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He was a part of this place.
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He was unquestionably a part of this place. I’m so very sorry; I can’t imagine how much your heart must hurt, losing him. Fred was an incredibly lucky horse, being both ushered in and ushered out by the same person. God speed to the Bridge, Fred.
So very sorry, The great ones never last long enough!!
Like most around here I’ve “known” Fred since the beginning of my days on COTH. And then you get to know his human family. A wonderful incredible horse and 2 kind amazing people. My heart still breaks for you Gail and Garnet. Run Free Fred. You’ve left a legacy.
So sorry Gail 
He lives on through his get but I know that doesn’t help your heart right now. My condolences to you and all Fred’s family.
COTH also introduced him to me. Such an important TB stallion in breeding
So sorry! I knew his dam’s sire Pluck. He was also a lovely horse with some very special offspring.
Gail, I am so sorry… My heart goes out to you and yours…
COTH’ers – Garnet wrote a beautiful post about Fred and Gail on FB. Worth the read, but be prepared to cry (again).
My condolences to Fred and to all who knew and will dearly miss this well loved stallion.
I am so sorry to read this. RIP Fred, condolences and cyber-hugs to his humans.
in tears… and now I guess the picture Gail posted on Friday and tagged her vet must have been the last one she took before it happened. Beautifully written, such heart felt sadness.
My mare is 24 and I dread the day…
I do not know this verse; thanks for posting!wonderful imaging isn’t:):yes: it?
Thank you to Pam for letting people know that we lost Fred, and thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts and words of sympathy.
It means a lot to me, even though they bring tears, again.
I have never had any problem writing about Fred, as you know.
But now, having lost him, I am finding it hard.
I think it is because I have to use the past tense, and because I can’t begin to sum up, yet, what this beautiful, kind, smart, precious horse meant to me.
Twenty five years, from his first breath to his last - I alternate between numb shock and disbelief, and heart crushing grief.
Thank you to all the people who have said such kind things, and shown such sympathy and understanding of the depth of our loss of our dearest boy.
My task now is to try to live without him.
Here is a post by Barbara Livingston, which links to my FB post about his passing:
Over the years perusing this board you come to ‘know’ certain folks, and their ponies as well. You have always come across as someone who was deeply committed to being an educated, unbiased and logical SO. Your tireless efforts to ensure Fred was used to his best (as well as the mare’s) advantage is obviously showing, and will continue to.
It would seem any professional SO’s goal is to ensure their boy is used to improve the breeding of their respective discipline(s), and we all know you have obviously done that. This is something you can treasure, watch and enjoy for years to come.
Although I know the emotions you are going through at this point are very intense, I know that you know you were truly blessed to be able to share your life with Fred. I truly believe there was a reason he came into your life and shared it with you. Know that I am also sending my condolences during this time of adjustment. And as we all know, it just sucks.
The void that is in your heart will soften over time, and seeing his ‘babies’ bring such utter joy to their respective owners cannot be overstated. You and Fred have changed many lives for the better. Let this help comfort you in the days and years to come.
Gail I haven’t called you but that is not to say that I haven’t cared. I cried when I read the news. When I was grieving I wasn’t up to speaking with anyone. Though I didn’t know Fred well I was always amazed how quiet and calm he was and you were able to handle and look after him so well.
The other day when you said Fred “wasn’t right” I was worried and then I read the news.
If a visit is at all helpful please let me know.
Cyber Hugs to you.
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Thank you to Pam for letting people know that we lost Fred, and thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts and words of sympathy.
It means a lot to me, even though they bring tears, again.
I have never had any problem writing about Fred, as you know.
But now, having lost him, I am finding it hard.
I think it is because I have to use the past tense, and because I can’t begin to sum up, yet, what this beautiful, kind, smart, precious horse meant to me.
Twenty five years, from his first breath to his last - I alternate between numb shock and disbelief, and heart crushing grief.
Thank you to all the people who have said such kind things, and shown such sympathy and understanding of the depth of our loss of our dearest boy.
My task now is to try to live without him.
Here is a post by Barbara Livingston, which links to my FB post about his passing:
Sadly the page is unavailable
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Sadly the page is unavailable :([/QUOTE]
It is but maybe not if you are not on FB ?
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COTH’ers – Garnet wrote a beautiful post about Fred and Gail on FB. Worth the read, but be prepared to cry (again).[/QUOTE]
I am sorry about the link to Barbara Livingston’s page and incredible photos not working for everyone. Perhaps it has something to do with her privacy settings.
Here is a link to my husband Garnet’s post.
He was not a horse person, but he loved Fred dearly, and his heart is broken as well.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1117282505000863&set=a.717976484931469.1073741825.100001573722341&type=3&theater
We bought this farm for Fred. Everywhere in the house there are photos of him.
As we step out the back door, we always look to the right, which is his pasture.
As I walk to the barn, I expect to hear his voice, calling to me.
He always heard me first, often just as I slid the door open and shut at the house.
Every day, even on bitterly cold mornings where I really did not want to go outside, I felt my heart lift as I walked to the barn, to see him.
His stall, the first one on the left, has always been his.
Every new blanket was ‘his’, everything with a monogram has his name on it.
The horses we have left here are almost all related to him, son, daughters, grandson, ‘niece’.
We knew the day would come, some day.
But now that it has come, we are in shocked, sad, disbelief.
I am grateful for all the kind expressions of sympathy, here and on FB, the calls, personal messages, flowers, and cards.
Thank you, again.
I am grateful for all the friends I have made because of him, over the years.
Grateful for all the foals out there who carry his blood,his beauty and athleticism and his kind heart.
Most of all, I am grateful to him, for having the opportunity and the blessing to have shared so much of my life with this dear, precious, singular, wonderful, beautiful horse.
His loss is immeasurable, but his presence, and my love for him, will always be with me.
My post, on his page :
I’m so sorry, Fred. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I am very sorry you lost your wonderful and beautiful horse.
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