We Remember Teerose
We lost Teerose unexpectedly after she gave birth in 2002, when she suffered severe hidden internal injuries and courageously nursed her filly for an entire day before surgery revealed she had to be put to sleep. Tee went from a very successful career at Fourth Level Dressage to High Point Hanoverian at her Inspection and an equally successful career as broodmare of six wonderful foals. We had her just over a year, and had grown to cherish her. Her legacy lives on in her lovely foals, Delta Don, Drifter, Devotee all by Donavan. Also Winteroza, Arabella and Galataea.
Eve of Victory
We are sad to report that Evie had to be humanely euthanized September 14 due to a severe colic. Our daughter Jill took her to 2 veterinarians to determine that surgery would be the only option and the results might not be excellent. So we have lost this wonderful mare. Donnacha, ( Dunny) was born July 4, 2005! The AHS judges had much praise for this colt and the Donavan /TB cross!! Dunny was sold to a up coming young rider for her future star.
Dalton, by Donavan out of Bayley by Banter.
This nice colt was born under some difficult circumstances. His Dam had a progressive hind suspensory disease, and she was lost soon after his birth. He was lovingly nursed and cared for by our daughter Jill who owned the mare, and he apeared to have become a sweet and talented yearling. Suddenly we started to see some probelms in his movement, which had been very nice, and eventually he was diagnosed with Wobblers syndrome. That is a neurologic problem and his quality of life was greatly diminished. In a difficult decision, Jill had to humanely euthanize Dalton. He is missed by us all .. especially by Jill.
Gone but not forgotten~ Pets give Joy, unconditional Love.
In the past years we have said goodbye to Rocky, a very sweet, rescued long haired black and white cat; Augusta, the princess, a multi colored long haired cat; Lucci, our daughter's lovely gray and white cat-dog, who lived here many many months; Smokey, a large gray , son of Popsie who is still with us, Chip our exhuberant Springer Spaniel; and his buddy Mac, Sweet tri-colored collie. Radar, our white , blue eyed wonder cat passed away, August of 2007. All lived long (13 -17 years) and love filled lives. We were with them when they were humanely put to sleep, laid to rest nearby.
