FiveRoooooers Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) And I am gutted. Euthanized at 32.5 years old. A remarkable age for a horse, but even when your head knows that, your heart doesn't want to believe it. A smart little palomino quarter horse off the Wiescamp ranch with that signature “Quarter Circle I” brand on his left jowl , he was 10 when we met. We showed a bit in reining but after that we were doing Western and English trail and pleasure classes. I taught him to drive and pull a cart. He was amazing. And he was gorgeous. He taught my kid to ride, and when she’d had a spill off a pony at camp and lost her confidence, we went back to basics and Skip helped her regain her love of horses and riding. (She’s still riding and showing big jumpers.) Skip had the kindest eye and softest nicker, and a love of peppermint candies. His brand is on my ankle and his soul is in my heart. They don’t make horses now like they did 32.5 years ago. Godspeed Skip, you have been the best. Happy trails over the Bridge until we meet again. Skip 06/05/89-11/17/21 Edited November 21, 2021 by FiveRoooooers Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I'm so very sorry. A confidence-building horse is even more special than the rest. Godspeed Skip. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I am so sorry. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I'm so sorry, Jan. Run-free, Skip. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Rest well, Skip. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I am so sorry, he sounds like a wonderful horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Sorry for your loss. Hopefully he will find his canine friends at the bridge and they can run together Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Oh Jan… words cannot express how sorry I am that you have lost your amazing little Skip. Remember all those good times ….. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I'm so sorry. Amazing Skip, go on to amaze everyone at the bridge, where your kind eye will be even more appreciated, Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Oh, No! I am beyond sorry for your loss. I am sure that he stayed much longer with you than he would have with anyone else. Hugs. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Lexi (mom to Nok, the former feral black kitty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Oh I'm terribly sorry. I know what its like to lose an oldie. A few years back I lost a wonderful old lady ..I lost my 32+year Clydesdale cross to osteo of all things. My poor Bobbie broke her leg walking in from the pasture. She was such a sweet soul. It so hard to say goodbye to the older guys, the babysitters, the wise ones and the tolerant ones. I pray Skip's passing was peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, tbhounds said: Oh I'm terribly sorry. I know what its like to lose an oldie. A few years back I lost a wonderful old lady ..I lost my 32+year Clydesdale cross to osteo of all things. My poor Bobbie broke her leg walking in from the pasture. She was such a sweet soul. It so hard to say goodbye to the older guys, the babysitters, the wise ones and the tolerant ones. I pray Skip's passing was peaceful. I am so sorry you know firsthand how this feels. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Oh Jan. I'm so sorry. Both my boys made it to 32 as well. Didn't make it any easier. It's been decades and I still miss them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I am so very sorry. Forever in you heart. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnsliz Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 So sorry for your loss. You must be so grateful for all those years of adventures. I have a 27yo mare who is still going fairly strong. I can’t imagine how traumatic an experience that was for you. Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 If only they could be with us just a little bit longer. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Finnsliz said: So sorry for your loss. You must be so grateful for all those years of adventures. I have a 27yo mare who is still going fairly strong. I can’t imagine how traumatic an experience that was for you. Thank you. It is never easy, is it. Skip passed in November and I still miss his bright face. You're blessed with a senior yourself, 27 is a remarkable age! Every day is a gift. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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