We had some sad news this morning. Radius, my cousin Kathy’s twenty-six-year-old Dutch warmblood gelding, passed away overnight. In his previous life, Radius was ridden in dressage, and was given to Kathy over 10 years ago. I believe an injury had made it difficult for him to do some of the moves dressage requires, so he got to retire early.
The horse and Kathy formed a special bond.
He would take walks with her like a dog, and came running when she called. With him, she traded her western saddle for English, and learned a new skill. She stabled Radius in Fort Worth for several years, but when she and Eric bought their “micro-farm” outside Cranfills Gap, Radius got to enjoy a new freedom and horse friends at home and next door.
Radius loved people, and was especially good with children. He took care of his riders, and was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Kathy always called him “a really good ride.”
Radius had a wonderful life and a great retirement on the farm with Kathy and Eric. He brought much joy to many people during his long life. Fly high, my good boy. You will be missed.
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