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Holy Cow Scooter
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Holy Cow Scooter |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Holy Cow Scooter He lifted his head from his grass grazing And watched as his trainer approached the paddock. His nostrils flared... His ears flashed forward as he turned around... One hoof pounded the ground. The trainer loved this horse. Holy Cow Scooter was a keen competitor... Race tempered stallion steeled... With a need to run...to win. Recovering now from a mosquito-carried virus, the fight to live was the starter's gate he was in. The battle back was not easy.. from numbing paralysis, the stallion was now able to stand... Today he ran... Kicked up his heels and ran. But the trained eye...that only a seasoned horseman has... Saw the flaw in the gait. And knew the proud stallion would never thunder down the home stretch again. A pastured retirement among the mares was all that would await... Now he had to convince Holy Cow Scooter to accept this fate. ...believe what your heart feels..... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Wow, I love this, sweet friend, I am a fan of the western classics and your poem shines with the magic of it, I love it! (sigh) This is well-spoken, sweet friend, yeee-ha, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Scorpio, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I like this. it was cute Cold hands means a warm heart |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Descriptive and causes me to apply the theme to human beings. Thought provoking. Thanks. Warmly, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I suppose every cloud does have its silver lining. ---At least there will be some perks to his being put out to pasture! You have such a kind and compassionate heart. Do you own a horse or work with them? EA |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Thank you for your encouragements...Holy Cow Scooter is real horse...a pacer. He contacted West Nile Virus three weeks ago. It attacked his nervous system and left him paralysized...but he has fought back...and can run again...but his left rear leg is nerve damaged...He will never race again...I met him while on an assignment and was taken by his spirit and presence...this is my tribute to Holy Cow Scooter...I'm very glad you took the time to read the poem and comment on it... Thank you.. ...believe what your heart feels..... [This message has been edited by scorpio (10-13-2002 09:56 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Scorpio..I do believe this horse was quite well known in this area. You did a great job of telling us just one of the many things that can happen to champion race horses.. how very sad... Much enjoyed you recounting this true story. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I love that name... I bet he's a beautiful horse... nice poem, Scorpio  ~ lots of chipmunk hugsLyra |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Yes Madame Chipmunk, he is a beautiful horse...I was truly in awe of him...and Enchantress...I know he'd love to run for you...you could feed him apples and carrots all day... ...believe what your heart feels..... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Scorpio, this is a very good poem. I liked the way you wrote it. By the way, my little dog's name is "Scooter". Thanks for sharing this story with us. It's so sad. It reminded me of how poor greyhound dogs are done after they can't race anymore. I'm glad that some of them are adopted, though. I hope that the owners will love this horse enough to still care for it. Love To All, Ethel |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Scorpio, This is an amazing yet extremely sad tale you have told here. The tale is amazing in that it could have been written in total imagery reminding humans to never forget the strength within. As for Holy Cow Scooter, I hope also that his owners will see this beautiful horse for what he must be and allow him to live the rest of his life in peace and dignity. Dawn |
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*Stubby* Member
since 2002-09-19
Posts 122 |
Reminds me of the horse I used to have Thankyou J...*S*.. |
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