tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post3586492561529365123..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: Memoirs: A Therapy Horse for a Horse GirlValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-65442324740482442462012-11-20T13:18:36.955-05:002012-11-20T13:18:36.955-05:00What a wonderful story. I know exactly what you me...What a wonderful story. I know exactly what you mean about horses curing all ills. If it weren't for the wonderful arabian I had growing up I would be a completely different person now- and not in a good way.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-55729024944100372902012-11-19T15:15:29.521-05:002012-11-19T15:15:29.521-05:00As always, you know just want to say.
Thank you.As always, you know just want to say.<br />Thank you.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-78964589615233111842012-11-19T08:52:25.206-05:002012-11-19T08:52:25.206-05:00It's always devastating to bear the loss of a ...It's always devastating to bear the loss of a family member who was taken from us so young. I'm glad that you and Skippy found each other at a time when you needed him. It does sound like he loved you, he was a special horse. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-37350967335236495862012-11-18T10:11:15.261-05:002012-11-18T10:11:15.261-05:00Yes. And I did not even realize that Skippy had b...Yes. And I did not even realize that Skippy had been there when I needed him until later. I just wanted to ride. Riding has always been my #1 coping strategy for life.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-24821075944056118212012-11-18T10:09:54.341-05:002012-11-18T10:09:54.341-05:00I tried to warn you in the beginning...
Thank you...I tried to warn you in the beginning...<br /><br />Thank you for reading!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-82418416775997612542012-11-18T10:08:53.595-05:002012-11-18T10:08:53.595-05:00Thank you for reading, Annette.Thank you for reading, Annette.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-15532418499203756102012-11-18T10:08:28.400-05:002012-11-18T10:08:28.400-05:00Thank you, Mary.
Most people in general conversat...Thank you, Mary.<br /><br />Most people in general conversation assume that I am too young to have experienced the loss of an immediate family member. This can make for awkward conversations, say at work for example, and I usually find it easier to just pretend that I fit in with the assumption.<br /><br />Skippy could literally canter completely sideways, perpendicular to the trail. I would not have believed it if I had not experienced it myself! Once he figured out how to lengthen his stride and trusted that I was not going to hold him back, the behavior disappeared. He was delightfully smooth to ride, even sideways. ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-11002730717106785412012-11-18T10:02:54.992-05:002012-11-18T10:02:54.992-05:00Thanks, Lisa.
Tragic personal information is diff...Thanks, Lisa.<br /><br />Tragic personal information is difficult to share with others, especially in person, which makes it even more isolating. I felt that Skippy's story was an effective means of doing so and appropriate for a horse-themed blog. Hug received!<br /><br />After all these years, Skippy is still doing his job. :)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-1055726065661688302012-11-18T09:44:59.138-05:002012-11-18T09:44:59.138-05:00Aw such a special story to have! I think we all ha...Aw such a special story to have! I think we all have our "therapy horses"--they seem to come into our lives at just the right time.Brianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222988051311590007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-5881342747305255492012-11-17T18:51:47.447-05:002012-11-17T18:51:47.447-05:00What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for shar...What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing. GraceEquestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169642107766085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-28914150443048101192012-11-17T17:53:19.697-05:002012-11-17T17:53:19.697-05:00What a touching post Val. (needs a tissue alert!) ...What a touching post Val. (needs a tissue alert!) <br /><br />Thanks for sharing Skippy's story. (((♡♡♡)))Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-87421756646754933342012-11-17T17:38:48.225-05:002012-11-17T17:38:48.225-05:00Oh Val. I have two sisters and the thought of loos...Oh Val. I have two sisters and the thought of loosing them... You are an amazing person to get through that. Your husband is amazing to help you through that and Skippy was just the horse you needed.<br /><br />I wish I could give you a big hug right now. This post is one of your most touching yet.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121469297442797836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-51260308565977745202012-11-17T12:20:55.633-05:002012-11-17T12:20:55.633-05:00I am trying to visualize Skippy cantering sideways...I am trying to visualize Skippy cantering sideways down the trail, that must've been a sight to see. He sounds like he was a really nice guy. Maybe just a little misunderstood. <br /><br />Earning your certification is truly an accomplishment to be proud of. <br /><br />Loss is such a difficult thing to try to understand, I am so sorry about your sister. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-61016751837238780882012-11-17T12:03:21.655-05:002012-11-17T12:03:21.655-05:00This is an amazing story , Val. Thanks for sharin...This is an amazing story , Val. Thanks for sharing Skippy, and your journey together, with us.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.com