tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post9198359307300362120..comments2023-10-23T12:43:45.847-07:00Comments on Eventing-A-Gogo!: Gogo Fatale 6/2/01 - 10/11/11Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902291220984883182noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-52737785949542872352011-10-24T09:52:08.836-07:002011-10-24T09:52:08.836-07:00So very sorry on the loss of your beautiful, beaut...So very sorry on the loss of your beautiful, beautiful mare.. I hope the bright times you have had with her shine through the darkness of your grief....<br />TaraTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292388428041873454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-28951335819405990542011-10-13T15:30:07.073-07:002011-10-13T15:30:07.073-07:00Hugs to you Andrea. Thank you for sharing Gogo wit...Hugs to you Andrea. Thank you for sharing Gogo with us through your blog. I admire you in many ways and am glad to know you will continue to blog. Rest in peace, Gogo.Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-18514087203718682002011-10-13T13:36:48.739-07:002011-10-13T13:36:48.739-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about Gogo. She sounds li...I'm so sorry to hear about Gogo. She sounds like the most wonderful mare. It's always hard to say goodbye to our friends. You shared a touching last day you will always remember. She'll never be out of your heart. <br /><br />Do Not Stand At My Grave <br />By Mary Frye<br /><br />Do not stand at my grave and weep. <br />I am not there, I do not sleep. <br /><br />I am a thousand winds that blow. <br />I am the diamond glints on snow.<br /><br />I am the sunlight on ripened grain.<br />I am the gentle autumn's rain. <br /><br />When you awaken in the morning's hush, <br />I am the swift uplifting rush <br />of quiet birds in circled flight. <br />I am the soft stars that shine at night. <br /><br />Do not stand at my grave and cry. <br />I am not there. I did not die.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-23485603902661278802011-10-13T11:12:14.806-07:002011-10-13T11:12:14.806-07:00I am so very sorry for your loss. It's very h...I am so very sorry for your loss. It's very hard to make that decision for your heart horse. I hope when the time comes that I have to do the same that I can be as strong as you. May gogo be galloping above with all the angels.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299620510189249140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-24838855143804730472011-10-13T10:40:52.798-07:002011-10-13T10:40:52.798-07:00What a beautiful last day you were able to spend w...What a beautiful last day you were able to spend with Gogo. If only all horses could have their last moments be so peaceful and happy.<br /><br />I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Gogo.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066327510880156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-75282332931282658282011-10-13T09:52:51.699-07:002011-10-13T09:52:51.699-07:00I regret not finding this blog sooner. Yes, it is ...I regret not finding this blog sooner. Yes, it is a tearful outcome, but not a tearful life. She was treasured and loved and her memory lives on. Sounds almost perfect to me. <br /><br />You have a lot to offer another lovely horse and I'm sure, when the time is right, everything you learned with Gogo will make you a better horsewoman. You see, her spirit will live on.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-6961027398201626562011-10-13T08:46:44.828-07:002011-10-13T08:46:44.828-07:00I am so sorry - there are no words of comfort at a...I am so sorry - there are no words of comfort at a time like this. I'm glad you were able to give her a good last day - that will always be a good memory to go with all the other good memories you have of her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-21719367692125685852011-10-13T08:30:03.990-07:002011-10-13T08:30:03.990-07:00Thank you for sharing your journey with Gogo with ...Thank you for sharing your journey with Gogo with us. You are a talented writer and your love for Gogo always shone through in your posts.<br /><br />Godspeed beautiful mare.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-6389897810709366662011-10-13T05:07:18.818-07:002011-10-13T05:07:18.818-07:00I'm so incredibly sorry you've had to make...I'm so incredibly sorry you've had to make such heart breaking decisions. I admire your ability to do the best by your beautiful mare. <br /><br />You're love for Gogo shown through in your writings, smiles and pictures. Peace will come knowing you did the absolute best for her up to the very end.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-47132537323678085262011-10-13T03:57:44.279-07:002011-10-13T03:57:44.279-07:00I have thought about you and Gogo every single day...I have thought about you and Gogo every single day - but almost all day yesterday. I know that you have been questioning yourself, why couldn't you save her? I don't see it that way....I think you set her free. My heart hurts so for you and the loss of your lovely wonderful mare. I know we don't know each other, but I've been reading for a long time...and I've been crying for you along with everyone else. <br /><br />Please leave this blog up and open, it's the most wonderful tribute to a larger-than-life mare. My condolences to you, as well as all that hugs I can send to Texas.<br /><br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10335372315157759668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-20596698725443114422011-10-13T03:22:57.441-07:002011-10-13T03:22:57.441-07:00I've been visiting your blog every now and the...I've been visiting your blog every now and then for a long time, and i'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet, little Gogo. It's so hard to let them go, and you're so strong for doing the right thing. I cry with you, and i'm thinking of you.Angelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960753680448690916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-52531038394936469022011-10-12T21:08:26.995-07:002011-10-12T21:08:26.995-07:00My heart is breaking. If I can be so moved by the...My heart is breaking. If I can be so moved by the loss of a horse who I've only read about, I cannot even imagine what you're going through. I am so, so sorry. <br /><br />My favourite words of condolence come from Sonya Fitzpatrick, "Pet Psychic": "We never get over them, we just get used to living without them." May you find peace as you get used to living without Gogo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-79065624045534984102011-10-12T20:59:20.503-07:002011-10-12T20:59:20.503-07:00We are here for you,
my distant friend.
We hold yo...We are here for you,<br />my distant friend.<br />We hold your hand in the darkened forest<br />as you lead your companion one last time.<br /><br />We tie white feathers into the mane,<br />to help speed the flight for this final journey.<br /><br />We stand with you,<br />at the edge of that forest,<br />as your companion steps into that open meadow,<br />surrendering at last the limits of this place,<br />free now,<br />finally free.<br /><br />We walk with you,<br />along the meadow,<br />stealing glimpses of your noble, dear one,<br />running along side on the edge of the horizon,<br />leaping hills, mountains, cloud banks, and then,<br />impossibly,<br />into the golden eye of the sun.<br /><br />And we stay with you in the silence,<br />for you are never alone,<br />and with you,<br />we remember.<br /><br />Dearest Gogo, we will treasure your story always<br /><br />--Winter<br />(I have it on good authority that here are mozzarella sticks on the other side...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-43959792786495067262011-10-12T20:55:15.836-07:002011-10-12T20:55:15.836-07:00It was a beautiful day to die here too and I thoug...It was a beautiful day to die here too and I thought of Gogo and you. <br /><br />You did a good thing and now get to have the pain of having the blessing/curse of being able to make that call. At times, I've thought this position was worse because it always gave us room to play the "what ifs" while at the same time being grateful we could end their suffering. <br /><br />But you did everything you reasonably and ethically could for your mami mare. And that is heroic. As is being strong enough to put her ahead of yourself.<br /><br />My heart goes out to you Andrea. <br /><br />I am also glad you will keep sharing your adventures. Because of this blog, the world knew Gogo and for that she will always live on.RuckusButthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-32902645598277779552011-10-12T20:39:53.813-07:002011-10-12T20:39:53.813-07:00I like Christine's description of you. Strong...I like Christine's description of you. Strong and selfless is perfect.<br /><br />I know I said this on FB already, but I'm going to say it here too. I'm happy that you and Gogo got to spend such a beautiful last afternoon together. I know that will be one of the most precious memories you have until your last day.<br /><br />You took better care of Gogo than most humans take of their own children, and no doubt that Gogo knew exactly that.<br /><br />I'm so sorry Andrea.<br /><br />That last breath was to tell you she was comfortable.<br /><br />A moment of silence on my blog: <br />http://jumping-percheron.blogspot.com/2011/10/gogo-fatale.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-85150156069629974102011-10-12T18:37:43.402-07:002011-10-12T18:37:43.402-07:00Just like everyone else I am so sorry for your los...Just like everyone else I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a strong and selfless person for doing what you did. I wish there were more horsey people out there like you! Keeping you in my thoughts.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677973010438029016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-64914859622276453602011-10-12T18:36:25.863-07:002011-10-12T18:36:25.863-07:00RIP sweet mare.RIP sweet mare.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707037151404133158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-27990448641524395422011-10-12T17:31:54.558-07:002011-10-12T17:31:54.558-07:00Farewell Gogo, you will be missed, we love you! (a...Farewell Gogo, you will be missed, we love you! (and your mum!)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807283913565399425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-78069400602996682362011-10-12T16:15:07.131-07:002011-10-12T16:15:07.131-07:00R.I.P Gogo. You touched many lives.
Gogo had a gre...R.I.P Gogo. You touched many lives.<br />Gogo had a great life and a great ending - she was happy. <br />You did the best thing for her and I know she'll apprecaite it. I wish I could say something that would take all your pain away, but remember there are people greiveing with you, you aren't alone.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285687707142504098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-73851950672139191602011-10-12T14:43:51.006-07:002011-10-12T14:43:51.006-07:00I am so sorry. RIP Gogo :(I am so sorry. RIP Gogo :(Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547452900127366469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-79850886404214289002011-10-12T14:03:46.048-07:002011-10-12T14:03:46.048-07:00I am so sorry Andrea. You and gogo are a cute and ...I am so sorry Andrea. You and gogo are a cute and wonderful team. You might think she is gone but she isn't she is looking down at you galloping around her her mom and dad!<3 stay strong!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356027090650132062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-60663881043301626472011-10-12T13:18:52.361-07:002011-10-12T13:18:52.361-07:00Goodbye Gogo.
Andrea,
You are an exemplary hors...Goodbye Gogo. <br /><br />Andrea,<br />You are an exemplary horsewoman. She knew it was you. You were always and always will be her human.<br /><br />Love, <br />Val and HarleyValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-91866840070218028122011-10-12T12:47:00.411-07:002011-10-12T12:47:00.411-07:00Many, many (((((HUGS)))))). I'm so sorry.Many, many (((((HUGS)))))). I'm so sorry.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442236631057691107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-84143876160879483652011-10-12T12:32:23.219-07:002011-10-12T12:32:23.219-07:00Dear Andrea,
I have been following your blog for ...Dear Andrea, <br />I have been following your blog for what seems to be over three years. I was definitely following it before Gogo's injury. You don't even know me but I have a HUGE amount of respect for you, and because of you, all five of my horses are barefoot. You, Gogo, Metro and Quincy have taught me so much and you are SUCH an inspirational person. I have cried, laughed, and shaken my fists at this blog. I have been particularly inspired with all of your posts about being gay. Never have I felt so moved to stand by what I believe and what I feel. As Gogo's injury became clear that it would be degenerative, I did as much research as I could about tendons and tissues. Because of you I take far better care of my horses than anything. I don't just trust what a trainer says. Four of my horses live outside 24/7 and one (my competition horse, boarded in the midst of Houston, TX) has 24/6. You are an amazing person and Gogo was an amazing horse. R.I.P. Gogo.<br /><br />P.S. Texas has been receiving short bouts of rain in my area (Chappell Hill and Houston) so I also hope you get some too.L. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450467577145574001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364831396028560774.post-87563102356253973542011-10-12T12:22:46.772-07:002011-10-12T12:22:46.772-07:00Farewell Gogo. Andrea, it's amazing how many p...Farewell Gogo. Andrea, it's amazing how many people you and your crazy wonderful Gogo have touched. I'm glad to hear that you'll keep blogging.Ashleigh Shadowbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308008630142081844noreply@blogger.com