In Loving Memory
Blossom Belle V - (March 1997 - January 2007)
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mare, Blossom Belle V, due to colic. Blossom was an exceptionally beautiful mare, with a heart of gold and gentle to all.
Horses are among the greatest gifts God has given us, and we consider how great that gift was to care for her and why it was entrusted to our family. Blossom contributed so much to the Arabian breed through her progeny and has also given so much pleasure to all of us who had the honor to care for her. We will miss her so much.
Whatever the days of our lives or works, Blossom will be in our hearts forevermore. In the silence of the evening, may the Lord bow down upon the hills and mountains and take her in his arms to the green pastures in the sky. We will see her once again when we cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Mariagrazia & John Garofalo
Starlit Harbor
(March 1993 - August 2006)
Starlit Harbor was by Harbor Liters and out of AH Starlet by Coma Bay Beau.
She was a beautiful liver chestnut mare. She was born to race. Her parents were of the
Arabian Racing Association of California and she was had a certificate of
CAL-Bred Registration. I am not to sure of her races, but I do know that she did race, on the track.
Starlit started her Endurance completions in August of 1998.
I purchased Starlit from my very best friend, Dorothy Sue Phillips in 2001.
Starlit had 1,465 Endurance miles, of that 1,210 were 50/55 mile races and 235 mile were limited distance miles. She had 5 Best Conditions .
Our best achievement was, qualifying for the AERC National Championship in 2005.
We placed second in our weight division. I was so pleased with her and we did have a fabulous relationship. She took care of me, she was a very kind horse and I loved her with all of my heart. I still miss each and every day. Almost every day I look out in the pasture and I forget she's gone, and I catch myself wondering wear she is.
I would like to share with you a short poem, of which I love. I am not to sure who wrote it, but think it will ring a bell with all of you.
Just a Horse!
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse," or "that's a lot of money for"
just a horse".
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for
"just a horse."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too think it's "just a horse," then you probably understand phrases like "just a friend, "just a sunrise,: or "just a promise."
"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman/man."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they
"just don't understand.
Go give you horse a hug today.
Thanks, Your friend: Cindy L. Wagner
