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George McGovern

(10,289 posts)
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 09:13 AM 21 hrs ago

Horsie Saturday visits the present and the past.

Maddie and Pete are going okay these days.



We return now to the old farm with retiree Charlie Brown.
On his first day at the farm Charlie took off running checking out his new pasture.


Charlie was so laid back he let Laurie sit on his back.

His family loved him.






Mind Meld with Charlie's Dad

Charlie Brown was a wonderful fellow to have around.

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Horsie Saturday visits the present and the past. (Original Post) George McGovern 21 hrs ago OP
Thank you for sharing Horsie Saturday, George! Diamond_Dog 21 hrs ago #1
You're welcome. Charlie is in Horsie Heaven Diamond_Dog. He had to be put down. George McGovern 19 hrs ago #3
Thanks, George. I was kind of afraid to ask. Diamond_Dog 19 hrs ago #4
Evidently there is Diamond_Dog -- George McGovern 17 hrs ago #6
Thank you for that, George. Diamond_Dog 17 hrs ago #7
You are welcome. George McGovern 16 hrs ago #8
I love the last photo. Those eyes: so piercing, so mesmerizing. 🐎💕 Polly Hennessey 21 hrs ago #2
Thank You Polly. Charlie was One of a Kind. Sweet. Intelligent. You're right -- to look into his eyes was a revelation. George McGovern 19 hrs ago #5
Horses are such grand animals. Thank you. LoisB 12 hrs ago #9
You're welcome. They are Lois. Laurie introduced me to horses when we moved to George McGovern 7 hrs ago #10

Diamond_Dog

(39,329 posts)
1. Thank you for sharing Horsie Saturday, George!
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 09:52 AM
21 hrs ago

It always touches my heart to see humans so in love with their animals.

Where is Charlie Brown now?

George McGovern

(10,289 posts)
3. You're welcome. Charlie is in Horsie Heaven Diamond_Dog. He had to be put down.
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 11:05 AM
19 hrs ago

His Mom, pictured here, made the decision and his remains remained on the farm.

Diamond_Dog

(39,329 posts)
4. Thanks, George. I was kind of afraid to ask.
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 11:14 AM
19 hrs ago

His gentle nature brought love and happiness to all who knew him….. Is there a Rainbow Bridge for horses, too?

George McGovern

(10,289 posts)
6. Evidently there is Diamond_Dog --
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 12:55 PM
17 hrs ago

"The Day We Meet Beyond the Bridge."

“I will know you by the sound of your hooves,
the flash of your mane in the sun.
You will run to me,
ears forward, eyes bright,
the years apart falling away like dust.

And we will go home together,
crossing the bridge into forever,
where every ride is the first ride,
and every day is ours.”

Rainbow Bridge Poem for Horses
https://petmemoryguide.com/pet-loss-grief-support/rainbow-bridge-poem-for-horses/

George McGovern

(10,289 posts)
5. Thank You Polly. Charlie was One of a Kind. Sweet. Intelligent. You're right -- to look into his eyes was a revelation.
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 11:21 AM
19 hrs ago

This second photo, paired with the last, because of his long mane show why Charlie's owner nicknamed him "Fabio."

George McGovern

(10,289 posts)
10. You're welcome. They are Lois. Laurie introduced me to horses when we moved to
Sat Nov 29, 2025, 11:01 PM
7 hrs ago

the old farm 24 years ago. For several years we raised Paint babies and thereafter boarded retired horses. Horses have taught me much about life. All of it good. Very good. Thank You!

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