tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post399560516847463884..comments2023-10-12T01:02:35.100-07:00Comments on From Hell To Heaven: Saving Argus: Goodbye Argus, Goodbye RidgeKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11095261728736298368noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-24542518167850485912014-05-09T19:36:17.979-07:002014-05-09T19:36:17.979-07:00Well written. As a new horse owner I found this ar...Well written. As a new horse owner I found this article to be riveting, like reading a chapter in a novel.Sarina M.http://thefullbellydiaries.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-19903670019816823772012-11-25T17:53:48.626-08:002012-11-25T17:53:48.626-08:00Hello Katie, I hope you and your family and animal...Hello Katie, I hope you and your family and animals are all well. I was reminded of Argus this week when Lytha posted to Baasha's passing. Hope you'll give us an update on how you are doing. Have a lovely holiday season. Kaykbryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187720440354808348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-71785254791929261002012-09-06T04:43:03.107-07:002012-09-06T04:43:03.107-07:00I found your blog on Facebook yesterday and was in...I found your blog on Facebook yesterday and was instantly hooked on it wanting and needing to see how Argus has become a real horse with you and your familes love and affection. It brought tears to my eyes reading tonight, never did I think it would end like this.... not sure what I expected.... Rest in Peace the gentle grey brothers will, watching over you and your family from above just as you watched over them.... Thank you for all you have done and given of yourself.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-28811278338520002962012-05-07T13:39:34.576-07:002012-05-07T13:39:34.576-07:00Here I am at work, crying about Argus.
I have no...Here I am at work, crying about Argus. <br /><br />I have not checked your blog for some months, and was surprised and saddened to read about Argus and Ridge. I have shed many a tear reading your vivid and lovely blog over the years, but I don't begrudge them. Not at all. <br /><br />Thank you so much for saving Argus, and for sharing your moving and beautifully written blog. You made his awakening come vividly to life, and I almost feel that I witnessed it myself, personally. I loved reading about what you noticed, how Argus blossomed, and how his gentle spirit was revealed, bit by bit. <br /><br />God bless you for giving Argus happiness and peace. You are my hero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-6013483137768032292012-04-17T12:52:42.767-07:002012-04-17T12:52:42.767-07:00I am so sorry....
Like many others, I have read yo...I am so sorry....<br />Like many others, I have read your blog for several years - from when Argus came into your life. When I read your goodbye post today, I was just so sad for you and your family. Letting your two boys go was best for them, but what a hard day to go through. They are together though, and without pain, and that must be a comfort. You gave them both a wonderful life. I'm sure the last years of Argus' life with you more than made up for the first part he had to endure. <br />Thank you for saving him, and for sharing so much with us.<br />Robin P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-52789318919158541592012-03-13T07:24:30.324-07:002012-03-13T07:24:30.324-07:00Dearest Katie,
I just now read your last blog; cr...Dearest Katie,<br /><br />I just now read your last blog; cried tears of shock and grief for you and the two beautiful, sweet boys. The tears, the story, the pictures, will stay with me for some time. Having followed Argus' re-birth since the beginning, it is a grief that is personal in more ways than I can explain. Your two angels join my grey Thoroughbred, Dot, in the cloud pastures. He left us, almost three years ago, in his 27th year. A fractured tibia was the injury that could not be repaired. I rode him that morning. He was in the pasture, bathed, glossy, happy, when it happened. I was cleaning his stall. My life went from joy to nightmare over a mere 40 minutes. He and I were together for 21 years. Argus' story was, in a way, a means of keeping Dot with me. I hope that Dot welcomed Argus and Ridge at the Bridge.<br /><br />It has been four months since Argus and Ridge have crossed over. I hope that time has brought you, your family and the remaining herd some healing. As hard as we try to rationalize it, the loss of a beloved soul takes a piece of us with them. But it also leaves a little bit of them with us. <br /><br />They run with the herd in the sky, now. I know that they will come to the fence and watch over you.<br /><br />Blessings, healing and love to you. You restore my faith.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-35698882310881209102012-03-09T06:48:40.526-08:002012-03-09T06:48:40.526-08:00Some years ago I began to read your blog about Arg...Some years ago I began to read your blog about Argus. I am re-reading it now and am sorry that your time with him was brief. Even if you no longer read this I wanted to say something. <br /><br />I just re-read the 2008 blog where you finally decided that Argus was going to stay with you. I remember being surprised by your dismay over having had no offers to take him. From the very first words of your blog, it was clear, that Argus was already home. Perhaps we all knew that before you did :)<br /><br />Thank you for saving Argus.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495238914601808018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-31091538835607507452012-02-19T21:11:22.343-08:002012-02-19T21:11:22.343-08:00I've just finished reading about Argus' st...I've just finished reading about Argus' story. It is so touching, and gives me hope that there are still caring and loving people out there like you. I've cried and was overjoyed at times reading this blog. Such a beautiful story! You have made all the difference in the world to all the beautiful horses that you rescue. <br /><br />You have a wonderful, pure, and kind heart and I wish there were more people like you!!<br /><br />So very sorry for your loss, and all of the ones before those two wonderful bookends. They are all so lucky to have found you. I hope you help many more find happiness and light after the dark. Good luck, and peace be with you and your family.Mandienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-39249150032475803632012-02-17T06:34:28.594-08:002012-02-17T06:34:28.594-08:00How empty your pasture must look as you gaze at it...How empty your pasture must look as you gaze at it each morning.<br /><br />Somewhere two horse spirits are galloping together.<br /><br />My very very best to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-23999991328513872002012-02-14T11:03:02.394-08:002012-02-14T11:03:02.394-08:00This is one of those situations where it's so ...This is one of those situations where it's so difficult to find the right words. I can't express what an effect Argus' story has had on my life. My heart broke for Argus when I began reading this blog, but I can't express the joy that I've found from watching him get the life that he deserved after so much suffering. Katie, you have given me such hope that there are really good people out there, when it's easy to focus on the negative. Thank you so much for sharing Argus' story, I just wish that it hadn't ended so soon.Verohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298414977298911253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-50681051001852394682012-02-13T05:49:50.775-08:002012-02-13T05:49:50.775-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss. I was a reader of ...I'm so sorry for your loss. I was a reader of this blog for some time int he beginning, but something happened and I had forgotten, until I heard the terrible news on a different blog. What a beautiful thing you did for Argus; I cried reading the blog before, about Argus meeting horses for the first time, grazing for the first time, and I'm crying again. I cannot fathom the pain of losing two beloved horses in one day. I hope the time has helped heal some wounds...<br /><br /><br />-KristenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-79377938390234290792012-02-12T18:19:37.207-08:002012-02-12T18:19:37.207-08:00I'm so very sorry for your loss.
My heart goes...I'm so very sorry for your loss.<br />My heart goes out to you.<br />I lost my old man "Comanchero" on December 20, 2011<br />Thank you for sharing Argus and Ridge and Odin and the others with us. They all are very lucky to have had you in their life.<br /><br />DON'T CRY FOR THE HORSES <br />Unknown Author<br /><br />Don't cry for the horses that life has set free,<br />A million white horses forever to be. <br />Don't cry for the horses, now in God's hand,<br />As they dance and they prance in a heavenly band.<br /><br />They were ours as a gift, but never to keep,<br />As they close their eyes forever to sleep. <br />Their spirits unbound, on silver wings they fly,<br />A million white horses against a blue sky.<br /><br />Look up into Heaven, you'll see them above,<br />The horses we lost, the horses we loved. <br />Manes and tails flowing, they gallop through time,<br />They were never yours, they were never mine.<br /><br />Don't cry for the horses, they'll be back someday,<br />When our time is gone, they will show us the way. <br />Do you hear that soft nicker, close to your ear?<br />Don't cry for the horses, Love the ones who are here.Krisly7noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-64673783996368507452012-02-12T17:14:23.530-08:002012-02-12T17:14:23.530-08:00I usually check your blog every few months, but ha...I usually check your blog every few months, but hadn't for a while, until I saw the news on the family blog.<br /><br />I'm going to be the 86th person to comment about these beautiful horse 'brothers', which I think is a tribute in itself.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing the story with everyone, even this last, most painful chapter. I have enjoyed reading about every step of Argus's life with you, and although it was inevitable, I am so sorry it had to end, for Argus and Ridge.<br /><br />Best wishes to you and your family, human and animal! and Dr. Miller.<br /><br />You are all wonderful people.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386998873768199907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-13040399042839804612012-02-12T15:31:13.810-08:002012-02-12T15:31:13.810-08:00I just started reading this and had to comment.
...I just started reading this and had to comment. <br /><br />First off, sorry for the losses, even months after.<br /><br />Secondly, I've had so many take in horses that resembled yours, it makes me sick.<br /><br />Third, I have had an ottb that I could not in my heart keep because I could not put weight on him. It broke my heart every day to see ribs. He landed himself in a home that used him as a competitive trail horse. I took him on his first trail ride and it was a moment I will never forget. He was also a grey thoroughbred. He loves his job and has found help outside of the area that I didn't have access to. And I've taken a horse from being stalled for an entire year and seeing the life she's capable of and how she thinks her goal in life is to pack around kids. I'm also facing 2 horse lives that may never be able to do much but walk around the pasture getting hugs and treats. We have so much heart and compassion in common.<br /><br />Lastly, this whole story has made me realize that what I do is not in strife. <br /><br />Please for the horse voices unheard, get this story out there so they will soon be heard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-40940074161290391532012-02-12T10:28:33.793-08:002012-02-12T10:28:33.793-08:00Run wild, sweet grays. How lucky you were to have ...Run wild, sweet grays. How lucky you were to have been loved so deeply...<br /><br />Thank you for being there for them both.<br />My tears flow with deep gratitude, not at their deaths, but at their gentle, loving passing away from pain. You gave them what every animal deserves.<br /><br />You did everything right. Thank you. <br />Godspeed, Argus & Ridge.<br />May horses someday be protected from those that so carelessly harm them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-38163477564518920742012-02-12T10:21:21.961-08:002012-02-12T10:21:21.961-08:00I just read this and am crying with you. Thank yo...I just read this and am crying with you. Thank you for caring for Argus, giving him some happy years after all he had to endure. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful bookend boys...I hope they are running and bucking and rolling somewhere together pain free and young forever.<br />:'(BAD DOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716903531513877247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-81352399717577348062012-02-10T02:13:40.888-08:002012-02-10T02:13:40.888-08:00How deeply saddened I am to know of the passing of...How deeply saddened I am to know of the passing of Argus and his friend Ridge. How wonderful that they knew love and warmth and full bellies and everlasting friendship. How wonderful that they knew you. <br /><br />An Argus fan from Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-58035591411606742022012-01-29T18:37:13.522-08:002012-01-29T18:37:13.522-08:00Beautiful post in memory of 2 amazing horses. Than...Beautiful post in memory of 2 amazing horses. Thank-you for sharing.hghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525392264802536526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-56602255106925931032012-01-27T15:39:02.712-08:002012-01-27T15:39:02.712-08:00xxx
amor manet.
love remains.xxx<br />amor manet.<br />love remains.purejuicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957829225737068395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-20203339088326252422012-01-18T16:54:42.687-08:002012-01-18T16:54:42.687-08:00Thank you for all you did for Argus and Ridge. I f...Thank you for all you did for Argus and Ridge. I feel like I know Argus from reading your blog and cried when I realized he finally knew he was a horse! Thank you for sharing his story with us.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01592550479590865564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-1088899118326302042012-01-18T12:49:50.705-08:002012-01-18T12:49:50.705-08:00Oh... oh, no, oh, no.
I haven't visited in a ...Oh... oh, no, oh, no.<br /><br />I haven't visited in a while and to open the blog and find this news is absolutely heartrending. I, too, hoped the headline meant something else - how could they possibly BOTH be gone? SURELY not. But to learn that not only yes, Argus and Ridge had both crossed the bridge, but on the very same day... this just defies belief.<br /><br />Like others have said far better than I, there is absolutely a cosmic hand in this. I cannot imagine your suffering, Katie. But to know they are together, as always - that does bring comfort. It just still feels impossible that they went this way! <br /><br />God bless you, your family and of course Dr. Miller (whom I thank for allowing us to read his lovely and thoughtful comment here) for your salvation of this horse, this one special being who seemed put on this earth to remind all of us what good opening your heart to an animal will do. They are bound to leave us far too soon, but every moment we spend with them is worth the eventual pain. I will remember Argus forever.RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-16393105000649980092012-01-15T00:12:26.680-08:002012-01-15T00:12:26.680-08:00Oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss of your book...Oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss of your bookends. I have enjoyed this blog so much and what a blessing that they went together, however much more painful that is for your family and you, I cannot imagine. Goodbye Argus and Ridge.lythahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719586193059362084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-81449176037429356502012-01-13T11:12:44.752-08:002012-01-13T11:12:44.752-08:00i have not been checking as often because there ha...i have not been checking as often because there hasn't been much written regularly... a friend just told me today about the loss of Argus. so yet again i will shed tears for him, both happy and sad, and for you Katie... God bless you and your family for all you did for Argus, at least he knew love before the end, so many horses are not that lucky...<br /><br />i do not think it was a coincidence that Ridge went with Argus. as was said above, twins/bookends to the end... AND BEYOND! they will always be together, and may that thought bring you comfort as you deal with your double loss!!!<br /><br />Argus has been an inspiration to me since i "met" him on blogger.com, and the cause of much rejoicing over the years as he made good progress... and many prayers when things were not so good.<br /><br />Argus will live forever in the hearts of all of us who have loved him, from near or far.PaintedPromisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05771284709068251348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-11669141949364675862012-01-13T06:11:58.861-08:002012-01-13T06:11:58.861-08:00I'm so sorry! Losing two at once is triple har...I'm so sorry! Losing two at once is triple hard. I think they wanted to make the journey together.Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-52705211737604499902012-01-07T01:28:46.847-08:002012-01-07T01:28:46.847-08:00I have followed this blog from the beginning and c...I have followed this blog from the beginning and can only say that i feel like i know you and your family and all your animals. I too find the loss of your two bookends extremely painful. Thank you for everything you did for Argus. i often mention his story in conversation. Thinking of you and sending love and hugs from south AfricaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275911367262286952noreply@blogger.com