Comments on: A Brilliant Star Extinguished – Malachi Killed in Violent Storm Aftermath

By: Rachael Van Horn

Rachael Van Horn — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:17:26 +0000

Joe, it’s Rachael, your writer friend from Oklahoma. I have been trying to reach you.
Was lovely and sad to read through your blog. Please contact me.

Rach

By: Aisha Al Midfa

Aisha Al Midfa — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:25:23 +0000

By: Pete Jaeger

Pete Jaeger — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:40:32 +0000

Joe we can empathize with your loss of Malachi. We have had over 30 births over the years (just 1-2 a year)and witnessed almost all – ALWAYS an awesome experience and then to spend the time – sometimes all of their lives – with them, through sickness and health etc., yes, we become attached to them – anthropomorphism? – some admittedly more than others!

Jamie’s Carmen Miranda was one of those – This is the one I’ve a pic of you and she with in the pasture – It about broke her heart to lose Carmen – which she did I guess almost three years ago now – so much so that she cannot bear to look at several photo albums created in memmorium!

Good for you Joe re your AI endeavors and I too think you’ll have a nice cross – Good Luck – in the bonds…!
Pete

By: sharon

sharon — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:52:25 +0000

God needed him back……no doubt you will reunite later….hugs to ya

By: Harry from Australia

Harry from Australia — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:05:15 +0000

I know too well the pain of loosing a beautiful horse like Malachi.It tears your heart out and leaves a massive hole. I have lost 3 horses , one a rescue mare on the 3rd June 2008…Not a day goes past when I don’t think of them. I was looking forward to seeing Malachi growing up and was so sad when I heard the shocking news. Malachi is running free with all the others we have lost in our heavenly herd.

R.I.P. beautiful little man..

By: Jane Ames

Jane Ames — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:22:05 +0000

I just left a note at another place on your site and then discovered this news about little Malachi. I have tears streaming down my face. May the grace of God continue to be with you. Man. He was beautiful.

But the story’s not over, there will be more…God has a plan, and it is a good one, a better one. Keep your eyes, and heart, open for the next little guy (or gal) who will need you. The story will continue.

Peace to you,
Jane Ames

By: Pam Balsko

Pam Balsko — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:24:11 +0000

good Morning, Im new to your blog and just finished goinv over it, reading as much as possible. I ended with the story of Maachi. So sad Im feeling now for you, your family and Malachi. Malachi lost the chence to learn of trust from such loving humans and feel the love you had for him. Im sure in his 3 short months of life he had di feel all of this from you, its just a shame it wasn’t longer. I think the story of Malachi can still be the begining of your next book. The book will start with such love for the soul of horses that I know the rest will be as wonderful. And it may help you with your loss of Malachi. Malachi will always live on through your heart, this blog and your stories. have a wonderful holiday with your family, both 2 legged and 4 hoffed family! Best Regards, Pam Blakso

By: Christine Dix

Christine Dix — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:25:18 +0000

Joe,
I couldn’t comment about your loss when it had originally occurred. I knew that it was much more painful to recieve condolences than to write them, and I could not write you with a small pat on the back and a contrite story told to relate to your loss. Scrolling down today reminded me about your loss.
I still feel insufficiant in offering consolation because I didn’t know Malachi, nor did I ever observe your relationship with him. I do know that your bond was extraordinary, because animals always give all that they have, and when humans do the same-it is magic.

I have a of famous Quotes from authors of good knowledge

When Allah created the horse, he said to the wind, “I will a creature procede from thee. Condense thyself.” And the wind condensed itself, and the result was the horse.

Horse, thou art truly a creature without equal, for thou fliest without wings and conquerest without sword.

Mother Nature’s most beautiful, perfect creation is also her most delicate.

Christine Dix

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:17:07 +0000

Since I am new to your site I only just found out about this tragedy. My heart goes out to you. He had this perfect swirl between and just above his eyes. This means that he had an uncomplicated nature and would have been a wonderful partner. He had a lovely friendly expression with the setting of his eyes and ears. I am just learning about swirls and ears etc. and how they can predict a horses nature.
Anyway I just wanted to say that I too cried when I learned about this unfortunate ending to such a wonderful life. I have never lost a horse friend but I have lost many a dog friend.:-(

By: Kimberley

Kimberley — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:21:19 +0000

Hi, I feel so bad for you losing your boy. I have a 4 month old Nevada Mustang Polish Arabian colt. He is just gorgeous and I love him lots. He is quite the little stallion at such a young age. Bossing his sisters around. His father is a Nevada mustang born on the range and was brought to Canada. As far as we know he is the only stallion in Canada at this time. He belongs to my brother. Pictures are on the website. I know what it feels like to lose a horse. I also lost a baby. Her story is also on the website. I hope you heal soon.

Kimberley