Saying Goodbye . . .

June of 2002 I watched Wendy, our Red Dun Quarter Horse mare, bring Cali into the world.  On Saturday, March 5, 2011, I had to watch them both become part of someone else's family :(  It was hard to say goodbye and let go of two beauties who have been apart of the C Ridge for a long time; Wendy (22) since she was seven and Cali since her birth.  Wendy was the first mare we ever had that we raised babies from.  During her time on the Ridge she mother three fillies; Dusti, Sunni, and Cali.  My cousin purchased Dusti & Sunni last year so they are still close. 

I have to admit I got a little teary seeing them in the trailer.  Afterall, we raised Cali; so it's always hard to see them go.  Later, once we got them in their new barn, I had to have a little time with them to myself while dad and the new owner talked.  I tried to hold back the tears, but I just couldn't.  I know, I know...they're just horses, an animal.  But, when you see something everyday you kinda get used to it and attached.

Wendy (mother) and Cali (daughter)

Cali and Wendy

On this same day, we brought home a new addition to the C Ridge, Lil Dandy, a six year old Bay Rhone Quarter horse.  You're probably wondering, "Why did you get rid of two and bring home another?"  Well, for many reasons.  Cali wasn't broke to ride, therefore could be potentially dangerous and Wendy is getting on in years and we couldn't bare the thought of her passing on the farm.  Therefore, we brought home a broke horse that we can ride.   Even though Lil Dandy is beautiful and has great disposition, it was still a sad exchange.

Lil Dandy

When you have cared for something one always worries that something won't be cared for as good as you did or that they will be mistreated.  We can only hope that Wendy and Cali are well taken care of and loved as we did.  We do know that both mares will make their new permanent residence somewhere in Oklahoma where they will become surrogate mothers, or broodmares.  I pray they are well taken care off.  They will be forever missed on the C Ridge.

Until next time . . .