Horses we loved before

Today I'm wearing a little piece of Levi close to my heart.  I don't wear this locket very often because when I do, I get all nostalgic about Levi, what a great pony he was and what a loss he was to our whole family.  Lots of people probably barely remember Levi.  We didn't even have him a whole year.  And those that do remember him are reminded that he wasn't perfect. I remember one showmanship class where I wanted to beat him myself for not standing still for Sophie. Levi came to us with needing an attitude adjustment.  It literally took one ride and he decided he would remember that he was broke.  From that point on he was a good boy.  He could be lazy at the lope- it wasn't always the prettiest, but he was honest as the day was long.  Even little Sophie got her leads with him every single time.  And walk/jog he was unbeatable.  Literally.  He and Sophie were undefeated that season.  He could move out so pretty in English and he was a solid trail pony too.  He just was a true blessing to our family.  We were offered plenty of money for him but he was meant to stay.  Until we lost him in that tragic accident.  I will never look at random rocks in the pasture the same.  Dang it - now I’m all sad.  Miss that lovable pony.  

Thinking about Levi usually leads me to think and remember the others that have graced our pastures for the past 10-11 years.  Our new family asked Libby and I how many horses we have had.  So we made a list.  Ummm…. it's a lot.

Precious: (AQHA)

Stormy: (asshole mini)
Shy: Shi Bar Doc (AQHA)
Taron: (AHA)
Goldie: (Shetland)
Little Star: (Shetland)
Romeo: (Pinto/Arab cross)
Chic: My Honey’s Dreamgirl (APHA)
Buddy/Trooper: (donkeys)
Lieba: Leave it to Lieba (Haflinger/POA/Random Amish pony cross)
Shadow: EZ Dreamin’ Shadow (Morgan type pony)
HP: O&E’s Little Hot Shot (mini)
MaryAnn: MaryAnn Double A (mini)
Momma: (mini)
Ariel: (mini)
Triton: (mini)
Delilah: (mini)
Sampson: (mini)
Thunder: (best mini ever)
Taz: Westwind Fantastic (POA)
Susie: Westwind Susannah (POA)

Licorice: Westwind Licorice (POA)
Sally: Sailin’ Susie (POA)
Dolly: Westwind Dollybar (POA)
Jenny: Westwind Jenny (POA)
Razzle: JE Chocolate Zipper (POA)
Kid: Oh Kid Oh (POA)
Cinch: (cutest mini ever)

Chevy: EZ For You to Say (POA)
Vegas: EZ On the Eyes (POA)
Gretchen: Dutch Diamond in the Rough (POA)
Pearl: JWW I Am a Bright Girl (POA)
Shadow: Cutie Shadow S (POA)
Cash: Dutch Majorly EZ (POA)
Bling: Dutch Suddenly EZ (POA)
Fancy: EZ On the Paparazzi (APHA)
Cutie: Dutch Major Cutie (POA)
Bibble: Diamonds Make it EZ (POA)
Cher: Dutch Rock N Roll (POA)
Meg: Indys Mega Millions (POA)
Noel:  CV’s Wish Upon a Star (POA)
Giggles: Shez No Kid (POA)
Chip: Nicks Chipped in Chocolate (POA)
Rye: Dutch Rhythm N Blues (POA)
Quincy: PVP Quick Impulse (POA)
Rex: Dutch Respect This Major (POA)
Rev: RT Review My Spots (AQHA)
Maverick: REI Zipped in Gold (APHA)
Buddy: It Ain’t EZ (POA)
Sammy: Suddenly Sammy (POA)
Itty Bitty: Westwind Super Dream (POA)
Bebe: Dutch Black Beauty (POA)
Ella: Ella Enchanted (POA)
Daisy: Skip A Pulse (POA)
Levi: Super Dream Pants (POA)

Cotton: One Night Stand (POA)
Zippy: Country Time Zippo (AQHA)
Oscar: And the Oscar Goes To (APHA)
Koda: Peridots Colonel Zip (APHA)
Donkey: (donkey)
Sassy: (mini)
Heiress: BEA Night Heiress (AHA)
Cooper: DLS Dudes Coop (POA)
Darla: Bonanza Skipper Darla (POA)
Luna:  Majorly Kidding (POA)
Gracie: (pony)
Chance: REI Cadburys Bonanza (APHA)

Saam: Suddenly All About Me (POA)

Ellie: Maid Ya A Dream (ApHC)

Ace: Gettin Shameless (AQHA)
China: Maid of Copper (ApHC)
Coupe: PS Hes Got the Goods (AQHA)
Kuzco: Jamaican Double Dutch (POA)

There are quite a few on that list that we still know where they are and get updates on them and their new families.  But there are a couple on the list I would love to hear about and miss.  If you know of a former horse/pony or own a former horse/pony of ours, don’t be afraid to check in and share how they are doing.  We love updates!  Share pics in the comments if you can.