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riverviewarabians
New Member

United Kingdom

10 Posts

Posted - 07 Sep 2010 : 9:06:00 PM

From the time he first stepped of the lorry into the light and onto our yard, coat gleaming bronze in the sun light. We were all captivated in his spell. He took a while to settle in, but when he did, he had such a marvellous character and temperament.

We stabled him next to his young son with bars between them so they could see each other and so they became really good friends. Always very vocal with the comings and goings of the yard. He became good fun to have around.

We have some lovely young stock from him with hopefully 4 more due next year. He crossed so well with our Orayan mares (as he did with everything else, bringing the best out of every mare he went to).

Then a week ago, he went for his morning walk as usual through the orchard grazing on the lush grass and having a few choice apples off the tree (which he always loved). Then just after lunch, the girls were shouting from the yard that Mareikh had suddenly gone down and was unable to get up. The vet was duly called. But it was clear there was nothing he could do. Mareikh was dying. He passed away with us all there, curled up in the straw just like he was sleeping.

We are all stunned by the suddenness of this, Thankfully he didn't appear to be in pain. And although we have lost him he has left us so much in many ways.

Can I ask a favor, those who want to pay a tribute to him,and if you want to post anything, do by saying you gained, either through the eye or ear what you have in the field, or what he left in your heart,if we're left with something then maybe we don't loose them totally.

Somebody once told me, the pain we feel on losing these treasured friends is the price we pay for what they give us in many ways.

I'd like to thank :-
Mr Aggard & Round Oak for letting him come down to Cornwall
Crispin Mould for everything over the past few years,
And to Ryan Jones for introducing us to this horse int he first place, You always said it would work with our mares, and Ryan, you were right!

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Zenitha
Gold Member

England
1078 Posts

Posted - 07 Sep 2010 : 9:47:00 PM

Oh Jane - I know what a terrible blow this has been for you. Mareikh was the start of a very promising adventure for you, to have this beautiful boy snatched away so soon is so cruel.

I remember the first time I clapped eyes on him in your stable - I was blown away. Gleaming bay, with this incredible, long flowing mane and tail - a truly beautiful head with huge eyes, a lovely deep cheek and and the tippiest of ears - a stunning stallion. It was lovely to watch him settle down over time, and to witness his friendship with his young son, and his lovely sweet nature.

I was lucky enough to use him on one of my mares, Aja Bint Estasha - and have been blessed with a lovely filly, Taiysha (pics to follow). I had always intended to one day use him with Chiya, thinking I had all the time in the world, with him on my doorstep, now the opportunity has gone

I feel so sad and disbelieving when I think that this gorgeous boy is no more, and that my dear friends have suffered such a devastating loss. But - Mareikh has left a wonderful legacy. It is easy to look at the beautiful Darcy and see his sire - all the foals at Riverview bear his unmistakeable stamp - I'm sure we will be hearing about his offspring for many years to come.

Love & hugs for Jane, Mark, Ian and Sarah xxxx

RIP Mareikh - we lost you too soon and you are so sadly missed. Run free now.