tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post3574029161278572720..comments2024-03-06T03:15:18.583-07:00Comments on Endurance.Net: Ride Stories: Missing SkjoldurEndurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post-16188718751565894032008-11-03T19:21:00.000-07:002008-11-03T19:21:00.000-07:00Hi John, I still tell stories about the little "ho...Hi John, I still tell stories about the little "horse on wheels". That was still one my most memorable rides. Especialy that last loop in the pitch dark! I had this mantra in my head saying "trust your horse, trust your horse....." Skodie was an awesome horse his memory will live on for a very long time.<BR/>Lori Gaines (Cox)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post-24894473079854637592008-11-02T20:21:00.000-07:002008-11-02T20:21:00.000-07:00How blessed your family was to have such an awesom...How blessed your family was to have such an awesome pony come along. And how blessed he was to have a family that cared for him, and loved him like you did. One of the true special ones. You and the family are in my thoughts as your heart pains from the loss.<BR/><BR/>Jonnitxtriggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165396761654165021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post-58771918302781507452008-10-29T20:20:00.000-06:002008-10-29T20:20:00.000-06:00We'll miss seeing your Pony going down the trail.....We'll miss seeing your Pony going down the trail...I just got a gaited horse (little filly) and she is going to be a bit BIG....I keep telling all my friends that my Retirement Horse after her is going to be an Islandic, cause your two boys have shown us that size, nor being an Arab, are necessary to do this sport. Thanks to them, and you, for being such an inspiration to all us "tail enders" that rather enjoy taking it easy down the trail on a compfy and sane horse, rather than hurrying up and flying along, missing all the scenery :)<BR/> Give lots of hugs to Remington, he'll be missing his buddy, and it will make you feel a small bit better :)<BR/> Natalie HermanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post-50210099969789729582008-10-29T19:25:00.000-06:002008-10-29T19:25:00.000-06:00JohnMy heartfelt sympathy to you and yours.I used ...John<BR/><BR/>My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours.<BR/><BR/>I used to brag on your horses to my friend who raises Norwegian Fjords, another very fine small horse breed. She was very impressed with your Pony Express trail adventures and how strong the<BR/>guys were.<BR/><BR/>May your memories make you smile<BR/>soon.<BR/><BR/>Susan Reid<BR/>SEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post-34167831191800058372008-10-29T00:05:00.000-06:002008-10-29T00:05:00.000-06:00Hello John,I am very sad for your loss of such a g...Hello John,<BR/>I am very sad for your loss of such a great horse. I was not there but I fondly remember pictures of Remington and Skoulder laying flat out on the grass next to your trailer during that long XP ride. They looked so comfortable and cuddly. I know you miss him a lot but it does get better with time.<BR/><BR/>Your friend, Don HustonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post-28269572891953731872008-10-28T23:21:00.000-06:002008-10-28T23:21:00.000-06:00John,Not sure if you remember me-we rode together ...John,<BR/>Not sure if you remember me-we rode together a bit on your first 50-I think it was Malibu. I had a 16 hand horse named Scotchtape-he dwarfed your little man.I never thought in a million years that these little guys would be so tough.<BR/>I am so sorry for your loss, yet I know the best thing you could have done is show him compassion by putting him down. He had a great life with you-he was one lucky horse!<BR/><BR/>However I just put down my horse "RC". He had liver cancer. The photosensitivity/blindnees is one of the first signs of liver disease/shut down. I found out that this type of disease is becoming more common now. I am sure it is environmental. <BR/>Good luck with Remington and your other little guys and gals.<BR/>I'll be rooting for you <BR/>Micki McGovern TurneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31261129.post-5050124820507101312008-10-28T21:00:00.000-06:002008-10-28T21:00:00.000-06:00Dear John and Marilyn,Please accept my sincerest c...Dear John and Marilyn,<BR/><BR/>Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. May your hearts recover from the deep sadness you must surely be suffering. The pain of this loss will always be with you. It will subside to more fond memories as the days and weeks march on. <BR/><BR/>Know that you were the bravest when your horse needed you to be brave for him! That is what is most important! That we be there for them when they have given us so much love through all of the years. <BR/><BR/>Kindest regards,<BR/><BR/>D'Arcy L. Demianoff-ThompsonDarcyLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704431645377101062noreply@blogger.com