The Grandest Foal Author Unknown I'll lend you for a little while, my grandest foal, God said. For you to love while he's alive, and mourn for when he's dead. It may be one or twenty years, or days or months, you see. But will you, til I take him back, Take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief, you'll have those treasured memories, as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught on earth I want this foal to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, with trust, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love? Nor think the labor vain. Nor hate me when I come to take him back again? I know you'll give him tenderness and love will bloom each day. And for the happiness you've known, you will forever-grateful stay. But should I come and call for him much sooner than you'd planned, you'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and maybe understand.

For you Lee.. Always There Are The Horses M. Adelia Ellis Ramey I ride because I rode as a child when life was simpler and somehow more complete. Only the whiff of a clean horse is needed to remind of days gone by. For always there have been the horses. I ride because of all the great horse souls who have shared their lives with me and taught me more than I can say. Their names and faces flash before me as old friends. I ride because of all the horses I shall never ride. Those I have watched and marveled at from afar for all their grace and beauty. This the stuff of a child's dream, the kind that doesn't die with time. Always there are the horses. I ride because the seasons call to me. Each unique in its appeal and all quite frequently best viewed from the back of a favorite horse. I ride because, of all things, horses are my passion. They inspire and encourage, energize, and challenge in ways I cannot explain to the un-initiated. I ride because of the rush of stretching one's self just a bit farther today than before, both mind and body. Always there are the horses. I ride because of those briefest of spans when the partnership comes to full promise. When the path twists and barriers fall, each footfall is measured and balanced between the two as a dance. There are no others - only this moment and this single step to ride. The memories of those times stand vivid in my mind to be recalled with all the freshness of the day at will and in times less grand. But if I must choose, I ride because I have dreams yet to live. I ride because I have dreams yet to have and what exactly they will be tomorrow I cannot say but always, there will be the horses.

Lee,I have know you for and been coming to care for you for 10 plus years,me rubie,James and ollie and Elliott who you had a little soft spot for prob because he is my only child that's not a little poo bum ha ha miss you so so much,even down to the texts,saying about England scoring a goal or can you get me a packet of fags ha ha, We have hold of so many memories of you and that I will hold close in my heart forever :) Even tho you was bedbound it wasn't just a job it was a pleasure to come to you every Monday, sometimes on a Tuesday if James was being a bugger ha ha, you always had a smile on your face even if you wasn't feeling it, Don't worry I will keep the faggot,mash,peas and gravy going as I love a faggot hehe, Everything I done in your room I done out of love for you,like Christmas decs, silly lights on your wall,and hanging string on ya ceiling so you could see your cards. May you rest your beautiful head to rest now and it's not a goodbye,but a we will meet again,love you lots ❤️