oh dear i am crying buckets here!!! What a lovely story it sounds like she was really part of the family and she left the world in the most loving and kind situation possible. Xx
I lost my boy a year yesterday, and he is also buried on our land, I bought an apple tree ( his favourite treat) and planted it today, he went in a similar way to your pony.
All the horses who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The horses are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent. Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your horse, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
A very beautiful tribute and a very poignant post. What a wonderful life Alice had and how dignified and beautiful - yet sad - her death was. Bless you and RIP Alice.
Sorry to hear about Alice. It sounds like she had a wonderful life with you. Not many ponies get to spend almost their entire life with one owner. You you will be grieving now, but in a few weeks you will look back to the happy times you spent together. RIP Alice.