I’m so sorry for your loss, Gail. Fred was a wonderful horse who will be remembered for many years to come through his lovely progeny. Hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.
That is so sad to read. Heartfelt condolences to all his connections.
Know he lives on in many lovely and talented offspring.
Gail and Garnet, I am so sorry for your loss. Fred has some wonderful friends waiting to keep him company across the Rainbow Bridge.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed reading about AFR and his lovely offspring.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending condolences
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved horse.
A lifetime is not long enough, only eternity will suffice.
I only just read this, having not turned on my computer all weekend. :sadsmile:
Gail, my heart breaks for you, and I will be sure to let Vida know how special her Daddy was, and how lucky she is to be carrying his genes.
May time bring you peace.
I am so sorry for the loss of her sweet baby. What a magnificent stallion he was.
he is also with my beloved :)and still missed 
, Merry Meeting; where the weather is always perfect; delicious orchard grass and cool, clear fresh running water; best of all NO BUGS1:winkgrin: Fred, my heart aches for you Praying that God eases the hurt in your heart as memories of the love you shared and fills you with peace:).
I read this the other day and it caught my heart for a friend who lost a horse but perhaps it will help you too:
Myself moving forward then and now and forever,
Gathering and showing more always and with velocity,
Infinite and omnigenous, and the like of these among them,
Not too exclusive toward the reachers of my remembrancers,
Picking out here one that I love, and now go with him on brotherly terms.
A gigantic beauty of a stallion, fresh and responsive to my caresses,
Head high in the forehead, wide between the ears,
Limbs glossy and supple, tail dusting the ground,
Eyes full of sparkling wickedness, ears finely cut, flexibly moving.
His nostrils dilate as my heels embrace him,
His well-built limbs tremble with pleasure as we race around and return.
I but use you a minute, then I resign you, stallion…
–Walt Whitman
Fred - my heart breaks for you. I have no words, but know the pain of such a loss all too well. My deepest condolences and the tightest hug, I am so very sorry.
Gail- I am so very sorry. All I can do is share your grief. I lost my wonderful stallion three years ago, and I too brought him into the word, and held him at the last. It is like having your heart ripped out, right in front of you.
Hugs, dear friend. Across the miles. And Godspeed you grand bay boy. There’s another grand bay horse waiting to meet you, beyond the bridge.
Again Gail, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Fred.
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
I am so sorry to hear this. This was a phenomenal, classy sporthorse stallion. A true TB improving sire.
Godspeed Fred, may you continue to improve sporthorse breeding through your son’s and daughters.
My condolences to all who knew and loved him, especially, his Gail.
Condolences to his people, and RIP Fred. What a lovely horse he was, and what a legacy he has.
Very sad. My condolences to Gail and her family
A better life and home couldn’t have been imagined. Gail & Garnet, so so so sorry for your loss. His legacy will live on forever. RIP, Fred.
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I remember when you called me personally when my beloved Boleem died at 27 so suddenly back in 2009. I’ve never forgotten than generosity, having neither of us met personally, but just on COTH. I don’t have your phone number but will try to look it up and call you.
You just knew how heavy my heart was, as I’m sure yours is now.
Today, some 7 years later there is not a day that I don’t miss him. His antics in the barn. His stall stays closed. It was his and only his. I will never put another horse in it.
That said, in recent years he has stellar new babies on the ground and that helps me know he lives on. Surely, AFR has many as well so hopefully you can take solace in that.
Doesn’t take the pain of this loss away, but over time it lessens it I have found…to see his progeny rock on.
Hugs, Susan
So sorry to hear about his passing.
Hugs
My deepest sympathies to Gail and her family.
Fred was such a part of the early COTH experience.
not like Willem, or Avery, but in his regal manner, a fixture. Real, not make believe.
Many hugs!
