RE: Bringing back an old horse

["Bob Morris" <bobmorris@rmci.net>]

Just want to clarify one thing about the "old mare" needing rehabilitation.
Should it not be both of you?
Best wishes
Bob Morris
Boise, ID

-----Original Message-----
From: Montannna@aol.com [mailto:Montannna@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 9:08 PM
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Bringing back an old horse


Hi all,

I was a Ridecamper when the list first started and have been off for quite
awhile.  Getting back on is a bit overwhelming.  My purpose for rejoining
was
to get sharp again about endurance riding.  I have not done a ride since
1997
and not really campaigned since 1994.  I had some major health problems
myself and am now feeling very good, and am really appreciative.

I have a mare that was a very good performer in all of the races I have had
her in.  I never formally retired her.  She is older, 16 now.  In the years
I
have not been endurance riding she took me 800 miles on a ride I did across
Montana and has done many mountain rides and pack trips.  Always sound,
always capable.  Korana LHF in case anyone that is out there that remembers.

I almost recently lost her.  For some reason, and not foaling as she was
barren, she prolapsed.  I faced the putdown decision twice.  A very
traumatic
time for me.  This horse has given me everything and then some.

I had some dreams with her.  I kept thinking next year.  Next year.  If I
had
lost her, there would never be a next year.

I would like to know what people's experiences have been in bringing back a
horse.  For some reason, we have been given that chance and I want to take
it.

Sincerely,

Tish Stoots
Bozeman MT USA
montaNNNa@aol.com


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