A Little Down

All weekend I just focused on getting barn and field work done. So today going back to work, I saw the date. Just like that I got a bit teary. Even after 3 years this day hits me hard. I lost Barry early May 29,2009 to lightning. If you read my Intro to my Headliner Part 2, you already know how much he meant to me. I think part of why it is so hard is that I was not there when he passed. After 13 yrs of very close bonding in competition and every day care, it was like losing my best friend.
On the bright side, I at least have 13yrs of memories. Plus I have to say reading some of the other blogs makes me feel better. Reading about Jen and Connor, from cobjockey.com conquering cross country jumps and building a lasting relationship, makes me glad that I can say "I have been there, had that and it was worth all the work to get there."
I will always miss Barry, but I still have great horses in my barn. I joke with Mom that Rosemary bears Barry's sign of approval. She is all black except for her star, two socks and a snip on a coronet. She also has a spattering of grey hair along her left flank, which I think is Barry's touch of grey.
We all enter the world of horses knowing they will not always be there, but if you make the most of the time you have, the memories and lessons learned will last a lifetime. Give your ponies a hug and enjoy the summer day.

Barry June 19,1982- May 29, 2009

Good things come in small packages