While this blog has been primarily about my boy Blu, on occasion I let my posts wander to those who preceded him. It is because of all those wonderful animals and the lessons I learned, I was ready for this bright and beautiful boy. Today my thoughts are consumed by my precious C'est La Vie (aka Colby).
Colby passed from this earth today after 26 glorious years. She was a fiery red-headed alpha mare who came into my life after the untimely passing of my beloved PSG schoolmaster due to a pasture accident. I was filled with despair when my trainer asked me to come take a lesson on Colby. I acquiesced because I did not know how to say "no". (a life long problem...) The lesson was just OK because I could not get out of my head and Colby was a bit strong. My trainer informed me Colby was for sale but I really was not ready to consider another partner even though several months had passed. A week or two passed and my trainer asked me if I wanted to go on a trail ride. I really was quite excited because it had been too long since I had been out on trail. So off we went. She was strong and wanted to take the lead. I was hanging on because I just did not know enough to let go and trust her. It was a good ride but I really thought she might be too much horse for me. Despite this, I just could not get her out of my head. Several weeks later my trainer said someone else was interested in buying her. When I heard that I said, "no, don't sell her! I want her!" There is was, I could not let her go. So we began a partnership that really took 1.5 years to cement. You could not get on Colby and just go off on a lovely ride. She had to let you ride her. After the 1.5 year struggle, I just let go and she said "FINALLY!" and we forged a partnership that took us to horse shows (through second level and scores for a bronze medal at 1st and 2nd), on trail rides and yes, bushwhacking -- going where there were no trails -- real pioneers!
So here is to you my dear Colby. You will always be in my heart and you are certainly in every ride I am graced with on the back of my sweet Blu.
No comments:
Post a Comment