Border Run RIP

[TapitsGal]

So sorry Curtis. It's always sad to lose the old guys. But border run had a great life with you and no doubt he knew he was spoiled

[Starine]

Sorry for hijacking Border Run's/Curtis thread; but thank you for the sentiments, Brunanas and Squeaky.

[djnorth]

So sad to hear of your loss. Border was special to so many but none more then you.

And you're special for all that you did for him (and the rest of your crew!)

[Della]

All horses and dogs go to Heaven. Border will be waiting for you, Curtis. And all our sweet animals who have died will be there too.

[Curtis]

All horses and dogs go to Heaven. Border will be waiting for you, Curtis. And all our sweet animals who have died will be there too.

Thank you and everyone else. And to Starine, Squeaky, etc. don’t worry about hijacking anything, catharsis is good wherever you can find it.

Whatever one believes in—the birth of the Savior, a jolly rotund fellow dressed in red and white, your fellow human—this time of year is special. For several years my morning routine included picking the pasture which I did after feeding the horses. Opie, our pony, was locked away so others wouldn’t steal her food. Harley, my daughter’s tank like QH, was locked away so he wouldn’t steal anyone else’s food. A.Y. and Border were not locked away. I learned this from many years running a classroom. Get the kids working and then other work—grading papers, etc.—could be done. After awhile, Border would playfully head butt me and A.Y. would tug at my sleeve. Then both would cock their heads and look at my right barn coat pocket knowing cookies were there. They’d each get one and then quietly, peacefully follow me around the pasture. That was the closest thing to Zen, I’ve ever experienced. So I see a big pasture in Heaven. A big bay and more normal sized chestnut—both with lots of chrome—waiting for their cookies.

Happy Holidays to All!!

[Diver52]

That sounds about right for heaven. Maybe toss in a dog.

[BaroqueAgain1]

And a Clowder of Cats. <3

[Curtis]

That sounds about right for heaven. Maybe toss in a dog.

I grew up with a dog—a Cockapoo named Sandy. She was named for the filly Sandy Blue. She can come too.

[Curtis]

And a Clowder of Cats. <3

I’ve had many cats. A clowder for sure.

[Kurenai]

Curtis I am so sorry for your loss. Border did indeed win the lottery when you two found each other. It's always too soon, but what a wonderful life he had with you!

[stelladaniella]

Rest in peace to Border Run, I'm sorry I'm late to participate in the grieving. He was a spectacular horse and will be greatly missed

[Gemini]

Death is inevitable. Providing a good life to those in your care is what matters.

Condolences and hugs all around.

[Raven]

So sorry for your loss Curtis

[HB1994]

Curtis, you may have already seen it, but this lovely article about Secretariat’s daughter Trusted Company mentions Border Run.

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/e ... 911592007/

[Curtis]

Curtis, you may have already seen it, but this lovely article about Secretariat’s daughter Trusted Company mentions Border Run.

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/e ... 911592007/

Thank you I had not seen that. I just skimmed the article but if it didn’t mention it, Patricia McQueen just released a book about Secretariat’s offspring. As one can imagine as a book written by a photographer it is a visual tour de force. I believe it’s titled Secretariat’s Legacy.

[HB1994]

Curtis, you may have already seen it, but this lovely article about Secretariat’s daughter Trusted Company mentions Border Run.

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/e ... 911592007/

Thank you I had not seen that. I just skimmed the article but if it didn’t mention it, Patricia McQueen just released a book about Secretariat’s offspring. As one can imagine as a book written by a photographer it is a visual tour de force. I believe it’s titled Secretariat’s Legacy.

It is indeed called Secretariat’s Legacy and I have it on the couch beside me. There is a wonderful full-page photo of Border Run from 2021 in “The Survivors” chapter.

[Curtis]

Curtis, you may have already seen it, but this lovely article about Secretariat’s daughter Trusted Company mentions Border Run.

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/e ... 911592007/

Thank you I had not seen that. I just skimmed the article but if it didn’t mention it, Patricia McQueen just released a book about Secretariat’s offspring. As one can imagine as a book written by a photographer it is a visual tour de force. I believe it’s titled Secretariat’s Legacy.

It is indeed called Secretariat’s Legacy and I have it on the couch beside me. There is a wonderful full-page photo of Border Run from 2021 in “The Survivors” chapter.

Yeah, Patricia sent me a copy the week it was released. One of the perks for putting her up each time she came out to photograph him, I guess. Tomorrow is Border’s foaling date. He would have actually been 35. We still miss him, along with A.Y., and I’m sure we always will.

[stark]

Trusted Company
https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/ ... _at_34_123