R.I.P. Punky
Today we lost an old friend. A horse called Punky was laid to rest. I don't know his exact age, but I would say that Punky was well into his thirties. He was once a beautiful show horse. I had only known him for the last nine years, and I think he was at Fairway Farm for nearly fifteen years. He spent his retied days with his best friend, Wiggy. Together they spent their days in the pastures and evenings in side by side stalls. They were quite a couple.
Wiggy's mental state had diminished greatly over the last few years and was for the most part untouchable...but she followed Punky to and from the barn every day with no hesitation. Tonight she stands alone in her stall still staring through the slats of wood looking for Punky.
This morning when I heard the news I cried for them both. Then I thought to myself, that that is the reason horses should never be paired up like that for a long period of time. Then I suddenly became disgusted with myself for even thinking that. Why should horses be any different then us? Any animal for that matter? Animals...living, feeling, loving things should be able to love another for their entire life. They should be aloud to have that wonderful bond, that confidant, that love.
So I apologize for thinking that earlier today...Instead I lay me down to sleep tonight with that earlier thought being replaced by this new one....He lived a good, long life with the woman he loved. And Wiggy will be lonely...she will miss him, and maybe she does die of a broken heart, but at least she got to love Punky with all of it for a very long time.
Rest In Peace Punky.
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