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Dalgeor In reply to ??? [2016-01-13 12:06:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for such a kind comment This was my first and only attempt to do a realistic drawing I know how you must feel... it is so easy to fell in love with any non-human creature, and unfortunately they live much shorter than we and we have to watch them go ...  But their unconditional love is one of the best things in life
It has been almost 7 years since Percival passed away. At the time I did not understand why that happened. I was told by his vet that he had a 'cardiac collapse', but he was splitting blood through the mouth and the nose before he died. At that time I was little and I though it was true, but as time passed by... I started to search by myself and investigate on the possible causes of death.
then I found out the true. He had a pulmonary edema caused by the over exercise he was exposed to (I always followed my show jumping trainer's indications, he was very well known among the equestrians and 'one of the best' around. However, hthe vet and he lied to me in order to do not assume his mistake.) After all, Percival was just a tool for them, something that you can get on its back, apply commands and will respond. He was not a friend, not a partner like he was to me. 
And I did not only found out the cause, I found out all the implications that equestrian sports have on the horses, and I quit any activity related with the usage of animals as personal pleasure Now I own three horses, they live free in the countryside in a herd and they really enjoy being with humans (They are not tamed, they ahve never been and never will be ridden, and the interactions with humans are alays positive: scratches, plays, company...) 
In a sort of way, now I see that Percival had to die in order to open my eyes and see the hypocresy of equestrian sports, the kind of people that are there and that animals should not be used as human's entertainment I'll be forever grateful with him, my little pegasus in the sky n_n

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Tarakas In reply to Dalgeor [2016-01-14 11:36:13 +0000 UTC]

So sad story! D: And feels so bad that the vet and trainer lied to you about his cause of death, and also irritating to hear that the trainer just pushed you and the horse forward thought he should have known better what's too much.

I ride horses in a riding school, but fortunately our teacher is very much more on the horses' side: she always takes care that the horse feels as comfortable as possible, even if that means the rider doesn't feel comfortable at all. She teaches us to understand horses and their behaviour (to me that is more important than the riding, because horses are awesome; sometimes I just go to photograph or brush them because I like to hang around with them).

I know, some people thinks animals as "tools". u_u Where I lived before, a neighbour owned several dogs. Only reason to her have these poor dogs was "win the exhibitions, make puppies and therefor make money", and she put one of the dogs to grave because that dog couldn't get puppies......... She always told me that "dogs are business, I don't need any useless dog to my household." It sounded so rude, because to me animals have always been kinda friends and familymembers (the dog of mine, who died, was like a child for me), and all my friends who have pets (cows, sheeps, goats, dogs, cats, horses....) loves those animals of theirs and considers them as familymembers (though some of them also works with the humans), so I couldn't understand someone can be so hars that thinks her own dogs just tools for earn money.

Heh I drifted a bit faraway from the point, which was your horse and his story, sorry.. It just brought many thoughts to my head! Yeah, I'm also happy that I got to know my dog, because though I can't get over her death, I think she had to die that I could meet my fiance.....

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Dalgeor In reply to Tarakas [2016-01-15 13:56:57 +0000 UTC]

Haha no problem, I was the one that got off topic telling you all of this. It is just that your comment made me think about those past events and I wanted to share my thought n_n  And I can talk about animals all day long haha so I'm the one who should apology xD
I started to ride because that was the only way I knew that I can be in touch with horses, but as time passed by, I also realized that I wanted to become my horse's friend. I though it was impossible because you know the kind of trainer that I had... But now I found plenty of interesting ways to be around horses without riding them, I don't feel the urge to ride anymore (Which is also good for my money xD)L et's say that I always loved the soul and essence of the horse, and not the sport But I know there are also polite and respectful ways of riding, it is just I'm not interested anymore n_n
You are lucky to have a trainer that is empathic towards the horses n_n and the horses are lucky too! Here in my country I have never met a professional horse person who thruly cares for the horse's wellfare, it is sad They are only money-makers for them. 
I'm so sorry that you had to go through seeing such a horrible situation Many dog breeders also start because they love dogs and want to make money out of their passion, but they get too carried away that they forgot that they are dealing with fully sentient and highly intelligent mammals. I must imagine how powerless you must have felt when you talked to that person and though about their poor diggies  
Animals are family members for me too.
I'd like to know more about how you met your fiance thanks to your beloved dog n_n When thinks like that happen, it is sad and we are blind for many years... but once we get over it, it is good to see and try to analyse why it happened to you. It is an excellent way to grow up and keep going being grateful for the time you were able to spend with the beloved one who is not here anymore and the good things that happened after his or her departure  

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Tarakas In reply to Dalgeor [2016-01-18 09:38:08 +0000 UTC]

Naah, it was interesting to hear all those things!

I like to consider myself as "friend of horses" too, more than "a rider". Riding is just one way to be friends with them, I think. I like riding, but am not that passionate with it, I do it just for getting know the horses more; not even thinking about "competitions" or anything. Not my thing.

Aye, I can say I had good luck when I started to ride / visit at the riding school where I hang around with horses. I have been on some other places too, but those were definitely "just for money", not for horses. It's sad there has to be such idiothumans who doesn't care about their animal-friends well-being, just thinking those are there for money. Damn...

Yeah, the dog-breeder who I was talking about, doesn't even know anything about the dogs! It was ridiculous to watch/listen how she tried to convince others she "knows so well!!!!" about the breed she has. xP All her dogs are dangerous and have some mental-problems, thanks to her.....

I agree, sad happenings can also grown us mentally.

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Dalgeor In reply to Tarakas [2016-01-20 16:58:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh I'm glad you found that interesting haha sometimes I just talk too much and get too far from the point xD
Yes, about breeds they got to the point where they breed dogs that have helath issues like skin problems, difficulties to breath, dysplasia...and they all suffer along their lives, but they keep breeding them because of aesthetics purpouses... That is sad
But there are hundrer of thousand of problems out there about human-animal relationship and how much suffering do they have to stand because of us. So I believe that the best we can do is spread the love for them to try to reach the people that is close to us so they will also start to see how wonderful they are

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Tarakas In reply to Dalgeor [2016-01-21 08:39:23 +0000 UTC]

No problem, also I can talk and talk about something and get too far from the point too.

Yeah, people should learn how to co-operate with animals, be their friends and/or co-workers; not just "we humans and those animals" but "we all". Though I don't admit for example farmers and others who owns animals for milk/meat would be "bad guys" because - at least here - most of them are not. I know there is lots of "information" about "bad guy farmers" who "steals the lives from animals" but that's not true. At least I know only lovely farmers who love their animals. I would like to do their animal-relationship more known, because they do something right... Some others doesn't, I know there is also "bad guys" aka moneymakers.

..... aaaand that's how I get too far from the point! x__x

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Dalgeor In reply to Tarakas [2016-01-26 18:06:46 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, that is a very interesting point I also have never met a farmer who really cares for their animals... I guess I was born in the wrong country I tent to avoid the consumtion of animal products because here in Argentina most of the production comes from feedlot (Super horrible corrals where people keep cows in a row, unable to move, and they only eat for three to four years until they are send to the slaughter... That's such a horrible life for them. I believe that the slaughter is the best part of it...) 
Like 80% of milk and meat is produced that way here Because it uses less space and the rest of the country field can be used to cultivate. Such a sad reality  

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Tarakas In reply to Dalgeor [2016-01-27 08:29:05 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I know, there really exists many serious problems on animal-production-business. Also in my country exists those, at some point (because always is idiots who thinks "just animals.... who cares....") but I think I am lucky 'cause I have got to met some farmers who - thought they have to also "make business" - love their animals. I hope everyone could be like them.. Same at horse-hobbies, I'm lucky to have so good riding-teacher who really cares about the horses, but I also know very many horse-keepers doesn't, making just money (like we talked earlier). That really sucks!

I think many problems could be solved with money: the owners usually would like to make the animals' living better, but they just can't because they are really impoverished and (at least here) making better and bigger barns and stabbles is extremely expensive. Consumers don't want to pay as much as they should about productions (for example milk), so farmers have to sell it over-cheap, and that's why they have to minimalize living-expenses, though they would not like to. That's such a treadmill, which cost expensively to the animals.

I eat meat and drink milk, but I'm still interested in animal-rights as well, because animals are kinda family-members and friends as well as humans. Also my best friends, before I met my fiance, have always been animals.

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Dalgeor In reply to Tarakas [2016-01-29 19:54:30 +0000 UTC]

Haha I understand you, my best friends have been always animals n-n and they always continue to amaze me! I still get surprised by reaction of my dogs and horses, and I wonder why those kind of things keep surprising me even if I know that they are fully cognitive sentient beings And I wish that everybody could see them as what they are!
 It is a sad reality unfortunately for many of them But I still have hopes... 100 years ago, it was OK to have human slaves and people though that it was needed for the economy to develop. But luckly, human consiousness is evolving n_n 

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Tarakas In reply to Dalgeor [2016-02-01 08:36:59 +0000 UTC]

I get amazed by them too!
Thought, like you said, we know about their intelligence, they still get us surprised time to time. My dog (one who died) was sometimes so freaking amazing that I was just like "woah, she can do that too?! Oh my Gosh I'm so proud of her!!"

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Dalgeor In reply to BloodBriar [2011-03-15 03:47:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your kind words *hugs* n_n It has been over two years and I still missing him, however I own another horse since November 2010, who is a young and sweet chesnut gelding and we are building a very strong bond. He is an amazing jumper and I trust him very much

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BloodBriar In reply to Dalgeor [2011-03-15 22:57:30 +0000 UTC]

yw good luck with your new gelding

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Dalgeor In reply to Revolver-Waffle [2009-09-02 20:57:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot Yes I was luckyu enough to be the owner of such a good horse with such a big heart I´m sure I will never find another partner as good as he was, but at least I had the chance to spend time with a horse like him n_n There ahve been almost 6 months since I lost him and I still thinking about him every day when I wake up. But this is not hurting me anymore, I´m just very grateful with him n_n

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Dalgeor In reply to windchilde [2009-09-01 00:24:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot
Yes he was The best jumper I ever ride

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windchilde In reply to Dalgeor [2009-09-01 10:48:06 +0000 UTC]

You were so lucky too have Him<3

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Dalgeor In reply to Neesa-swiftriverpack [2009-07-07 14:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot for your support hun Yes it is very hard, I think about him every day of my life, he was the perfect horsie for me but those things happends...He gave me much more things than what he took from me when he left, so I´m very grateful with him. I wish that you enjoy your horse a lot, and give him much love! That the most important thing they need

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Neesa-swiftriverpack In reply to Dalgeor [2009-08-17 08:34:03 +0000 UTC]

yeah but like I said im not with him every day but I will be soon and I cant wait to be with him every day.

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Dalgeor In reply to Zakiro [2009-05-01 16:32:22 +0000 UTC]

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horsebackrider22 In reply to horsebackrider22 [2009-03-26 02:27:36 +0000 UTC]

anytime...

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Dalgeor In reply to horsebackrider22 [2009-03-26 00:47:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot

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Dalgeor In reply to QuietOwl [2009-03-26 00:48:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot Yes, my pain is nothing compared to all those happy momments that we have spend together n_n I really miss him a lot but oh well...at least I ahd the chance to meet such a wonderful friend

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Dalgeor In reply to otherZone [2009-03-09 22:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Muchas graciaas me sacaste una sonrisa!

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Dalgeor In reply to Javicorpsebride [2009-03-09 22:56:02 +0000 UTC]

muchas gracias lindaa

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Dalgeor In reply to kiratati [2009-02-23 23:32:41 +0000 UTC]

Jajajajja, ya renuncié a tu hermano, se lo voy a dejar a mis amigas, no es mi estilo...jajaja pero bueno, igual no te peudo negar que es lindo!!
Graciaas tatii futuraa compañera de colegio aunque estes 3 años abajo leru leru
Seguro que percie stá super feliz en trapalanda Espero que así sea...

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kiratati In reply to Dalgeor [2009-04-02 14:04:45 +0000 UTC]

jajaj esta bien. Hay mcuhos peces en el mar.
Denaada jaja vos sos la mejor te juro.. me diste bola cuando estaba sola aca en argentinaa

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Dalgeor In reply to AcuteCat [2009-02-22 12:44:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot twice

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Dalgeor In reply to HeartFullOfLove [2009-02-20 12:32:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you a lot for those beautiful words I miss him so much, he wasso leal and we were an amazing team on show jumping, in a very few time I get to know him so well...it never happened to me with any other horse before, but well...life is hard
I´m sorry for your lost, who knows? maybe they meet upstears and are talking about us
Again, thank you a lot

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HeartFullOfLove In reply to Dalgeor [2009-02-21 04:35:17 +0000 UTC]

Yea... things get better, I promise Anything I can do to help, let me know Us crazy horse people gotta stick up for each other.

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Dalgeor In reply to HeartFullOfLove [2009-02-21 14:38:56 +0000 UTC]

aww thankies again yes! People who is able to see how special horses are is because they have something special too!

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Dalgeor In reply to Wild-Paint-Horse [2009-02-17 23:21:04 +0000 UTC]

Gracias mi amor,te queiro mucho

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Dalgeor In reply to BibianaX [2009-02-17 23:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Muchas gracias!
Él siempre tenía esa mirada tan atenta y llena de vitalidad...siempre estaba atento de lo que sucedía a su alrededor y pendiente de todo, con sus orejitas bien paradas n_n es bueno saber que disfrutó su vida a pleno

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Dalgeor In reply to SheeKNS [2009-02-17 23:19:21 +0000 UTC]

Si, fue horrible y duro...me hubiera encantado haberme golpeado feurte la cabeza con algo asi me agarraba un ataque de amnesia y se me borraban las imagenes de la cabeza Pero bueno es un ser vivo, este tipo de cosas pasan...me dijeron que tengo que estar feliz de que fue mi caballo y no mis padres o mis hermanas, y creo que tienen razon...pero igual es muy dificil para mi

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SheeKNS In reply to Dalgeor [2009-02-18 10:16:13 +0000 UTC]

Bueno si el fue feliz eso es lo importante ahora tienes que intentar hacer igual de feliz a tu nuevo caballito...Que no es igual que Perci, pues no, pero es otra experiencia más y seguro pasaras buenos momentos con el...

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Dalgeor In reply to SheeKNS [2009-02-18 18:49:50 +0000 UTC]

Hoy me pegué el palo de mi vida saltando con él xD y no sé si me van a comprar otro caballo...por ahora me tengo que conformar con este que me prestaron

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