Buzzy and I have been good friends for 20 years. I rescued him from the harness racetrack in Saratoga as he was actually on his way to a can of dogfood. He was 8 and robust then, he’s 30 and tired now.
We don’t have too much more time together, but we’ve had a glorious ride! Crazy times, fun times, scary times, adventures, sickness, and more. Our bond was one of sickness and health when his jaw was broken after another horse kicked him. It had to be wired back together surgically, and he then got salmonella from the whole experience. I spent nights lying with him in his stall. An IV bag was slung over the stall door, and I desperately held his exhausted head in my hands, willing him to live. Despite blood like sludge and impossible white cell counts, just like my vet said, this was a horse that had life in his eyes, however dim it might be. Life won!
I could fill a book with our times together, and as I write this, I think I’ll do just that. But in the meantime, this is a photo taken yesterday of my boy he stretched his neck to get that last carrot in the bag.
madmuser 
What a beautiful story. Thank you.
I thank you for your kind words.
This is beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes!
Thanks so much, Katie. He’s been a wonderful and trusted steed.
That’s a special bond you’re very lucky to have shared.
Thanks for your comment. And yes, I treasue my time with “my old horse.”
This horse is lucky to have met you. I hope you are still riding.