| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| garnet |
Posted - 13 Apr 2010 : 11:55:16 PM
Very sad news - after almost 23 years with me, Garnet was PTS yesterday morning in her field amongst her friends and with the sun on her. She has been very well, enjoying retirement and cantering down the field to be with her boyfriend, but yesterday her big stiff knees finally let her down. She was such a little star - when she came to me she was a newly backed baby and I was a novice rider but we did more than I could ever have hoped for, both in competition and the many miles of high-speed hacks we enjoyed over the years. I shall miss her more than I can say; she was such a huge part of my life.
Garnet at Malvern
Garnet at the Cherif
Garnet's last public performance - winning Adult Fancy Dress (and fastest round the arena!) August 2006. I made our costumes for Haydock 1989. Mine seemed to be sadly outgrown!
Garnet last summer
Garnet with Jim the Cob on her 26th birthday last year. I was sad to think that they wouldn't be together for this birthday but now they will be. Both loved and missed so much. |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| LYNDILOU |
Posted - 03 May 2010 : 08:07:52 AM
what a gentle end to a lovely life, what more could any horse ask for, RIP dear Garnet .xx |
| hpak2005 |
Posted - 02 May 2010 : 11:08:45 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss. RIP Garnet xx |
| precious |
Posted - 16 Apr 2010 : 11:23:27 AM
So sorry to hear this
RIP gawjus Garnet x |
| Tracey@ET |
Posted - 16 Apr 2010 : 08:03:00 AM
My thoughts are with you at this sad time RIP Garnet |
| jaj |
Posted - 15 Apr 2010 : 11:13:18 PM
Oh I'm so sorry to read of this sad news  .
I love the cartoon picture, that is brilliant bless them, the escapees  .
Thinking of you at this time.
xx |
| Nichole Waller |
Posted - 15 Apr 2010 : 4:06:52 PM
RIP dear sweet Garnet. The photo's are lovely and she had a wonderful life with you. x |
| garnet |
Posted - 15 Apr 2010 : 3:55:28 PM
Sue, I remember considering Forge Gay Gordon as a husband for Garnet but unfortunately we were never on a yard where I could have bred from her until she was too old for a first foal. She had to make do with her entourage of dedicated geldings!
Zooscat, I'm glad the rude cob cheered you up in the midst of your present traumas! |
| zooscat |
Posted - 15 Apr 2010 : 12:16:06 PM
Sincere condolences for the loss of your lovely horse - and on a lighter note - I so liked the "additions" your OH put on the pic of Jim the Cob and the beautiful Garnet! What a pair! |
| CatQueen |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 11:55:30 PM
sorry for your loss ,i remember her from when i had forge gay gordon. |
| mittens |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 11:15:06 PM
She looked beautiful,rest in peace Garnet |
| littlearabians |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 10:03:50 PM
so sorry for your loss |
| Anne C |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 9:52:27 PM
Sorry for your loss, she was a grand old lady. RIP Garnet
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| xsara |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 9:17:38 PM
rip garnet so sorry to hear off your loss she sounds like she was a wonderful horse |
| garnet |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 8:04:35 PM
Marilyn, you have taken so many beautiful photos of Garnet over the years, and the Malvern one I have used here is my favourite of all. We have always made a point of having lots of pics because when I lost her predecessor, Autumn Light, after only 6 months, we had hardly any decent photos and I was determined not to make the same mistake again. I can now look back over so many happy times. |
| joanna_piana |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 5:29:00 PM
So sorry to hear about your lovely Garnet she looks so gorgeous in her pics. RIP lovely lady. |
| Sadika |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 4:53:09 PM
I remember Garnet very well. Sorry to hear she's gone - but you have so many lovely memories to treasure (and photos!!) |
| Justme123 |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 4:19:04 PM
So sorry to hear your loss, what a fantastic life Garnet lead.
RIP Beautiful lady! |
| angelarab |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 2:23:05 PM
Sorry to hear your sad news, sending you and your family a hug.
RIP sweet mare |
| Smiler |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 12:52:36 PM
so sorry to hear this
RIP Garnet |
| Susie T |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 12:36:27 PM
Deepest condolences. What a lovely looking girl and it sounds like you have had a wonderful and fun-filled life together. I am sure she died knowing she was very much loved. x RIP x |
| taranstorm |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 12:13:16 PM
Rip garnet  |
| alison |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 12:09:55 PM
Sending hugs and good wishes, RIP beautiful mare.
Ali |
| sab2 |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 10:26:52 AM
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely mare RIP Garnet |
| alpacastoo |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 10:10:22 AM
RIP Garnet... this made me so sad and feel for you at this sad time, but as others have said, she had a wonderful life with you and she couldn't have asked for more. Enjoy your memories. I am sending you lots of hugs. |
| NatH |
Posted - 14 Apr 2010 : 10:07:46 AM
So sorry to hear about Garnet, your special friend. RIP Garnet |
