One of the sadest days came upon me on August 31st, 2009. My sweet Rooster passed away at the beautiful age of 21.
He was given to me on my birthday 2003 from my father-in-law. He was reiner, working cow-horse, rope horse, trail horse and very amazing babysitter.
Everyone new Rooster and loved him immediately. He had personality that was all his own.
The first time I ever saw Rooster I thought he was beautiful, he had mane that went way past his neck and it was always in braids and his bay coat was so shiny.
One day Rod thought I should ride him since I had never rode a reiner. I thought this is going to be easy I've rode cutting horses and a reiner no prob. Rod showed me how to cue him to spin and when he started to spin, he spun so hard I couldn't get him to stop and I ended up on his neck.
He was the best babysitter you could ask for. I could put Skylee on him and know that she was in good hands. He taught Skylee confidence in riding horses.
And I know that Skylee and I will have more horses over our lifetime but we will never forget him.
Rest in Peace Rooster, you will never be forgotten.
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Jen, I'm so sorry to hear about Rooster! I even remember hearing stories about him and what a great horse he was. That's hard. In July we had to put down one of our mares, a 30 yr. old, that my dad bought for my mom as a 2 year old, shortly after they were married. I learned to ride on her and so did the grandkids. These danged animals always tug at your heartstrings! Well, Rooster will always be loved and remembered, I'm sure.
Thank you for the sweet comment on my prego pic on my blog :) I'm new at the blogging thing so I'm not sure how to send you a message other than here. I hope all is well! Skylee is adorable. And happy 10th to you two!! All the best, Kelsee
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