Jocko
Arrived at Triple "L" Horse Rescue
September 2005
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge
April 27, 2008
38 Year Old Welsh/Shetland Pony
Sunday, April 27, 2008 at approximately 11:30am Jocko crossed over
the Rainbow Bridge.
(October 31, 1970 - April 27, 2008)
Jocko came to TLHR September 2005 at the age of 35, he was our first
and became one of the family from the very start. You couldn't help
but love him and want to just cuddle up with him. Jocko was a
Welsh/Shetland pony.
The years caught up to him rather quickly, he had arthritis which
made it difficult for him to walk at times. He loved his little
pasture, and he loved Grace. Grace spent the last year with Jocko and
she took wonderful care of him. She would walk around the pasture and
Jocko would follow, if she thought he needed to eat, she would nudge
him and he would listen. Wherever you seen Grace you seen Jocko and
visa versa. It was like watching mommy with her little boy.
The last month was very hard for Jocko, he wouldn't feel much like
eating, he lost weight and we just couldn't get it back on him. Jocko
wouldn't even eat his oatmeal cookies, he loved them so much and for
him not to want them you knew he wasn't feeling good. When we had our
vet come out, he said that it was time. We knew it was, but we were
still hoping that maybe we wouldn't have to do it.
Our vet picked up Jocko and took him to a nice farm to be buried at.
Upon loading him into the trailer Grace ran full speed around the
pasture only 1 time - as if she was doing it for Jocko. I think it
was her way of telling him goodbye and that he would soon run again
himself.
I am sure Jocko was met at the gate by Georgie. Georgie will show him
around, introduce him to all the other horses that all of us have
lost. And Jocko will again be able to eat anything he wants and he
will be able to run and play again.
Jocko: I love you so very much and it broke my heart to have to let
you go. I know it was for the best and your time to go. I can't be
selfish, that's not why I chose this path in life. I thank God for
lending you to me to care for you and to love you for 3 wonderful
years. Until we see each other again. I love you! ~Your Earth Mommy
From David (Sherry's Husband)
For Jocko
As I tried to comfort Sherry, watching the trailer slowly going down our driveway carrying her beloved Jocko toward his final resting place, i found tears also running down my face. We watched Grace run one final lap for him for all of the laps that he followed her in his slow walk of his. I thought about how this wonderful Woman, my wife, who blended, and pretty much hand-fed this pony twice a day, every day, for almost three years, could have a heart this huge, and still have the courage to let him go when it was time. She is truly an amazing woman and I believe God picked the right person to handle this kind of work for him.
Though I do not know about his former life before coming to us, I do know that his last couple years, he got to be a real pony. He was the first Horse our Grandson sat on, he was able to have his own pasture, his own pasture mate (Grace), and a Mistress who loved him dearly and took care of him until the end.
Thanks Jocko, you will be in our hearts forever.
David
Charlie - Not adoptable at this time.
10 yr old Welsh Pony. Charlie needs extensive handling because he was beaten by men in the past. He has come a long way, but still has a lot of work ahead of him before he can be adopted. Charlie can be very lovable when he has a mind to be.
Trooper - Adopted
7 year old Arabian (gray dapple). Trooper has gained weight and looks absolutely beautiful. He has found his forever home and is adjusting very nicely.
Ginger - Adopted
4 year old Quarter Horse. Ginger has found her forever home. She is doing wonderfully with her new family.
Grace - Not adoptable at this time.
2 yr old Registered Arabian mix. Grace is looking at surgery down the road, she has a soft cleft pallette (hole in the top of her mouth). She has not been trained to ride or handled much so we have a long way to go to get her adoptable. Update: Surgery will hopefully be in the near future. We have sent her medical records and waiting to hear how soon it needs to be done. If you would like to help with Gracie's medical bills please visit our "How To Help" page and click on our "Donation Button". Thank you and May God Bless You!
Georgie
Arrived at Triple "L" Horse Rescue
September 3, 2006 Crossed the Rainbow Bridge
October 19, 2007
3 yr old Quarter Horse.
We said goodbye to Georgie today (10/19/2007) and let him cross the rainbow bridge. The last couple days had been extremely hard on the poor boy. His leg was getting worse and he didn't want to walk. We had his feet done yesterday and it pained him more than usual so later in the day our vet and his partner (equine vet) came out to evaluate Georgie. It was time. Arrangements would be made and we would say goodbye to a wonderful, loving horse.
I spent the last couple hours with Georgie and he would not leave my side. He would push up against me, nuzzle me and he decided that my shoe would taste good. He took a bite but I think he found out that it didn't taste so good after all. Around 2:30 today my vet showed up to pick him up. I led him through the pasture, he did pretty good, but at times got stubborn and wouldn't move. When I got him to the trailer he loaded without any hesitation. Maybe he knew, I don't know. But tears were in his eyes as we walked. I hugged him and kissed him, told him I loved him and I would see him again. It was the hardest thing I have done but I know the time was right for him. He will run again and play again. He will never feel pain again.
Georgie: You are out of pain. You are free to run and play in the fields again. God will heal your leg. You are very much loved here on earth, but we know you were only given to us for a short time. This last year with you has been a blessing. You will forever be in my heart. I love you and will miss you dearly - Thank you for being a part of our lives.
God Bless You!
From Sherry's Husband, Dave
Georgie was gallant to the end. He instantly became my Favorite horse
the day Sherry welcomed to her Rescue. He amazed me at his zest for
life and it seemed that his leg did not slow him down at all.
However in the end, the leg was starting to take a toll. I believe
he knew that his time was near and Georgie also knew that his loving
mistress Sherry would take care of him until his time. She loved
him very much. My wife is a special person and she cares so much for
her "babies". Please take a moment to reflect on how God gives us
these caring people like my wife and be thankful that we have her in
our world. I am extremly lucky and grateful to have her as my wife.
David
Bubba - Adopted
5 yr old Miniature Pony. Bubba is our little pony that thinks he is a puppy dog. He will lick you like crazy and follow you around wherever you go. Bubba loves all kinds of treats.
Lucky - Not adoptable at this time.
3 yr old Palimino Gelding. Lucky was kicked by a cow when he was a baby that is why he has calcium deposits on his stomach and spine. Lucky also has curvature of the spine. He is a wonderful horse just can't be ridden by anyone. Lucky has gained approximately 100 pounds since his arrival. He still needs some more weight but he is really starting to blossom.
