Farewell For Now, My Friend, Our Gentle Giant

Kind, Loyal, Gentle, Brave, and Strong

Farewell Chief, You Are in My Heart

Chief was 26 years old and lived the past ten years

  with us. When we got him, he was so timid,

 he stood with his head in the corner of his stall, 

hoping to not be noticed. Soon he realized he was going

to be loved and treated well, and he came out

of his shell. He was a very large guy, standing 18 hands

if measured at the withers. So powerful, but such a gentle 

spirit and such a good boy. He was always alpha 

in our herd, even over the mares, simply because of 

his size. My husband and I have had many fun adventures, 

he on Chief and I on my horse, riding all over the

hills and valleys near our home. Chief was a 

Tennessee Walker and had an incredibly smooth gait. 

He loved going out on the trail and exploring.

Chief came down with laminitis a while back and we

finally had to have him put down today. 

My heart is broken. Having to say goodbye was 

one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.

But I know I will see him again someday in heaven, 

where he is right now, running through 

green meadows, eating carrots, and gobbling up as 

much of his favorite food, senior feed, as he can.

Here are some photos of Chief and my husband,

through the years.