Aminal Memories: Smokey Boots

Smokey Boots March 1978 - March 2012

She was born to Smokey's Flame (sire) and Miss Twister Boots (dam)

from OKLAHOMA.  She lived 34 years.  Gene purchased her at 19 having been bred to Quinarius -  her daughter , L.S. "Little Smokey" Quinarius was born.

They lived together as mother and daughter from 1998, witness to the strong bond they had the whole time.  This was very special and a rare event that most horse families are split apart.  L.S. and Smokey received a gift of togetherness!  Smokey died very quickly, just collapsed from a run in the front corral. Perhaps a stroke.  L.S. got to see her down and was able to know she had passed away.

This is my first loss of life among the equines, of old age, thank goodness.  Good fortune in every life bears the gift of longevity.  She lived beyond the average lifespan of a horse(25-30 years)... grazing and running up until her last day.  We fed her 2nd cutting hay when her teeth were not able to process hay as well, this was softer and she ate much more grain than the other horses.  We will miss you sweet horse!  We'll remember your independence and self confidence most of all.