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  • #61
    Sorry to read about your loss, SID. But I know first hand his semen is stored away and can highly recommend it as my mare caught on 1st attempt with the frozen. I bred last year because of his fabulous temperment and athletic movement. Looking forward to the foaling in the spring. Best wishes.

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    • #62
      My condolences Sid. What sad news.
      As is our confidence, so is our capacity. ~W. Hazlitt

      Gift Hill Farm

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      • #63
        I hope that the hoof prints that Bo left on your heart, all the lovely memories you have of him and his daughters will bring you comfort. Hugs!
        Terri Chabaud
        Zydeco Farm/Zydeco Sport Horses
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        • #64
          So very sorry for the loss of your beloved stallion. I came to your barn once a few years ago and when you introduced me to Boleem, the love and pride you felt for him was so evident -- he was a lovely and lovable boy.
          ~Another proud member of the TrakehNERD clique ~

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          • #65
            Godspeed Boleem. Big hugs.

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            • #66
              I'm so terribly sorry. May the wonderful memories of him help to get you through this very sad time.

              http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff
              \"If you are going through hell, keep going.\" ~Churchill~

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              • #67
                dear Susan, I am so very sad and sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful and precious Boleem.
                He was a grand gentleman - and your love for him, your care of him, and your honouring of him shone through in everything you said and did for him.
                My heart is breaking for you, but I hope that you can take comfort in knowing that you were both blessed to have found one another.

                take care
                Gail
                A Fine Romance. April 1991 - June 2016. Loved forever.

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                • #68
                  I'm so sorry...
                  Eliza
                  www.foxwoodhanoverians.com

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                  • #69
                    sid, I also want to give you my deepest sympathies. It is so difficult to lose a horse you've had such a strong bond with for so many years. I'm glad that you have two of his daughters to remember him by and keep his bloodlines alive, as well as some frozen semen to allow further breedings. He was a grand gentleman indeed. So charismatic. He will be missed.
                    "We don't ride the clock. We ride the horse." Reiner Klimke.
                    http://community.webshots.com/user/arnikaelf

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                      #70
                      Thanks to all for the kind words.

                      I think the hard part of something like this is how unexpected and how fast this happened. But so many of us have been there with horses, no? We all face this inevitability and, in fact I was "prepared" to let Bo go when he went through that metabolic founder situation several years ago. He was doing so well, this caught me way off guard.

                      For the many who have been there, I think it takes a while to reconcile those emotions due to the sheer surprise of "sudden loss".

                      I told a few friends the hardest thing that will take some getting used to is that it's just suddenly so damned quiet around here. I was so used to his vocals. Having the first stall in the barn, which is about 100 ft. from my house, he has literally been my "roommate" who has been within sight for over a decade. First face (with a nicker) to see in the a.m. and last one (with a nicker) before hitting the sack. He was very vocal in announcing anyone arriving or anything unusual. I live alone, but with Bo I never needed a guard dog..

                      In fact, my other stallion, King's Camelot, didn't come into his stall for dinner last night (as he usually does with lots of vocalizing too). We had to call him in (a first!). I had no idea it was Bo who was letting him know it was time to eat all these years..

                      The big presence of this little, gracious and big-hearted athletic creature on my farm and in my life has left a big void. But a new normal will emerge. It does for all of us.

                      BTW, I was keeping the stiff upper lip yesterday until last evening when I read some of the posts some lovely pm's that were sent. Then I watched his stallion video with Sharon on top, had a good long cry. Thanks to all -- I needed that. Then thanked my stars I had him an extra two years.

                      He lived a good long and productive life that brought a lot of joy to a lot of people, including me.

                      I'm babbling. Thanks again,

                      Susan
                      Last edited by sid; Nov. 21, 2009, 06:24 PM. Reason: typos, as always.
                      www.littlebullrun@aol.com See Little Bull Run's stallions at:
                      "Argosy" - YouTube and "Boleem" - YouTube
                      Boleem @ 1993 National Dressage Symposium - YouTube

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                      • #71
                        Hey, Susan. Like I said on the other thread--he must have wanted to "visit" Bo Peep. They're probably having fun together. It was hard but we know when it's the right thing to do. Rebecca

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                          #72
                          Now wouldn't have THAT be an awesome match up! In another life...
                          www.littlebullrun@aol.com See Little Bull Run's stallions at:
                          "Argosy" - YouTube and "Boleem" - YouTube
                          Boleem @ 1993 National Dressage Symposium - YouTube

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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by ahf View Post
                            i am so terribly saddened to hear this. You may think you were blessed to have him in your life - but i think he was even more blessed to have you in his for his last 13 years.
                            This. Aw Susan, I am so sorry. Words are just so inadequate. He really was amazing and again, very lucky. Hugs to you.

                            SCFarm
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                            • #74
                              Hugs. My condolences.
                              http://www.leakycreek.com/
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                              John P. Smith II 1973-2009 Love Always
                              Father, Husband, Friend, Firefighter- Cancer Sucks- Cure Melanoma

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                              • #75
                                I am so sorry that you have lost your special horse. But I am glad he had such a kind and wonderful person in his life.

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                                • #76
                                  SID,

                                  Big hugs. It's still hard to believe it happened. I have been thinking of you much since I heard the news. With the good fortune of not only being an amazing horse but also a stallion, I hope your heart can heel with the little glimpses of him living on through his children.

                                  Rachel
                                  www.quiethavenfarm.com

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                                  • #77
                                    Sid...my condolences on your loss.
                                    www.draygonfynedesign.ca

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                                    • #78
                                      I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier, but I want to send you my condolences as well. He was such a lovely boy and it is always difficult to lose someone so very special.
                                      Hugs to you and god speed Boleem.
                                      Jennifer
                                      Belindale Farm
                                      Breeding quality ponies for show and pleasure.
                                      Home of Clay Creek Woodstock - visit him on Facebook

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                                      • #79
                                        Huge hugs for you Sid, and Godspeed Boleem. You were TRULY an amazing fellow.

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                                        • #80
                                          Susan, I'm so sorry;. HOw hard to loose such a wonderful stallion that you've owned and loved for so long.......my condolances too!
                                          Patti
                                          www.flyingcolorsfarm.comHome of pinto stallion Claim to Fame and his homozygous son, Counterclaim. Friend us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fl...04678589573428

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