Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge March 10, 2010

Share joy and love while we are here -- whether they be two-legged or four-legged.

Received March 2010
Dear Kathy,

I am writing you this email with pain in my heart and the tears running down my face...

My beautiful princess, my best friend in the world, my soulmate, your Quince's daughter Quincy's Bita Blue passed away last Monday, March 10th. My angel was diagnosed with extremely agressive 'frog cancer' (hope this is the correct name for the illness > cancer in the inside of her foot). The farrier explained to me that the cancer was probably there a long time on the inside where we couldn't see, but didn't cause her any pain or problems. Until it broke out.

Since she was in a tremendeous amount of pain, I saved my angel from her pain and she was humainly euthanised last Monday at 4.30pm (Dutch Time). I believe I have made the right descision, though it was a very hard one. I always promised my girl that she would never have to live in pain, so I kept my promise. It's the most fair for my princess.

Quincy was cremated last Tuesday and I can collect her ashes this Saturday. Her ashes will get a beautiful and special place in my livingroom; I'm having a special urn (jar) designed for her. My Quincy was and for always will be the most special soulmate, friend, love of my live and best buddy I'll ever have...

Since you have always been so very kind to both me and Quincy and gave her the honor of having a whole webpage dedicated to her, I thought I should let you know.

God bless and please remember to celebrate everyday you get to enjoy your loved ones...
Talitha from The Netherlands

This set of emails below rejuvenated my thinking about the real reason I love breeding horses. To have a current owner contact you about one that has made an impact in their life, and vice versa, is, to me, what it is all about. I love my Quince and my other horses. It is so rewarding to know that others appreciate them too. Kathy

Received February 2009
Dear George & Kathy,

Just a short email from The Netherlands to let you know I am the proud co-owner of a Sir Quincy Dans Grey daughter named Quincy's Bita Blue. She will be 15 years old this April and looks very much like her handsome daddy. I've taken the liberty of attaching some pictures (like a proud owner does).

She also featured in an car-ad during the holiday-season. We have a holiday named 'Sinterklaas' (an older man who brings kids gifts on a horse, much like your Santa Claus). The ad states that Sinterklaas exchanged his horse for a new car.

I hope you don't mind me sending you this email, but I was just overwhelmed with joy when I found out that her dad is still a stud! Many thanks in advance!

Kindest Regards and God Bless, Talitha from The Netherlands

Received February 23, 2009
Dear Kathy,

How lovely to hear from you so quick!! It's great to hear that you're so enthusiastic about my email. Quincy was born in 2003 in the USA, went to Canada at the age of one and came to The Netherlands at the age of three.

My story with Quincy is quite complex;

In 2000 I had to put my horse down, since he was diagnosed with heavy artroses. He was 18 years old and my world collapsed... The same day a lady arrived at our stables with Quincy and her foal (his name is Quincy's Sir Mylo > he's a stud in Holland!). Everyone at the stables was madly in love with Mylo since he was a very beautiful foal. However I took one glance at Quincy and fell in love. I can't exactly say why, I can only say that the look in her eyes touched me deeply; she got no attention at all and her foal was in the spotlights. I guess I just have a weak spot for sad horses.

Starting that day Quincy became my soulmate; we took long rides in the woods, we trained hard, we cuddled and spend every day together. Quincy's dam is Wild Orchid. I was unable to find out more information on her unfortunately.

Many blessings to you and your husband, Talitha from The Netherlands