the rainbow bridge for horses

You might remember Billie from Holly + Steve’s family session I shared last week. Unfortunately, Billie, 32, was very sick and moved on from this earth about two weeks ago. Billie came into Holly’s life when she was 19, competing in numerous shows with him until his retirement four years ago. He was just like another member of the family, incredibly loved by all and surely will be missed.

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
when their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
is a place where beloved creatures find rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
til The Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
for here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed.
Their bodies have healed with strength imbued.

They trot through the grass without even a care,
til one day they whinny and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes sharp and alert.
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the herd.

For just at that second, there’s no room for remorse.
As they see each other…one person…one horse.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart
has turned to joy once more in each heart.
They nuzzle with a love that will last forever.
And then, side-by-side, they cross over…together.

 

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Holly – I am so sorry for your loss, but glad we had an opportunity to capture some beautiful shots for you to always remember him by. I hope these words, your photos and memories bring peace during this saddening time. 

-xo-

Jamie