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Dan The Man; 1993 - 2008
Topic Started: Sep 6 2009, 05:31 PM (150 Views)
FlashGordon	Sep 6 2009, 05:31 PM Post #1
Is the meadow on fire? Posts: 1,959 Group: Members Member #2,251 Joined: December 3, 2007	Dan The Man 1993 chestnut TB gelding. I never did post a tribute to Dan here. I guess it has taken me the full year to really accept that he is gone. Tomorrow is the anniversary of his death, though it feels like tonight-- the first Sunday in September will never be the same. Truly my heart horse, him coming to me was several years in the making. I never in my life dreamed I'd own a horse like that. Thanks to EqT's generosity, we were able to find a way to make it work. When he finally did arrive in June of 2008 it felt like I'd finally found my partner. He and I had a rapport I've never had with a horse, and don't expect to, ever again. He was many things to many people in his 15 years-- a stakes winner, a junior hunter, a dressage schoolmaster, but to me he was a best friend. He restored my confidence in horses, and in people. He was a calming presence in my life at a time when many things were challenging and chaotic. I cannot believe it has been a year since I hugged him. Sometimes it feels as if him being in my life was only just a dream, and yet other times I think if I just drive back to his barn he must still be there.... His halter and lead still hangs in the garage, where I left it. His "things" are relatively untouched. The locks of mane and tail are still hidden away in the drawer. His ashes are still in the UPS box they arrived in from Cornell, unopened. I suppose some day I will find peace. Right now, I've only just found acceptance. God Bless, my lovely boy.



Barn Girl	Sep 6 2009, 06:43 PM Post #2
We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie! Posts: 251 Group: Members Member #1,230 Joined: July 5, 2007	Such a handsome man... so sorry he was taken from you too soon, Flash.



Ibex	Sep 6 2009, 07:02 PM Post #3
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,183 Group: Members Member #1,160 Joined: June 22, 2007	Wow... a year... it's gone by fast.



jn4jenny	Sep 7 2009, 02:59 PM Post #4
Magical Leopluridon Posts: 875 Group: Members Member #893 Joined: March 18, 2007	What a beautiful boy he is, Flash. And I do mean is, not was--he lives on and on in the memories of the people who love him. He even lives on in the memory of those who never met him, like many of us here at TOC. I will hug my chestnut horse today in his honor.



DairyQueen2049	Sep 8 2009, 05:54 AM Post #5
DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT Posts: 7,547 Group: Members Member #385 Joined: January 17, 2007	Beautiful tribute Flashy. {{{{HUGS}}}}



FlashGordon	Sep 8 2009, 01:29 PM Post #6
Is the meadow on fire? Posts: 1,959 Group: Members Member #2,251 Joined: December 3, 2007	Thanks guys. You all have been so kind over the last year. I am glad to have the first anniversary past us now. We just had a quiet day hanging out and then I spent a few hours with Win. Win has been a blessing these past 11 months. It is odd how I'm never sad when I'm at the barn-- it is only quiet moments now that it hits me, usually in the car or something. Win keeps me so busy with his needs (and demands! ) that I never have time to grieve while in his presence... which is a good thing. Anyway thanks again to all who sent us support and hugs over the last year. We appreciate it wholeheartedly.



MissBri	Sep 9 2009, 06:32 PM Post #7
Cead Mile Failte ! ! SLAINTE! Posts: 4,011 Group: Members Member #973 Joined: April 20, 2007	Oh Flash I was just thinking it was around now and saw your thread. I am so very sorry. Dan was taken from you way too soon - you had such a connection. And MAN is he handsome! Anyway, I'm thinking of you....hope this weekend brings good feelings and a new beginning.... many hugs..... Edited by MissBri, Sep 9 2009, 06:33 PM.



jillintexas	Sep 14 2009, 07:52 AM Post #8
You're BANNED! Posts: 7,608 Group: Members Member #96 Joined: January 6, 2007	Such a moving tribute for your friend, Flashy. I too, am sorry he left.



gunnar	Sep 29 2009, 03:28 PM Post #9
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,140 Group: Members Member #236 Joined: January 8, 2007	oh Flashy my friend! These annivesaries are tough on the soul. Gunnar died four years ago Sept 6th! not a day goes by when I do not think of him! I have many grand Gunnar photos to remind me of him! I treasure veryone of them! Horse like Gunnar and Dan leave an imprint on our hearts! Lucky for me Bodie has a special place in my heart so I am renewed. I still tell him you aint no Gunnar! Hugs to you on this hardest of days!



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