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Until We Meet Again

 Goodbye for now... —

Sierra left at 5:30 this morning to head down to Carol-Ann's barn to go on consignment.  She has several people lined up to come try her, and what I knew would be a bittersweet moment had finally come.

This week we enjoyed 3 fantastic rides in a row, and for our potentially final ride together I chose to go on a short ride down the road with two friends yesterday.  Over the past few days, I spent a lot of time talking to Sierra and telling her what a special horse she is - far too special for me and the stage i'm at in my life.  I like to think she understands me, but she seemed completely impartial.

Truth be told, I don't have much words right now to explain how i'm feeling, and nothing is written in stone - or rather, no papers have been signed yet - so until something is confirmed i'm trying not to go too far down the rabbit hole.  For now, here's some pictures from this past week while I work to gather my thoughts.


I have hardly jumped in 10 years, but took a moment to have some fun


After Ray jumped her for a bit of video for CA


Friend was pushing her kiddo in her stroller because her horse is injured


I'll miss this beautiful face immensely


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  1. I hope this transition goes smoothly for you

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  2. Sorry to hear this...not an easy call to make. And congrats on the wee one! :-)

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