Sad but sweet horse story...

[Bitsy]

I have an American Quarter Horse gelding that is seven years old and named Phoenix. I board him at a private barn about 20 minutes from my house. This is a home that has their own horses and a few boarders. They have a full time "barn manager" named Kristie (SUPER sweet, huge animal lover.)

There is the black and white paint horse named Cosmo that has this huge growth on the side of his neck. We are talking about the size of 2 softballs. The owner of the Cosmo finally had a biopsy done and it is cancer. They are doing a second biopsy...not sure what they are looking for. I don't know that there is anything they can do for him at this point. The tumor is just so very large. It is very sad.

Well, my Phoenix and Cosmo are in the same pasture together. My guy is a laid back, confident and smart horse. Cosmo is a little cooky and skittish, not quite as confident or bright.

Kristie told me that a few days after they did the biopsy on Cosmo, he was clearly not feeling very well. He was laying down in the pasture a lot, which is not usual for him.

This is the sweet part...my Phoenix was watching over him him. Literally standing over him and near him during those few days. When Cosmo when to get water or food, Phoenix would go with him and just stay near him. There are two other horses in the pasture with them. Their behavior was the same as always.

Kristie told me this story today through tears. She said it was very obvious that Phoenix was keeping watch over and comforting Cosmo.

Just had to share. I think horses are one of God's most amazing creations. They are gentle giants that sense and understand a lot more than we could ever imagine.

Here are a few pictures of my good boy Phoenix:

[yorkiemini]

WOW. How is that for a caring relationship

[SophieandZiggy]

Horses are amazing. I've always wanted one. My neighbors rescued two this summer. I love them. Thank you for sharing this story with us! Your horse is an Angel.

[horsnaround]

I believe he knows..and is guarding him. He is a beautiful boy

[pandaleigh]

That's very touching. Phoenix sounds like an awesome and caring little man. It's also wonderful that Kristie is observant and very connected to the feelings of your horses. I'd feel happy knowing she was there with my baby.

Give phoenix an extra hug for me please

[Cha Cha]

Phoenix sounds like an amazing horse, and he is certainly a beautiful one! I am so sorry to hear about Phoenix and yours friend. I hope they find there is something they can do for him.

[Bitsy]

Thank you everyone. Yes, Phoenix really is very special. I feel so blessed to have him as my horse!

[Bitsy]

Originally Posted by pandaleigh

That's very touching. Phoenix sounds like an awesome and caring little man. It's also wonderful that Kristie is observant and very connected to the feelings of your horses. I'd feel happy knowing she was there with my baby.

Give phoenix an extra hug for me please

Oh my goodness....Kristie is so amazing. She loves each horse and cares for them as if they were each her own. (She always tells me Phoenix is her favorite though! ) Phoenix and I are so grateful to have her there.

I'll give him that hug for ya!

[Bitsy]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Phoenix sounds like an amazing horse, and he is certainly a beautiful one! I am so sorry to hear about Phoenix and yours friend. I hope they find there is something they can do for him.

Me too. I haven't heard yet what they are going to do. It Is very, very sad.

[Bitsy]

Originally Posted by horsnaround

I believe he knows..and is guarding him. He is a beautiful boy

Yes, I agree. I think he has a sixth sense about it. Really amazes me.

[CouversMom]

What a sad but wonderful story... I'm glad to hear that Phoenix is watching over him