We were getting ready to leave for the State 4-H Horse show and C.D. did not come up to eat. My husband went looking for her and found her dead in the creek apparently due to a heart attack. No signs of colic or foul play. She was in foal due March 2013. The foal was to be Dot's.
Dot got her when she was 9 years old and would have celebrated 10 years of owning the mare in a couple of days.
She and Dot had a special bond. She was successful showing her in showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Horsemanship and Western Pleasure. We own two of the mare's daughters - Zips Gold Fox -APHA (Foxy) and Dipped in Fudge/Paid in Fudge (APHA/AQHA).
When Foxy was born 9 years ago, Dot gave her to her oldest brother. For her last State show, Dot showed Foxy. She placed top 10 (8th place) in Registered Mares 5 and older. Pretty good for an older mare going against the young ones.
It is bittersweet to me because Dot started her 4-H horse project with C.D. and ended with her daughter Foxy.
C.D. was a special mare and will hold a place in our hearts forever.
Dot & Foxy leaving the show pen.
