Goodbye Millionairess
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millionairess1989
I didn't expect today to start out the way it did.
Mill was dead behind the barn when I went out to feed this morning. She had fallen at some point during the night or early morning, so hard that she dented the heavy metal of the barn wall. I don't know if her pacemaker finally ran out of battery and her heart gave out or she had a sycopal episode and her neck broke during the fall. Whatever happened seems to have mercifully been quick as there were no signs of a struggle or any outward signs of trauma.
So much has happened during our 33 years together. Mill and I met during my basic horse training class at Scottsdale Community College in 1989 when she was about 7 months old. It was love at first sight for me when I picked her out of a group of foals with whom to work at Tom Chauncey Arabians. I repeated the same class the following year just to be with her and she finally came up for sale.
Mill and I competed in mini and “A” circuit shows in Arabian halter, Native Costume and Hunter Under Saddle. We finally learned side saddle together, a lifelong dream of mine. 2000 brought us cross country from AZ to TN. We rode at the KY Horse Park during Ride Aside in 2004 where we won first place for our Elizabethan habit and barding in the Most Beautiful Costume class. Mill was always the picture of elegance no matter the costume, be it medieval, Elizabethan or Arabian, always covered in bells and tassels.
No one thought that she would live to the ripe old age of 33 ¼ after all she had been through, least of all me. She was healthy up to the end and looked better that her stable mate 10 years younger. I have Dr. Kellon and this group to thank for helping me keep her healthy for so long.
The following quote has always resonated with me with regards to Mill:
“I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” by W.B. Yeats
She always did and there will never be another like her. She was incomparable Arabian mare, the embodiment of so many of my lifelong dreams, and has left an impossible hole in my heart to fill.
Fly free and graze and graze in green pastures until we meet again my beloved Millicent. Millionairess #0428970 (Ben Bask x Nikiska) 2-13-1989 to 6-11-2022 --Jennifer in Middle TN 2010 Mill 33 yrs Arabian-PPID, IR & Pacemaker Dependent; 2-13-89 to 6-11-22 Jack 23 yrs TN Walker- IR & RAO https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jennifer%20and%20Millionairess https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=831 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jennifer%20and%20Jack-TN%20Walker
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Sherry Morse
Jennifer, I am so so sorry for your loss. When you've had your heart horse that long the hole they leave is so gigantic it's almost immeasurable. Just know that you provided her the best life possible and did everything you could for her.
Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA 2014 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sherry%20and%20Scutch_Scarlet https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=78891
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Lavinia Fiscaletti
So very sorry for your loss, Jennifer.
Thank-you for sharing such a beautiful tribute to such a special girl. May time help to eventually fill the hole in your heart with the memories of the special bond you shared. Mill will always be with you. Hugs at this heart breaking time. -- Lavinia, George Too, Calvin (PPID) and Dinky (PPID/IR) Nappi, George and Dante Over the Bridge Jan 05, RI Moderator ECIR
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Mill. Hugs.
Best wishes,
Heather Davis
From: main@ECIR.groups.io <main@ECIR.groups.io> on behalf of millionairess1989 via groups.io <millionairess1989@...>
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2022 7:37:53 PM To: main@ECIR.groups.io <main@ECIR.groups.io> Subject: [ECIR] Goodbye Millionairess I didn't expect today to start out the way it did.
Mill was dead behind the barn when I went out to feed this morning. She had fallen at some point during the night or early morning, so hard that she dented the heavy metal of the barn wall. I don't know if her pacemaker finally ran out of battery and her heart gave out or she had a sycopal episode and her neck broke during the fall. Whatever happened seems to have mercifully been quick as there were no signs of a struggle or any outward signs of trauma.
So much has happened during our 33 years together. Mill and I met during my basic horse training class at Scottsdale Community College in 1989 when she was about 7 months old. It was love at first sight for me when I picked her out of a group of foals with whom to work at Tom Chauncey Arabians. I repeated the same class the following year just to be with her and she finally came up for sale.
Mill and I competed in mini and “A” circuit shows in Arabian halter, Native Costume and Hunter Under Saddle. We finally learned side saddle together, a lifelong dream of mine. 2000 brought us cross country from AZ to TN. We rode at the KY Horse Park during Ride Aside in 2004 where we won first place for our Elizabethan habit and barding in the Most Beautiful Costume class. Mill was always the picture of elegance no matter the costume, be it medieval, Elizabethan or Arabian, always covered in bells and tassels.
No one thought that she would live to the ripe old age of 33 ¼ after all she had been through, least of all me. She was healthy up to the end and looked better
that her stable mate 10 years younger. I have Dr. Kellon and this group to thank for helping me keep her healthy for so long.
The following quote has always resonated with me with regards to Mill:
“I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” by W.B. Yeats
She always did and there will never be another like her. She was incomparable Arabian mare, the embodiment of so many of my lifelong dreams, and has left an impossible hole in my heart to fill.
Fly free and graze and graze in green pastures until we meet again my beloved Millicent. Millionairess #0428970 (Ben Bask x Nikiska) 2-13-1989 to 6-11-2022 --Jennifer in Middle TN 2010 Mill 33 yrs Arabian-PPID, IR & Pacemaker Dependent; 2-13-89 to 6-11-22 Jack 23 yrs TN Walker- IR & RAO https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jennifer%20and%20Millionairess https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=831 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jennifer%20and%20Jack-TN%20Walker -- Heather August 5, 2017, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Riosa https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=8819 Case History
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Heather%20and%20Storm
https://ecir.groups.io/g/Hoof/album?id=10181&p=pcreated,,,20,2,0,0
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Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful remembrance and eulogy. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time, hugs ❤
-- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov 2018 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=245855 Summer https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie/Summer https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=249104
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Jennifer Murphy
What an amazing journey you shared with your horse. My sincerest condolences on your loss.
-- Jennifer in NH 2020 CH - https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jennifer%20and%20Flea Photo album - https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=251041&p=Name,,,20,1,0,0
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Jennifer. Thank you for sharing her story with us. I had no idea how long she had been a part of your life but I’ve always been impressed that she was a pacemaker horse. Cherish your memories and hold them dear.
-- Martha in Vermont
ECIR Group Primary Response July 2012
Logo (dec. 7/20/19), Tobit(EC) and Pumpkin, Handy and Silver (EC/IR)
Martha and Logo
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Dear Jennifer,
What a beautiful tribute to your one-in-a-million girl. What a wonderful adventure you have had together. May time and fond memories heal your broken heart. And rest assured, the appreciation you feel for Dr Kellon and fellow group members is shared throughout this community. There is no better feeling then finding their hands that offer comfort, reassurance, knowledge, empathy, experience, especially at a time like this! Wishing you peace........ -- Sue R in NC 2021 CASE HISTORY: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sue%20and%20Shifty
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Oh Jennifer! I'm so sorry.
What a dreadful shock for you! I know you take great comfort in the fact that for Mill the end came quickly, but still, for you it is unspeakably tough. I remember when you and Mill came on board over 11 years ago, and all you did to give her the best life.Making it to 33 1/4 is huge for any horse,but for Mill it is astounding. Be kind to yourself,and make room,through your grief, for all the fabulous memories you two have made over all those years. -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario
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Rita Chavez
I’m so very sorry for your loss of Millionairess. She lived an amazing life.
-- Rita C. and Stetson (IR) Aiken, South Carolina USA June 2021 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=265166 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Rita%20C.%20and%20Stetson
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I'm so sorry Jennifer. A hard day indeed. Thank-you for your tribute to your great mare.
Mill knew how much you loved and took care of her and loved you right back. The hole in one's heart is hard to mend, if it ever is. May many lovely memories give some relief. Fly free Millionairess. -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 ECIR Group Inc. President/Treasurer 2021-2022
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fullcirclefarmhorses@...
I am so very sorry for your loss and heartbreak. What a treasure she was and a dedicated, loving horse mom you were to her. A beautiful relationship indeed.
-- Heather W in WI 2022 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Heather%20and%20Ava https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=273564
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Bobbie Day
Oh Jennifer
My heart breaks for you, and brings back memories for me too. These special bonds are hard to come by and makes it even harder. It’s hard to imagine how to go on when your grieving so much, but what a life you had together. All we can do is to now is to hope we’ll someday be reunited. I’m thinking of you. And what a beautiful tribute to your girl, I can just see her in all her glory,I bet you were amazing together. ❤️ -- Bobbie and Maggie Desi (over the rainbow bridge 7/21) Utah, Nov 2018 NRC Plus 2020, NAT, C&IR March 2021 ECIR Group Primary Response https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Bobbie%20and%20Maggie https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=271156 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Bobbie%20and%20Desi https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=78821
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So sorry to hear about Millicent. Sending hugs your way. What a loss.
-- Joy and Willie (EC/IR) Nevada County, CA - 2019 Case history: Willie's Case History Willie's photo album: Willie's Photos
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I am moved to tears by your tribute to Mill…such wonderful adventures you shared. You made each other’s life better with love, teamwork and deep connection.
Sending love and healing for your broken heart❤️🩹🐎 -- *Jean B from NH joined 10/27/21*
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Oh no - what a shock. I’m so sorry.
Thank you for such a beautiful description of your life together - I can picture her festooned with gorgeous bells and tassels, and loving every minute of it. -- Lesley and over the bridge Omar, 11-2012, Sutherland, UK Omar - Case History
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Made me sob reading your loving tribute to your horse but also feel good about such a lovely relationship to the end.
I would think every minute of life you had together oozed love & care. Thanks for sharing & telling us about your lovely Millicent. -- Carrie March 2021 UK
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What a beautiful tribute to a grand mare. Through my tears I looked at her pictures and could see, even at her ripe old age, the kindness and dignity in her beautiful Arabian eyes. Thank you for sharing the story of your once-in-a-lifetime horse and your lives together. Wishing you peace.
-- Alisa and Andante
San Diego County, CA 1/2014
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kristiel
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and love.
Kristie -- Kristie, Siena, and Satch in Western Colorado 2022 ( https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kristie%20&%20Siena )
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I'm so sorry and we're all grieving with you. I'm absolutely sure you're correct and it was quick. That was an eloquent tribute.
-- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com
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