Sonny, end to the beginning

READ! please watch in highest qualtiy!I figured now is the time to let you all know what has happened the past few months. To make a long story short (for those of you who dont want to read the following description), Sonny has suffered a serious lameness, in which we contemplated putting him down, and we had to give him away, while in the meantime, four perfect future horses have taunted me, but none to be mine because of unkept promises, lies behind our back, and failed vet checks. Those who know me, know how much Sonny meant to me.

It started back in september, when xrays revealed ringbone in the left front. The ultrasounds, luckily, showed that it was a calcification. This was a huge scare, the idea of loosing my dearest friend to ringbone was devastating. This was only a foreshadow of what was to come.

Three weeks later, Sonny went unexplainably lame at the on the day of the vet exam (he was perfect the day before). While it was frustrating, I was not worried, Sonny had never been lame before. I thought it was simply just a hoof abcess. But one week later when there was not improvement, we called the vet, whos further prognoses was that he had tweeked or sprained his ankle. Inconvenient, I had thought, as we would have to put off my new horse search for a month of two, but he would recover. So I thought.

Soon it was recommended that we get more xrays, which revealed serious ringbone and navicular changes; a terrible prognosis. Reality set in that a horse with such terrible Ringbone developing like Sonnys would have to be put down. The thought killed me, my worst nightmare. Things would only get better from here, they must, I had thought. Wrong again.

The ultrasound revealed more serious things than the xrays, inflamations and irregularities all over the right front. he was put to restricted stall rest with small amounts of light handwalking, numerous painkillers and antinflammatories, tranquilizers, long periods of icing, vitamins, and much more.

After his restless pacing and weaving in the stall, which greatly worsened his condition and chance of recovery, we found a home to give him away to for a chance to recover. It is unclear if he will recover at all. In six months, if he doesnt recover, it is not worth it for him to stay. I do not want to think about that day. These four months have been more than devastating. I still cant wrap my head around it.

Meanwhile, our horse search had no better luck. Because we had to give Sonny away, it made it very risky and difficult to find another horse. Yet still four future horses passed.




The first horse was the first horse I tried, and I knew right away she was the horse. The owner was very pleased that we got along so very well. I was so excited, thrilled, that I could reach higher levels with this new prospect. The second day we went to try her, we found out she had been sold. The second eq prospect had a brilliant mind, fantastic movement, but xrays revealed issues. The third, who we had on trial for two months, and I thought was perfect and had therefore ruled out all other horses, went mysteriously lame on the vet check day. I am not at liberty to say why. It was disappointing, frustrating. Three horses. wasted money on vet check and x rays. I told myself to resist being taunted into falling for another horse, nothing good had come out of our efforts. The final horse, though I tried to convince myself out of it, I fell for the hardest. He met and exceeded all my criteria. best of all, his personality was a mirror reflection of Sonny's. I was shocked when his xrays revealed issues. That about did it, I began to loose hope, I became unmotivated. I try to tell myself to not loose sight of my dreams, but it is difficult to believe.

Now, having wasted hope on four horses, and loosing significant money from three xrays and exams, it is back to square zero. At this point, I do not expect anything. All I can do is hope that something comes along soon so I can train and get into the Eq ring this year, and not let myself be crushed once more.

Very long description, I am sorry. This video, is dedicated, to me and Sonny's largest achievement out of many; dressage. He has been, by far, the most agreeable, wonderful, personable, and gentle horse, with a soft mouth out of this world. I could ride him on a slack rein and he would still come through and carry himself. Ill miss you, so so very much. And I will never forget you.

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[SH00TfromtheSTARTBOX]

i've always loved watching sonny so much. he's a goregous horse. best of luck to both of you in 2011

[horsejumper4life]

@SH00TfromtheSTARTBOX thank you so much. Sonny appreciates it. I just posted the description

[SH00TfromtheSTARTBOX]

@horsejumper4life oh my goodness. i just read your description, the whole thing. i could tell something was up these past few months, but i didn't ever expect anything of this caliber.

i dont want to say anything like 'it's ok, i know how you feel' becuase nothing like this has ever happened to me. i guess all i can say is follow your heart... it'll lead you in the right direction. it found sonny, right? the time he spent with you ... he spent with a loving owner and one hell of a rider.

[horsejumper4life]

@SH00TfromtheSTARTBOX thank you so much, I greatly appreciate it!! it means a lot to me, it really does. sometimes everybody needs that kind of reminder and advice =)

[xoliveloverideox]

love it!! :)) what happened to sonny?

[horsejumper4life]

@xoliveloverideox sorry I just put the description up but thanks =)

[iluveclipsee]

I am so sorry!!!! you guys were amazing together!!! I hope he gets better, and I hope everything works out for you :)

[loveriding1913]

I just read that description and it even made me devastated! I hate seeing, reading, hearing, and noticing that horses are hurt. I can't stand seeing them like that. My love for horses can't stand it. It only makes me want to hug the horse to death (the expression! Not literally! Lol)

[TheBZs]

Wow.I am so sorry, I can't even begin to imagine what your going through! You guys were and are the best event team in CA! You amazed me every time I saw you go at Woodside. You inspired me. Your an amazing rider and Sonny will be in my thoughts! Best of luck!

[HunterEq4life]

I am so sorry! I always loved watching the videos of you guys because both of you are amazing and make an amazing pair. He was lucky to have you as a partner. Feel better & good luck with the horse search. Keep you head up! :)

[SH00TfromtheSTARTBOX]

@horsejumper4life you're welcome :)

[rhpcers]

Sonya I know I knew some of this but I sorta can't bring myself to believe it...Sonny is amazing always will be and he will always be you're first horse, you brought him up from nothing you OWNED in any arena you went into he loved you and no matter what happens in 2011 just know that you didn't make any mistakes...i love you and just know you're always welcome to come ride pachi <3

[HunterJumper311]

I'm so sorry :(