Dallas

I miss him. Some photos Gerry took of us last year which I just found on his iPhone. Don't think I've shared them here before.

 

My Dallas died on Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.

 I last posted on March 18. Things got hectic with getting all the paperwork filed so Gerry and I can retire on May 31 and June 2, respectively.

Then, the unthinkable happened.

My Dallas died on Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Gerry had been out to the barn that afternoon and all was fine. Both Doc and Dallas have been in good health and there were no indications anything was wrong.

When Paula went out to feed around 6:30 she said Dallas walked into Doc's stall grabbed a bite of his feed, she shooed him out, and then the next thing she saw was Dallas fell down and began to roll, and then he did it again and again. She called me, I called the vet and Gerry called Lori to come stay with his Mom (who was spending the weekend at our home) and we got to the barn in about 25 minutes after the phone call. The vet arrived when we did, and it was torsion colic. So bad, he wasn't a candidate for surgery. So I made the choice to have him euthanized.

My beautiful boy, gone. 

After his heart stopped I sat with him, brushed him, and told him how much I loved him. We watched the sunset together and then Mr. Brown came and got him.

My handsome, perfect horse. Partners for 15 years. 

Welcome 2022

The New Year. A lot like last year. There's been an uptick in Covid numbers and I'm back working from home at least for this week. On the upside, my sister Susan was just here for three weeks that could explain why I didn't do any blog posts. It was wonderful having her here and I think she really enjoyed the new apartment.

I actually got to ride more in December than I usually do but not as much as I would've liked. We are working with Dallas to become more relaxed out on the trails definitely a work in progress but this is a picture that was taken in December of us.

Christmas Sneak Peek

Two weeks ago we had a photoshoot at the barn for Christmas, I have a boatload of photoshopping to do to get the final photo finished, but here is a sneak peek of the king in all his glory!!!!

 

My Boy Dallas

Big D is 25 this year. We have been together since he was 11. 

I love this horse so much. 

Dallas and MJ

 

I think this is my favorite photo from this year. I was shooting a message for a retirement video party for a friend and this is a screengrab from the video. Dallas started nuzzling me, which is NOT usually behavior for him. Anyway, I love it! 

Dallas

A positive of Covid has been working from home which means I can get out to the barn faster. Dallas and I have been enjoying a lot of nice rides together this summer and fall.

Leadline Show

I fulfilled a bucket list item when I was able to participate with my namesake in a leadline class at Blue Goose in September. AJ was a total champ- introduced herself to the judge, and gave an awesome salute and ride. I was so proud of her my heart was bursting. And yes, I had matching shirts with our barn name on them made for us. Dallas was a total rock star. Happy, happy moment! 
 

Sleepy Boys

This is what greeted me the other day at the  barn. Both the boys were taking a little nap. Doc waited a long time to get up, but Dallas knew that Mama likely had treats and got up immediately. I think his photo is especially cool because it kind of looks like he is levitating.

A Favorite Photo of Dallas

More photos from the Delaware Tech Video Shoot with Dallas

This horse was made for video work- never batted an eye! 

More Video Commercial Photos

A co-worker took these nice shots of me and Dallas when we did the video for Delaware Tech's Employee Recognition, doesn't Dallas look awesome! 

That day took me back to the days when I was an associate producer for AF&V-

boy does that go back a long time ago!!!!!

He is a star!

Another photo from our video shoot. Man, Dallas is a rock, that boom was swinging past his head the whole time and it never phased him in the least!

My boy Dallas. 23 years young this year.

Dallas in a starring role!

We filmed an in-house commercial for Employee Recognition 2019 

at the barn and Dallas got to star in it! Enjoy!

Watch it here! 

The motley crew from Del Tech and my great barn owner, Paula!

First ride of 2019

Dallas Does Dressage

I may have posted these already, but oh well, Dallas and me at Ellie Rawls barn for a caveletti clinic.

The King....

His name is Dallas but I often call him DD, The King, and a whole bunch of sickeningly sweet lovey dovey names. He is my boy.  He is 23 this year. How can that be? He has been mine since he was 11 years old.

I love him beyond words.

My favorite photos....

These are my two favorite photos of Dallas and me. Gerry took them two years ago on a trail ride in Fair Hill. D and I are standing next to Miss Patsy's tree. (Named for Patsy du Pont- read more about her here.)

The Boys

These photos of the boys were taken this past summer-obviously because right now its a lovely 16 degrees. ARGH, polar vortex go back to where you came from!

Doc turns 16 this year.

And Dallas turns 23 this year.

Both are in great shape and are happy, healthy equines.