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It is with a heavy heart, but with great relief knowing that he is now pain free and can see and frolic again, that I let you know my friend of 13 years was laid to rest on October 12th. He was in great discomfort, loved by me and many, I had to let him go. There comes a time I sadly discovered when letting something you love this much go is the greatest gift you can give them. I do not regret one moment of living at the barn(literally to help him through his day), I was his "eyes", he would get lost from Pinky even though I put a bell on Pinky, and would panice until he heard my voice ..and would follow me to them or anywhere I went, he viewed me as a true herd member. I would sit in the pasture with him when he did nose out some good cloverfilled grass, he just did not adjust to the blindness, would panic- try to run and hurt himself, he also had a respiratory condition, and due to stress I was not able to keep his weight up. My vet said he had great discomfort and pain in both eyes, even with the endless litany of meds I had him on as well as holistic treatments..He did not deserve to go out that way so I made my heart wrenching decision, he was only 18 yrs old which made it more difficult for me. He took me places I never thought we would go. Under saddle for me, even blind on flat ground he was still as wonderful a partner as when he had sight and could do most of the great things we always did. He was a great horse and is deeply missed. I remember and focus on what dedication I had to him and his training so Pinky and I can also become closer friends. It is truly what I learned from Coyote that enables me to continue my journey with Pinky. We are trail riding quite a bit now, he does throw his fits every now and then, but with patience he will become the best horse he can be! I hope to be checking in with you more and trying to catch up on all the posts I have missed. Always seeking Savvy, Jo