The three horses listed here were gifts to me over the years and I cherish their memories. They each in their own unique way were the inspiration for Seapony Farm. I do not believe that horses are here for us to tell them what we want them to do for us. Horses are here to share their wonderful spirits with us and if we are open great things will happen.
J.J. was a bit of a wild one, a barely tamed spirit, but yet such a gentleman with children and those with disabilities. He started the awakening for me to see horses’ greatest gift, their ability to heal.
Abdallah was such a powerful presence yet he mirrored the emotions of those around him with such empathy.
Kuldi, our Bear, was the most proud little horse I will ever know with such amazing patience and compassion.
So these three amazing creatures are my reminder that we need to reach a little deeper and try a little harder to cherish those around us.
Somewhere …
Somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow,
Some paradise where horses go.
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
JACKIES JEWEL
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JACKIES JEWEL (“J.J.) was a Registered Arabian, retired show horse, born of Egyptian Dam and Sire. His father was a champion show horse. J.J. was the runt of the farm where he was born and Abdallah’s friend and companion.
Catie took J.J. to her farm because she could not separate the two. He lived with Catie and Abdallah since he was 6 months old.
J.J. was a special friend, smart, agile, strong, and a bit feisty.
J.J. passed away before coming to Nantucket but his spirit will live on at Seapony Farm.
He and Abdallah was the first of Catie’s horses to interact with abused and neglected children and the disabled as a part of her legal practice. He had such a gentle nature, sometimes a wise guy but always kind. He will bring kindness, loyalty, acceptance, humor and perseverance to our mission.
J.J. passed away on July 29th, 2003 at the age of 13 years.
DALLAH
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ABDALLAH (“DALLAH”) was a Registered Arabian, retired show horse, trained in first level dressage, and endurance trail riding.
Dallah was born of both Polish (Sire) and Egyptian (Dam) breeding. The Polish bred Arabian horse, such as Dallah, displays a regal, strong and powerful nature.
Dallah lived with Catie since he was six months old and has been her true companion. He was strong, wise, and loyal and had a huge heart. He was our wise old “Owl” from Winnie the Pooh.
He was and will remain Catie’s and SeaPony Farm’s inspirational spirit.
He was a gift and in his memory we will encourage our Farm to embrace those qualities of character that foster our mission, compassion, forgiveness, patience, strength, conviction, humility, and true giving.
ABDALLAH passed away on February 17th, 2007 at the age of 17 years young.
KULDI
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KULDI FRA HOLTSMULA (“KULDI”) was a 4-gaited Registered Icelandic. Kuldi was a stallion in Iceland and came to this country in 1996. He had several offspring, approximately nine.
He is the “old style” Icelandic, stockier, hardier and shorter.
His name means “Cool” in Icelandic. Kuldi was a bit of a spitfire for his age and liked to go fast. He was quite affectionate and loved children.
Kuldi was our resident smooching horse; he was here to teach us all about unconditional love and to keep an eye on the herd. Kuldi is our “Rabbit” from Winnie the Pooh.
We all were so fortunate and grateful to have him in our lives to teach us patience, strength, compassion and acceptance. He will always be in our hearts and inspire us to be better human beings.
KULDI passed way on January 21, 2008 at the age of 19 years.
Kuldi was an amazing horse.
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