a formidable opponent.

[Trevelyan96]

Huge jingles for Karen and Rico from me and MY Rico. I hope he is found safe soon!

[KathyR]

Any new news? Jingling, jingling from McDonough, GA.

[HorsesinHaiti]

Prayers from Haiti still.

[spotnnotfarm]

Well there is no nothing new. Rico is still missing. They may see if a pilot can fly over the area to see if they can spot him. Karen is the kindest person, even with Rico missing she was talking about organizing a barn clean up day for the BO. Please keep them in your prayers.

[Eventer55]

Jingles from Virginia!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keeping you and all others in this terrible situation in our prayers.

[eventgroupie2]

Yet more jingles and prayers from VA that he be found soon!

[FatCatFarm]

Hope he's found safe and sound and returns home soon. Jingles; Jingles and More Jingles!

[bird4416]

I keep coming back to this thread hoping for a happy update. Huge jingles on a safe recovery of Rico. I hope he is happy and dry in someone's barn waiting to be found.

[Puddin Pie]

More jingles from NC.

[birdsong]

I just found this thread too. I will say a very special prayer tonight for Karen that her precious Rico is found safely. How does one stay focused with that nightmare happening...and to think she is wanting to help others.

I am from Ga and remember what happens when rivers crest.

[snkstacres]

yup hope he found his way into someones farm and is warm and dry awaiting his mommy.

huge huge jingles from sunkissed.

[jen-s]

Just found this thread. So sorry about Rico and will be jingling and praying from NC. Please let Karen know that we're rooting for them both.

[horseluver1]

Jingling from PA that Rico is safe and sound. Praying for everyone dealing with the flooding.

[Zu Zu]

Jingles continue for Rico and Karen ~ thoughts and prayers for all involved.

[jenm]

I keep coming back to this thread hoping for a happy update.

Me too!! Still jingling and praying for Rico's safe return.

[Across Sicily]

Sending more jingles from IL. Thinking of Rico!

[JoZ]

About to go to bed... late night jingles and prayers for Rico and Karen!

[amdfarm]

Adding my jingles and prayers to Karen and Rico also. Hopefully Rico has found high ground or has been rescued already and just hasn't found his way to back to Karen yet.

If he's grey he should be easier to spot via air or whatnot.

JINGLES................

[spotnnotfarm]

From Karens facebook posting,

Hey..BAD NEWS>>>Willowbrook flooded beyond belief. RIco is still missing
!!! Had 2 planes inthe air looking for him today. No luck. Bear drowned in the creek and Bud was found munching on grass downstream onthe other side of the creek. No... fencing left. Terri almost drowned...stuck in his trailer...spent the night hanging on for his life up in a big tree. over 6 feet water inthe barn. Stll door found thousands of feet down the creek. Terris trailer and truck got carried by the water over by the big arena..as well as my horse trailer...it went about the lenghts of 2 foot ball fields or longer . Muddy muddy mess. Fields covered by 1-3 feet of sand. Please pray for Rico's safe return!!!

I am so sad the planes did not see him.

[equineartworks]

This is just awful, so many jingles for everyone coming from us in NY. We had EPIC flooding a couple of years ago...I will never forget how hopeless and alone we all felt. :no:

[foundationmare]

I am so hoping for some good news about Rico today. The coverage of the flooding is just unbelievable and so very sad for everyone who's been devastated. And, of course, thinking about all of the animals who are in need of help.

Still jingling.

[glimmerling]

Friends of mine are out searching for him right now. Please keep jingling for Karen and for Leslie and all the friends of Willowbrook.

[glimmerling]

BTW: http://www.douglascountysentinel.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Horse+stable+suffers+major+damage-+loses+at+least+one+horse%20&id=3686149-Horse+stable+suffers+major+damage-+loses+at+least+one+horse&instance=west_ga_news

[jagatl]

Jingling furiously here. I've have been following in horror since yesterday. Used to be part of the Willowbrook family years ago. Please keep us posted.

[BlueEyedSorrel]

I have not spoken with Karen, tried calling her last night and got her voicemail. Our family is a large one (French Catholic, lots of aunts, uncles, sibs and cousins;)), so I understand if it is too much to keep repeating the story to everyone, especially when it's bad news.

I did get an email from Karen late last night. She is exhausted and has barely slept or eaten in 2 days. She is very touched by all the jingles and prayers (I sent her the link to this thread). The search continues today.

Sorry I don't have better news. Willowbrook was a gorgeous facility and Leslie and her sons are just the nicest people. I remember watching Leslie school a young warmblood (don't remember the name, but he was a tall, black or dark brown gelding, just beautiful). She was so vocal with her praise, you could hear it across the farm and it was so moving to see the horse respond.

BES

[SomethingDazzling]

!!!Jingles!!!! Goodluck!, I hope all is found safe & well!

[Zu Zu]

Sending more Karen and Rico JINGLES !!! JINGLE JINGLE JINGLE & AO ~ AO ~ AO ~ Always Optimistic !

[MediaMD]

This is the only place we're getting any news here in NC about the flooding and its terrible toll ...we are most anxiously awaiting what we all hope and pray will be good news about Rico and other precious equines and their families. Please do keep us UTD as much as you can. Wish we were closer and could do more than pray from the sidelines.

[msj]

More jingles coming from NY.

I do hope Rico has found safe high ground.

My heart goes out to all those affected by the flooding. :cry:

[lcw579]

Jingles and prayers from PA - I have been checking this thread morning and evening hoping for a happy update.

[lovemyoldguy]

This is the first thread I checked when I logged on this morning - I'm praying for Rico, for Karen and for all the searchers. I hope there's good news soon......

[johnnysauntie]

Adding jingles from IL. Unimaginable.

[3horsemom]

just checking. and hoping for a good outcome.

[jnel]

More jingles for Rico's safe return.

[ddashaq]

Just checking in for an update. Still jingling from Kentucky!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Yes, still jingling!!

[eventgroupie2]

Continued jingles from VA!

[spotnnotfarm]

Sadly no updates to report.

[TheRedFox]

Lots of Jingles heading your way.

[starrysky]

Second round of jingles here!

[Eventer55]

More jingles heading your way!!!!!!!!!!11

[tweeter]

I keep checking and hoping for a happy ending. The scenes on the news are horrific. More NC jingles going up!

[Horse with No Name]

Mega jingles from across the seas for Rico and his people.

[BlueEyedSorrel]

Still jingling. Wish I had an update but have not heard anything
BES

[Liberty]

I keep checking and hoping for a happy ending. The scenes on the news are horrific...

Same here. Continuing mega jingles from VA.

[jenm]

Still jingling in California! I hope Rico is safe in someone's barn...

[foundationmare]

Please, please, please some good news. Rico, where are you, buddy?

[sidepasser]

I keep checking this thread hoping for good news...

[Catersun]

more jingles from Coastal SC

[glimmerling]

No news yet. Friends of mine searched all day with Karen et al. Leslie's place is a disaster. Arena, trailers and pastures destroyed. The barn has 8 or so inches of mud in it. Please pray for the Olsens, Karen and their friends and family. Donations would likely be appreciated as their belongings are destroyed simplysoutherndressage.com

[FatCatFarm]

No news yet. Friends of mine searched all day with Karen et al. Leslie's place is a disaster. Arena, trailers and pastures destroyed. The barn has 8 or so inches of mud in it. Please pray for the Olsens, Karen and their friends and family. Donations would likely be appreciated as their belongings are destroyed simplysoutherndressage.com

Footage of Willowbrook: http://my.wsbtv.com/_Willowbrook-Equestrian-Center/video/793894/6690.html?b=

Still hoping for the safe return of Rico.

[Bogie]

Jingling for your horse!

[snkstacres]

Wow, I was hoping for some good news but alas, no news is still good news isnt it.

[ChocoMare]

Christina.... would it be possible for me to trailer Penny in and join you/Grover to do some searching ourselves?

[*JumpIt*]

Many jingles and prayers!

[certifiedgirl]

Sending many many jingles for the safe return of Rico- I was thinking of you guys tonite as I was doing barn chores, I can't imagine how worried your friend must be. I hope tomorrow brings some good news!!!

[jilltx]

Still ***JINGLING*** for Rico and all else involved. It looks just awful. :(

[Across Sicily]

Still jingling away for poor Rico :(

[ReSomething]

This has just been nasty, like somebody said on another thread they should fold the country in the middle and send all that water to the fires in CA. I really hope that Rico is located in good shape, and soon. Lots of jingles from KY.

[spotnnotfarm]

Still no Rico. I am planning on going today depending on how long it takes a contractor to fix my water.
Will update later today.

Choco-Last I heard the mub was several feet deep so I will see today about searching on horseback. I heard some people are searching other areas with their horses if the terrian is ok. I will let you know.

[jagatl]

Checking in morning and night hoping for some good news. Still jingling hard from Gwinnett County.

[jagatl]

No news yet. Friends of mine searched all day with Karen et al. Leslie's place is a disaster. Arena, trailers and pastures destroyed. The barn has 8 or so inches of mud in it. Please pray for the Olsens, Karen and their friends and family. Donations would likely be appreciated as their belongings are destroyed simplysoutherndressage.com

Found typo in the above link...it's www.dressagesimplysouthern.com
Also...
www.willowbrookequestriancenter.com

[FalseImpression]

Still jingling loudly from Ontario and hoping against hope Rico did not get stuck in that mud, but that he found solid ground and is happily grazing.
Maybe they should look for a chestnut rather than a grey!
Jingles...

[Fox Wood Farm]

This is so tragic. The BO, Leslie O'Neal Olsen, is my cousin and we grew up as riding buddies and back-door neighbors. Ironically, one of my happiest childhood memories is when Leslie and I used to swim our horses in the farm pond between our houses. Many jingles that Rico can swim.

I can't imagine the devastation of the farm. It was such a beautiful place. I was just in GA last week to see my mother and almost went out to Villa Rica to drop in on Leslie. Wish I had...

[msj]

I keep checking in to see if there's any news. Like someone else said, no news is probably good news.

Many, many, many jingles for Karen that Rico is found safe and sound.

Ditto for jingles for the Olsen's. Thank heavens they have such wonderful videos and pics on their websites of just how beautiful the farm was before the floods. The video of the farm afterwards shows how sad the devastation is. :cry:

[glimmerling]

Jagatl Thanks for the link fix. I was typing from (faulty) memory.

No news yet. Keep the jingles going!

[snkstacres]

still jingling like crazy. On a good note, no buzzards have been flying around overhead indicating death so..................................things are still looking good. Yup, he could be hung up or stuck somewhere but..................he can live for a while that way and with lots of people looking for him, he should be found. Villa Rica is a busy place, not a lot of woods to really hide out in for any length of time.

come on home Rico.

[jenm]

Still jingling like crazy for Rico's safe return!

[lovemyoldguy]

Me, too. Hang in there, Rico!!! (And major hugs for Karen and Co. too.)

[DiscoMom]

Just adding my continued jingles to everyone impacted by the floods and resulting destruction! I keep checking this thread throughout the day hoping for an update that Rico has been found safe.

[starrysky]

Still no word? Jingles!!!

[spotnnotfarm]

Well I spent some time with Karen today helping her look and hang up posters.
It is so sad. The woods are so filled with debris that there is no way a 4-wheeler or horse could be used to search. We spoke to everyone we saw to ask them to keep a lookout for Rico. We are hoping he found his way into one of the many pastures in the area and maybe he will be noticed soon. There is so much mud and devistation. Some of the people we talked to said the wall of water was up to 20 feet in some areas. Very sad. We also found out that someone is putting out flyers that 3 other horses are missing. I do not know who owns them but if you are in the area keep an eye out.

I went to the farm and it is horrible. The rings have huge holes and ruts in them. The stalls are piled with mud. Debris is everywhere.

Keeping praying!

[MistyBlue]

Dman, saw you had replied and had hoped to see Rico was found.
My continued good thoughts that he's found safe and healthy and my condolences to Leslie for the damage to her farm and the horse they lost.

[FalseImpression]

still jingling for Rico, Karen and now the other horses too.
What a terrible situation.
Have the waters receded in most areas?

[ddashaq]

Just checking in again. Sorry to hear he has not been found, I cannot imagine what his owner must be going through. My thoughts are with her.

[JohnDeere]

Jingles for all involved. We get flooding but not like that.

Come home Rico!

[spotnnotfarm]

"Have the waters receded in most areas?"

Yes, the water is starting to get back to normal. However, there are so many LARGE trees down that it can be impossible to get through the woods. I just hope and pray that he finds his way to someone! Karen is holding up considering. COME HOME RICO!!!

[FalseImpression]

I looked at the original site for the barn and there is a picture of Karen. All we can see from the horse are two little pointed ears. They are grey. Is it Rico?
Still jingling and hoping he is just hiding, not stuck somewhere.
You know, so many times, when a child is missing, people search and search. Then the child is found just beyond the search area. Maybe it is time to look further afield?

[spotnnotfarm]

Yesterday they searched for 5 hours. He have looked several miles away from the barn. Yes the grey ears is Rico.

I am not sure if I did this correctly but here is a picture of Rico,

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2028010&id=1531530989&l=5d22394961

[jpeg]

Still jingling like crazy in MD for Rico's safe return. :(

[eventgroupie2]

Continued jingles for a happy ending from VA!!!!

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

We also found out that someone is putting out flyers that 3 other horses are missing. I do not know who owns them but if you are in the area keep an eye out. Keeping praying!

I so hope you find him and that its a good outcome. How heartbreaking this all is. I'd read in an article on CNN that one farm is missing 3 yearlings that washed away. I'd posted the article and link in the GA thread.

[BlueEyedSorrel]

I was sooooo hoping to hear some good news this morning. Still jingling!

This is a short video of Rico with Karen's daughter from about a year ago, with some still shots of Rico at the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5haVjCjHOHo&feature=channel_page

BES

[Catersun]

*sniffle sniffle* I just watched that Vid the BES posted....

still jingling...

[monstrpony]

I cannot imagine the misery that this horse's people are going through. Still jingling for a miracle.

[Eventer55]

I'm sure this has been done, but my husband flys with the Virginia Defense Force which is a Virginia militia. They do things like search for lost people, horses etc. Does Georgia have anything like this, if so give them a call.

If you don't know, you can call the local airport and find out.

Still jingling for all lost horses.

[LessIsMore17]

HUGE huge jingles for Rico...what a kind and honest boy he looks like from the videos...

Has Karen given any thought to contacting an animal communicator?

[jagatl]

Thanks for sharing the video of Rico. He looks like such a sweet and kind horse. Hoping he is found soon and thinking about Karen, Leslie and the rest of the gang out there. I boarded at Willowbrook for a couple years about 8-9 years ago. The damage is devestating. Praying and jingling 24/7 here.

[cloudyandcallie]

I'm sure this has been done, but my husband flys with the Virginia Defense Force which is a Virginia militia. They do things like search for lost people, horses etc. Does Georgia have anything like this, if so give them a call.

If you don't know, you can call the local airport and find out.

Still jingling for all lost horses.

The GA national guard has been activated and is out helping, but people need to contact them about missing animals, as they will be turning them in to local humane societies. If people will call up to the agriculture dept at the capitol building, the people there can tell missing horse owners where animals are being taken in each county.

[chai]

What a sad story. Sending New England jingles for Rico's safe recovery.

[Wraper2]

HUGE huge jingles for Rico...what a kind and honest boy he looks like from the videos...

Has Karen given any thought to contacting an animal communicator?

I have a friend who is a comunicator, I have asked her to see if she can locate him. Anything to help find this dear boy.

[hossluva]

I was hoping to jump to the end and find he was home. Simply horrible ~ prayers for a safe return.

[jenm]

I was hoping to jump to the end and find he was home. Simply horrible ~ prayers for a safe return.

Me too. Still jingling and jingling here in CA.

[Tilly]

OMG - that is just horrible. Jingles and prayers for a safe and speedy return.

[flea]

I too keep checking for good news! Please keep us posted, we are praying for you. Many horses were lost in our 98 flood, from childrens ponys to short listed dressage horses. BUT...MANY were recovered also, hang in there! He is very well out there and will be returned to you!

[ayrabz]

I also raced to the last page, praying for that happy ending.
So, praying still...for Rico and those who love him, and of course, anyone else in this situation because of this tragedy!

[sidepasser]

Oh man, I cannot believe Rico hasn't been spotted by someone!! Huge jingles that he is found soon.

[foundationmare]

Please...something?? I'm resisting sleep to get updates about Rico. My heart just breaks for him and his people. I'm sure they're bereft. Jingles and best wishes.

[glimmerling]

According to Drew's girlfriends facebook: Just to let everyone know, we did find rico, but he had already went to horse heaven. Please pray for Karen and Emily.

[Tilly]

Oh my gosh. . . I am so very sorry for his owners :cry:

[tweeter]

I'm so very sorry.

Godspeed Rico.

[LisaO]

I am so sorry to hear about Rico. A terrible thing.

[SarahandSam]

How awful... my condolences and sympathy to Rico's people...

[flea]

Oh no...please tell them we all are so sorry and thinking of them at this time!

[ddashaq]

I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs and thoughts to his people. Not the ending I was hoping for at all.:(

Godspeed, Rico.

[ChocoMare]

While I feared this would be the outcome, I had hoped for the best. :(

Christina/Spot: Please let Leslie know that we're all so very sorry and are praying her through. :cry:

[HenryisBlaisin']

OMG so sorry to hear about the outcome for Rico! I'm glad his owners were able to find his body and I hope that will at least bring a little closure.

Run free, Rico.

[shea'smom]

How heartbreaking. I was so hoping for good news. Life sucks, sometimes.
Hugs to all involved.

[spotnnotfarm]

Rico was found today in a field. It appeared he passed and did not suffer. Karen is upset but is also glad to have some closure.

Please keep them in you prayers. A truly special and wonderful animal has gone to heaven.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I know Karen is overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness shown by everyone.

[Sugarbrook]

Not what I wanted to hear. Warm thoughts to his family. We know he is up with all the rest of our ponies and horses from this year.

[FatCatFarm]

That just blows! So very sorry to hear.

Somewhere...somewhere in time's own space

There must be some sweet pastured place

Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow

Some Paradise where horses go.

For by the love that guides my pen

I know great horses live again.

-Stanley Harrison

[Zu Zu]

So very sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers for Karen and her family during this most difficult time. RIP RICO.

[anita m]

I'm very sorry to hear the news. I had so hoped he would be found safe.

[Quinn]

That's incredibly sad. I'm so sorry.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

[MistyBlue]

Shite, just saw the update. :no:
My deepest condolences to Karen. :(

[lovemyoldguy]

Oh, damn. I was so hoping that he would be ok.

Please let Karen know that she's in my thoughts and prayers, and has my deepest condolences.

Rest in peace, Rico.

[clint]

I was so hoping for a happy ending. God speed to the Bridge, Rico.:cry::cry:

[DiscoMom]

How Awful!!!! I haven't been able to stop thinking of Rico and praying he would be found safe. Just heartbreaking! My thoughts continue to be with all of you in that area.

[Coreene]

I am so sorry.

[sidepasser]

Oh dear, not the news I was hoping to see tonight but am glad that there is closure to Rico being missing.

My condolences to Karen and everyone associated with Rico.

[Buffyblue]

What a shame. My condolences to all who loved Rico.

[Budrow]

How terrible! Not the outcome I was hoping for! My sincere condolences!

[FalseImpression]

I am so sad. I was still hoping for his return. I hope he did not suffer and I am sure he will be remembered by those who knew him and now, also by those who did not.
Lots of hugs to Karen and her daughter.
RIP Rico, you were beautiful!

[jenm]

Oh no...My heart broke when I saw the updated headline. Like everyone else on this thread, I was so hoping and praying for a positive outcome.

My sincere condolences to Karen and her friends who loved Rico, I will keep them all in my prayers. I'm so saddened by this news. :(

RIP Rico.

[ReSomething]

That's not good. I'm sorry, but glad that the body was found so the family could have peace knowing what happened. Godspeed Rico.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Karen, I only "know" you through Nicole, and she talked about Rico when she visited you last year when she went to ASH. I am so very sorry for your loss. I was so hoping he'd be found grazing, just a distance away.

[LessonLearned]

Oh no! I had been checking this thread and had been jingling for the best.

RIP Rico and continued jingles for his family :(

[BasqueMom]

I am so sorry--may his memory help heal Karen's broken heart.

[Chief2]

So sorry to hear the news. We have been following the htread and were hoping he would make it. Hugs and condolences. :(

[amdfarm]

Damn!! My heart sank when I read the updated title. :cry: I'm so sorry. Condolences to Karen and her family.

Godspeed Rico!

(((HUGS)))

[trubandloki]

Godspeed Rico!

My deepest condolences to Karen.

[eventgroupie2]

Hugs from VA- so sorry this happened.

[jpeg]

Heartbreaking. I'm so very sorry. :cry:

[Thomas_1]

Sorry to hear the sad news.

[twofatponies]

:(

So sorry to hear a sad outcome to this story.

[Lori T]

I, like everyone else was hoping for a good outcome. I am so sorry that didn't happen. My condolences.

[WaningMoon]

Oh no, I am so very sorry to hear that Rico did not make it. I have been following this and had so much hope for him. Mother nature can sure change our lives in an instant for sure. Again , Im so sorry.

[Dispatcher]

As everyone else, I am SO sorry to hear this. I too have been following, thinking for sure he would be found alive and well.

[Angela Freda]

Rico was found today in a field. It appeared he passed and did not suffer. Karen is upset but is also glad to have some closure.

I just had a feeling... so sorry.

[monstrpony]

Shucks. So very sorry. :cry::cry:

[HighFlyinBey++]

I'm so very, very sorry.

[Debbie]

I'm so sorry. I have been lurking on this thread and hoping for a happy outcome.

[BlueEyedSorrel]

I just heard the news this morning. So so sorry. My heart is breaking for Karen and her daughter. Karen's brother went down to GA from OH to be with her and I've sent flowers
BES

[msj]

Like the others, I'm so very sorry to hear the news. I was also hoping he'd be found grazing peacefully in a high and dry pasture. :cry: My sincere condolences to Karen and her family and to all those that were searching for him. :cry:

[jilltx]

:( Damn. I am so sorry.

[lcw579]

So sorry to hear the sad news.

[MrWinston]

I too have been following this thread and hoping for a better ending to this story. I'm so sorry for Rico and for Karen. So tragic, I hope she can find another horse partner to heal her heart.

[LLDM]

No words but my deepest regrets. I am so, so sorry. I am glad he was found though and Karen will no longer have to worry and wonder. :sadsmile:

SCFarm

[hossluva]

Thoughts and prayers for everyone down there enduring the floods.

So sorry to hear about Rico - onward to greener pastures where the bridges are made of rainbows... I know a little grey appy who's probably already taken him under her wing.

[kookicat]

I'm so sorry. :(

[KathyR]

So sorry.

[foundationmare]

What a sad, sad day. So very sorry for your heartbreak and loss. That video is going to haunt me now.

[Mimi La Rue]

Heartbreaking. :cry:

[JohnDeere]

I was also hoping he'd be found grazing peacefully in a high and dry pasture.

He is there now.

So sorry for your loss.

[FLIPPED HER HALO]

I'm so sorry! This made me cry . . . I feel so bad for Rico's family. I am glad he was found so they have that closure and feel bad their hearts are breaking. Gospeed Rico . . . :cry:

[maxxtrot]

so sorry :(

[snkstacres]

Words cant express my sorrow. RIP Rico

[Tiempo]

This is so terribly sad, I'm so sorry for poor Rico and all who love him.

[Zu Zu]

Thoughts and prayers continue for Karen and her family during this most difficult time.

[Cancara]

Moved to tears. Sad news. Best wishes to those who loved and lost him.

[Castlegate]

My deepest sympathies.. RIP Rico

[jen-s]

Thoughts, prayers, and hugs for all involved. So sorry to see the update but glad that she'll have some closure.

[Saidapal]

I am so truly sorry. Like everybody I was hoping for a happy ending. I'm bummed and can't imagine how Karen feels. Prayers and jingles of a different sort now being sent your way.

[starrysky]

Crap. I was really hoping for a happy ending on this one, even though I feared the worst... RIP Rico, and my condolences to his people. VERY sad.

[bf1]

What a very sad ending. I am thinking of you.....

[Rubyfree]

I'm so sorry, but so glad to hear that he did not suffer & that healing can start now. My thoughts are with Karen and all those who loved him. Godspeed Rico.