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Please hoist a Guinness in honor of my old buddy Shamrock, who died this morning

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  • #101
    Very sorry to hear about this wonderful horse leaving us!

    "What's a fish without eyes? ... A fsh."
    "If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up somewhere else."

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    • #102
      Here's to Shamrock!!
      My best buddy turns 23 today. I hope he can have all the fun and dignity that Rocky did. I love his picture in your profile.

      Member of the Baby Greenie Support Group
      Finally down to a manageable number!

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      • #103
        So sorry for your loss Erin. It sounds like you shared a lot of wonderful years together.

        Raising my glass and toasting Shamrock right now.
        Ristra Ranch Equestrian Jewelry

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        • #104
          So sorry about Rocky. Hoisting a glass of wine and hope that will do. (((Erin)))

          I'm not crazy. I'm just a little unwell.
          I\'m not crazy. I\'m just a little unwell.

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          • #105
            Erin,

            I'm so sorry about Shamrock, I have every confidence my old Irish Thoroughbred will be meeting him at the Rainbow Bridge and they will have a heck of a Saint Paddy's night!

            Several years ago I lost my old guy who'd been with me for over 20 years, from natural causes. Indeed a shock because he appeared healthy and there was no warning, but far preferable to suffering and/or disease. He lived a great life and died happy. I miss him every day but thank God he left me the way he did. All we can give them is the best life possible in return for all they give us. I know you did just that, and I know he is smiling on you tonight and feeling fortunate to have been your partner.

            Thinking of you as you grieve...

            "just remember this my girl, when you look up in the sky, you can see the stars but still not see the light." -The Eagles (song by J. Tempchin/R. Stradlund)
            \"just remember this my girl, when you look up in the sky, you can see the stars but still not see the light.\" -The Eagles (song by J. Tempchin/R. Stradlund)

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            • #106
              Erin, no guiness, i'm afraid , howabout Heinikin,orBudd? ; Rocky was toasted ,I imagine he's running around with Charisma, Dirty Harry, Merry Meeting, and Calypso

              breeder of Mercury!

              remember to enjoy the moment, and take a momento enjoy!, and give thanks for thesewonderful horses in our lives.
              breeder of Mercury!

              remember to enjoy the moment, and take a moment to enjoy and give God the glory for these wonderful horses in our lives.BECAUSE: LIFE is What Happens While Making Other Plans

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              • #107
                Erin, I'm so sorry for your loss. But I'm glad Shamrock's passing was peaceful.

                3/17 is a sad day for me; 15 years ago this day I lost my grandfather, and 2 years ago my 14 y/o kitty.

                But in a way it's sort of an honor that they passed on a holiday known for its good times, great drinks, and blessings galore. And I can't help thinking it was no coincidence that Shamrock "went home" on St. Patrick's day.

                He clearly lived a long, wonderful life, with the best of care and all the love you could give him. All horses should be that lucky.

                ((((((HUGS)))))) to you.

                "Good horses train themselves. It's the common ones you can't figure out what to do with."
                ~Jim Dennis 1923-2004

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                • #108
                  Dear Erin, I am so sorry for your loss.

                  I know you know this already, but you gave him a terrific life and he knows that he was loved and cherished.

                  Oh, can you just imagine what a St. Paddy's party they must be having in horse heaven! I can just see all of our wonderful friends up there, hoisting a few in honor of Rocky and sharing stories of those crazy humans of theirs.

                  ***** Currently assigned to the mouth-gaping, lip-flapping, head-twisting, wood-chewing, boot-shredding phase of baby greenie ownership! *****
                  Congratulate me! My CANTER cutie is an honor student at Goofball University!

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                  • #109
                    I'm so sorry for your loss.... :sad:

                    But, we all toasted Rocky this evening! He must be enjoying his freedom and regained youth in heaven!

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                    NEW YORK HORSE RESCUE

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                    • #110
                      What a lovely boy, Erin. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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                      • #111
                        How lucky you were to have such a wonderful boy!
                        My condolences to you-- but remember to always look back upon your memories of him with a smile-- and not sadness.

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                        • #112
                          What wonderful years you had together. What a loved horse he was. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing his story with us....

                          Cheers to Shamrock...................
                          ReRiders Rock *grins*

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                          • #113
                            Erin, I'm late to this, but hoping you are out, now, telling some outrageous story about your excellent friend.
                            You were both lucky to have been so loved.
                            The big man -- my lost prince

                            The little brother, now my main man

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                            • #114
                              Oh, Erin, I'm so sorry, but so happy that you had a wonderful life together. And on St. Patrick's Day. How strange is life. Both of you are to be envied at the joy you gave each other. A life of mutual self-preservation at times, at the look of that table!

                              You were lucky to bring him whereever you went. I'm sure he appreciated the life you gave him. He will undoubtedly be waiting for you across Rainbow Bridge as you were waiting him to come off that trailer in Arizona.

                              Peace to both of you.
                              Jessica

                              My Photo Albums

                              "When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes."
                              -- Shakespeare, Henry V
                              Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Gandhi

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                              • #115
                                A toast for Rocky tonight, with swallow or two of fine irish whisky...

                                BJ

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                                • #116
                                  Awwww. Erin...it's like a whole piece of your life has gone over Rainbow Bridge...but what a great life the two of you shared!

                                  I can't be sad...so I will hoist my Merlot and hope Rocky and you accept the sentiment behind it.

                                  To a grand horse--Shamrock!

                                  Huzzah!
                                  one oak, lots of canyons

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                                  • #117
                                    Erin,

                                    Hoisting in Shamrock's honor! Have an old guy about his age or a little more. His time is drawing near--hope it can be a peaceful one like
                                    Shamrock's.

                                    Shamrock sounds like a superstar and one of those who will leave a hole in your heart for a long time to come. What memories he has left you, though!!!!!

                                    Julie
                                    www.centaurfencing.com
                                    "The Horse-Friendly Fence"

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                                    • #118
                                      Erin, I am so sorry. He was beautiful. And what a fitting tribute to his momma (who has an Irish name) and his life, to go to the Bridge on St. Patrick's day.

                                      Godspeed, sweet Shamrock.

                                      ((((((hugs))))))
                                      Linda

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                                      Wear a frown, have wrinkles.

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                                      • #119
                                        How sad - but what a great picture of him. He sounds (and looks) like he was great fun. I'm sorry for your loss. I hoist my virtual Guiness to him (i'm at work)
                                        "Cats aren't clean; they're covered with cat spit."
                                        - John S Nichols (1745-1846,writer/printer)

                                        Don't come for me - I didn't send for you.

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                                        • #120
                                          OldenburgMom said it much better than I ever could. Ioften avoid threads involving the loss of a loved one, for a day or two, sometimes I post, sometimes I don't. In every case the stories bring back all the memories of the horses I've loved and lost. With each memory, they live on in our hearts. It's a beautiful tribut, as I read I could picture him,galloping x-country, rolling in the mud, enjoying a wonderful life.
                                          He will live in our memories forever.

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