My Muzzy-

Muzullindy was bred by the Wrigley's from Catalina.  He was by the imported pure Polish stallion *Muzulmanin, and out of an old Indy bred mare.  The one and only  well thought out decision was to at least have him gelded before he was delivered to our new farm in Colorado.  That single act probably saved all our lives.  He was horrible, he kicked the vet, the farrier, and I spent most weekends in the emergency room.  Muzzy and I learned everything together.  Lucky for us after a couple of years my family was transferred back to Californian and the safety of Dennis and Judy Lyman.  Muzzy over time, became a show horse, trail horse, 4 H horse, lesson horse, pony horse, and most importantly, the one thing in life I could always count on.  It will be two years in April that Muzzy passed away.  He was thirty two tears old.  The decision was made after much thoughtful soul searching, and many tears. On his last day, it took my dear friend, Jane Case, and I over an hour to get him on his feet.  This was to be the last time any of us could bear this torture.  So we spent  the rest of the day grooming and reminiscing about his life and antics.  We laughed and cried.  I begged to not have to make this choice.  Then I would plead  for a miracle, but knew my commitment to him thirty years ago came with the responsibility to act on his behalf.  Just writing these words brings tears to my eyes and I hope for my sake always will.  My wonderful veterinarian and her assistant said to me that Muzzy was ready and he had just been waiting for me. 

     That day Muzzy was fat and shiny, but his old legs couldn't hold him any more.  The friend who had always been there for me needed me to be there for him.  This was by far and always will be the hardest day of my life. I miss him beyond belief.  Muzzy gave me the truest and most devoted love.  Far exceeding what any human would have been able to bear.  He didn't care that I was only human, full of imperfections and weaknesses.  In his eyes I was his friend, in the purest sense, never judgmental but always kind and supportive.  For thirty years he forgave, loved, and taught me.  Muzzy's dedication to raising me has been unmatched.  He stayed as long as he could, but not a single day goes by that I don't wish he was here.  Horses choose people to care for and I was blessed that he chose me.  Muzzy showed me the good in my heart, taught me self respect and gave me confidence. He showed me what was most important in life, unconditional love.

     The day after he was buried a huge snowfall came. I could only lay on his grave and in the snow and sob.  But Muzzy had waited, he waited until I 'd found someone who could fill the void in my heart he would be leaving.  The right person, capable of taking over the long and difficult task of loving  me unconditionally.  Sometimes I still go and just sit with him and talk. We are both going to be all right,  he made sure I will never be alone.

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