Honda and Owen Joga
 

Honda came to us the winter of 1999 from the Denham Ranch in Texas. I had been wanting a mare of this bloodline and quality for a long time, so we were so excited to get the call that she was ours.  We had no idea just what a precious gift we were about to include in our lives.

The day Honda walked onto our property and into our lives was a day of wonder and enlightenment.  She not only was a kind, gentle soul, she had an unusual way of helping people see the best in them selves.  Every one who met her fell in love and felt her angelic presence and unconditional love.

Even though she was kind to everyone, her true gift to me was the way she loved and cared for my children.  She lived her life through them, especially my son Owen.  Every time he came out to see her, you could see her spirit lift up and embrace him.  He would run up and hug her knee or the closest body part.  She would actually smile and hug him back.  He would take long rides on her with out a bridle or halter.  She was Owen's best friend.

For three years now, Honda has not been allowed to eat green grass or live freely with other horses.  She has been fighting a loosing battle with chronic founder and laminitis.  She had good days and some not good days.  In these three years, she has given us two beautiful foals, one of which, Amada IHS, will live with us forever.

On April 29th, 2003, Honda had to give up her battle with this crippling condition.  My vet and I gently helped her to pass on and we buried her in our pasture in a honored place where she will remain with us forever.  She is now in green pastures where she can actually eat the grass and her feet no longer hurt.