Post by coathambeauty on Feb 10, 2006 22:02:06 GMT 1
Zoe belonged to friends of mine. She was loaned 3 years ago to give a special needs teenager her confidence back. This young teenager was also called Zoe. The teenager had had a rough ride with an expensive but very unsuitable pony. If she didn't bail out then he made sure she came off. Zoe the pony was 29 and an ex-Prince Philip Cup pony. She could go like Sh### off a stick, was the perfect hack and up until a year ago could still jump an 85cm show jump course, clear every time. However she hated vets with a vengance and was not too hot about going into a trailer. I remember one winter's night been called out of my warm bed to rescue my freinds who had been trying for several hours to load her. We gave up at three in the morning and padlocked her into a near by field. Zoe the pony went on to give confidence to Zoe the teenager's younger brother and sister who also have special needs. A very, Very special pony who gave so much joy to those children. She was diagnosed with a tumor just before Christmas and this morning said she did not want to go out. She was pts at lunchtime. My thoughts are with Zoe, Stephen and Julie who loved little Zoe with all their hearts. RIP Zoe. Enjoy the freedom Rainbow Bridge has to offer.
