Memorial Day was established about 150 years ago to honor those who died serving our country. But at NickerNews, we’d like to appropriate it to remember our beloved horses, those who’ve served us throughout the years.
Consider visiting the Memorial pages, a special, dedicated section of our website. Watch the video, “Hoofprints On Our Souls” and scroll through the dozens of heartfelt tributes, left by NickerNews readers.
There is a new memorial to Sackett, who died of colic earlier this spring. Read more about Sackett.
Have you lost a horse? Please add it to our Memorial pages.
Do you have a senior horse? You might consider reading “When is the When?” It’s a lengthy discussion of choices we make when considering the older, hard-keeper. It can be helpful to talk within a community about tough decisions. This article does just that. The comments are as elucidating as the article and proof that there’s a big difference between what we feel in our hearts and what we know in our heads.
Additional notes concerning the death of an equine:
Brittany Fantarella runs Braids by Britt and makes keepsakes from mane and tail hair. Bracelets, fobs, keychains, and more. Read more about it here or visit her facebook page.
For many Mainers, it’s neither feasible nor legal to bury your loved one on the farm. Michelle Melaragno runs Compassionate Composting, a green alternative to burial, landfill or cremation. It’s a smart choice and Melaragno handles everything with the utmost respect. Visit the website here.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day! And don’t forget to tip your figurative hat to all those equines who’ve lightened our loads over the years.
