Post by Lipizzan on Jan 10, 2015 10:25:38 GMT
I remember the day when I first saw him. It was a cold snowy morning January 10, 2010, dad woke me up and said, Nina, he's here, he's beautiful. I remember I ran barefoot on the cold 
in pajamas and before I reached the stables, dad chased me back into the house to get dressed. I laughed all the time putting on clothes. I felt that this time the foal is special. I finally arrived in front of the barn, took a deep breath and open the barn doors. As soon as I saw him I cried. That wonderful little creature, which has just emerged from the womb of his mother on his wobbly legs was trying to come up to me and wanted to smell my nose. That minute I felt a deep connection with him. Something that is born once in a lifetime.
That day I stayed with him in the barn, just sitting and soaking up the beauty of the little creatures. It was incredible. Even then I started to dream about how we will spend our whole life together.
The time passed and I started to work with him, to teach him everything that a young foal can be learned. He showed incredible intelligence, and was learning thing faster than a average horse. By the time he was 4 months old he already knew some tricks I tough him, as well as some basic things, like lifting his legs, walking properly beside me, he was incredible. My DREAM HORSE.
I was truly and honestly connected to him, there was no day tat passed that I was not spending time with him. We were best friends! He was growing in a beautiful young horse. He was everything I ever dreamed of, strong bones, gorgeous head, gorgeous color, amazing personality. My rock, my shoulder to lean on when I was sad.
That awful day on August 24th, 2011 I woke up with a gut feeling that something is wrong...
It was the worst day of my life. The only thing I remember from that day is kneeling in front of him, holding his head and begging him to wake up, he took his last breath, look at me, and was gone. The river of tears flowed down my face, asking why?? Why God would take him from me. We had so many planes, whole future together, but it was all over that moment. I was a 17 year old girl, that day I lost my spirit, my piece of heart. Until this day, 4 year after, I have not gained that spirit for horses back. I still love them, I will always have a horse in my life, but just if you knew me back then you would know what I am talking about. I was so mesmerized with horses, he was my everything. It took my a long time just to stop crying every day. I was suffering from severe depression. And I know it sound little bit over the top, but seeing him dying and loving him so much, and now he was gone , it was to much to take.
His name was 198 Conversano Gaetana XXII-1, or Calisto. He was born on January 10, 2010. Today he would be a gorgeous 5 year old stallion. The pictures of him below, are his last pictures I took, he was 1 year and 7 month old when he died and left my hear broken apart. I hope one day I will be brave enough to take another foal to my care and felt the same connection as I did with him. Until that day I will always remember of you with a smile on my face and tear in my eyes. Thank you for teaching me what true love and friendship is. You will never be forgotten. I love you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL. <3
Now there is only a picture on the wall that is left from you....
in pajamas and before I reached the stables, dad chased me back into the house to get dressed. I laughed all the time putting on clothes. I felt that this time the foal is special. I finally arrived in front of the barn, took a deep breath and open the barn doors. As soon as I saw him I cried. That wonderful little creature, which has just emerged from the womb of his mother on his wobbly legs was trying to come up to me and wanted to smell my nose. That minute I felt a deep connection with him. Something that is born once in a lifetime.That day I stayed with him in the barn, just sitting and soaking up the beauty of the little creatures. It was incredible. Even then I started to dream about how we will spend our whole life together.
The time passed and I started to work with him, to teach him everything that a young foal can be learned. He showed incredible intelligence, and was learning thing faster than a average horse. By the time he was 4 months old he already knew some tricks I tough him, as well as some basic things, like lifting his legs, walking properly beside me, he was incredible. My DREAM HORSE.
I was truly and honestly connected to him, there was no day tat passed that I was not spending time with him. We were best friends! He was growing in a beautiful young horse. He was everything I ever dreamed of, strong bones, gorgeous head, gorgeous color, amazing personality. My rock, my shoulder to lean on when I was sad.
That awful day on August 24th, 2011 I woke up with a gut feeling that something is wrong...
It was the worst day of my life. The only thing I remember from that day is kneeling in front of him, holding his head and begging him to wake up, he took his last breath, look at me, and was gone. The river of tears flowed down my face, asking why?? Why God would take him from me. We had so many planes, whole future together, but it was all over that moment. I was a 17 year old girl, that day I lost my spirit, my piece of heart. Until this day, 4 year after, I have not gained that spirit for horses back. I still love them, I will always have a horse in my life, but just if you knew me back then you would know what I am talking about. I was so mesmerized with horses, he was my everything. It took my a long time just to stop crying every day. I was suffering from severe depression. And I know it sound little bit over the top, but seeing him dying and loving him so much, and now he was gone , it was to much to take.
His name was 198 Conversano Gaetana XXII-1, or Calisto. He was born on January 10, 2010. Today he would be a gorgeous 5 year old stallion. The pictures of him below, are his last pictures I took, he was 1 year and 7 month old when he died and left my hear broken apart. I hope one day I will be brave enough to take another foal to my care and felt the same connection as I did with him. Until that day I will always remember of you with a smile on my face and tear in my eyes. Thank you for teaching me what true love and friendship is. You will never be forgotten. I love you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL. <3
Now there is only a picture on the wall that is left from you....
But your not alone.. I had a mare that was my heart horse. we were as one. A freak accident took her away from me. I tear up every time I think about her. It does take a piece of you away. I haven't had another even close to her. But one day we will be together again... So I feel your pain and loss.. 
