Together Again.....

Luv2Game · 09-07-2008, 09:58 PM

I can hardly contain my excitement...........A little history.....When I was 9 years old, my parents bought me a pony. She was a pistol, she was 6 yrs. old. We asked them her name, and they said, "You do not want to know what we call her!!" SO....I picked out the name, Sadie Mae. Long story short, she was my best friend for over 12 years...........When I was 22, married and with 1 child...living in the city....My parents decided to move from their acerage. We couldn't afford to board Sadie, and so we had to make the very hard decision to sell her. We found a family, they were friends, of some friends we did 4-H with.......They had a 9 year old, daughter that they were looking for a pony for......So they bought her. This was almost 8 years ago......We have kept in touch......We always go and watch her show Sadie at the 4-H county fair. Well, The little girl is now 17....and with being a Senior in highschool with a job and whatnot, doesn't ride as much as she used to. SO....They offered her back to us. YEAH!!! We got her Saturday morning...Excitement is an understatement. The other girl still wants to use her next year in the county fair, which is fine with us..Get this, this year (o8/09) is her last year of 4-H....and the next year (09/10) will be my oldest son's first year in 4-H....How cool is that how it worked out that way......Anyway, My Sadie Mae is now 25 years old, and still going strong...I am hoping she goes another 10 years...She is in great health.....

That is what I have looked like the last several days........So, I have some pictures....

Here is a picture of her and I in December 1991.....17 years ago....

Here is a picture of me riding her in the spring of 1992....

Here is her and I in my senior pictures taken in August of 1996....... 12 years ago....

and now, here are some pics from today, of her and my sons.......... This is like a full circle moment in life for me.....As my son will be 9 this December and that is how old I was when I got her. She was my 2nd pony, but his 1st.....I just cannot even explain how I feel to have her back. I also have to mention that my son is on cloud 9. His name is Christopher and he is alrady in love with her!!! He is calling her, "my baby girl"......and is just ecstatic about her!!!! Also, I couldn't of hand picked a better home for her when I had to sell....They were awesome to her, and she to them........And now to have her back...Like I said...

Thanks for taking the time to read about my excitement........

roguemare · 09-07-2008, 10:13 PM

That is soooo awesome!! congrats!! We also have a Sadie...and we call her Sadie Mae too

Horselessnomore · 09-07-2008, 10:16 PM

She looks very good for her age. She is definitely going to make your son one happy boy! Love stories like this when you re-unite with a horse you had years ago!!

Val · 09-07-2008, 11:05 PM

Priceless!!! So glad she found her way back to you and your son

rm185western · 09-08-2008, 01:10 AM

That's a great story, it's so good to read a feel good one

I hope that Christopher and Sadie Mae have all sorts of fun together.

Kingpin · 09-08-2008, 03:45 AM

I am so happy for you, I can certainly relate would love to see my first pony horse. I am glad it worked out so wonderfully for you another family and now back to you and your family to enjoy again. She looks great!

KrisRN2005 · 09-08-2008, 04:00 AM

what a wonderful story

I love the photo's with your son, Christopher. Sadie will be a wonderful first pony for him just as she was for you.
Glad you have her back

I love happy endings!! Or should I say "new beginnings"

**gbarmranch** · 09-08-2008, 04:58 AM

What a wonderful story - and I love those photos.. that pony is beautiful..

tallyho · 09-08-2008, 05:39 AM

Fabulous tale!! And everyone looks soooooooooooooo happy!

I had to giggle when I saw you are from Iowa, and then the pics with all the corn in the background........I always associate Iowa with growing corn, so it just tickled my funny bone.

Your son and Sadie sure look like a great team!

BabyMay · 09-08-2008, 05:54 AM

What a heartwarming story. You can see how much your son already loves her. She is gonna have a great life with your family. Congrats. Keep us updated with pictures.

Cariboo · 09-08-2008, 06:40 AM

THe picture of your son sitting on her and hugging her neck is priceless! Such a Great Story!

kaykay · 09-08-2008, 06:51 AM

Wow that is an amazing story! And great pictures.

cook1745 · 09-08-2008, 06:55 AM

That is a great story. She looks awesome and I bet she will go much longer!!!!

BBT2T5 · 09-08-2008, 07:41 AM

What a great story.......congrats.

version1955 · 09-08-2008, 07:50 AM

That story IS fantastic, especially when one hears all of the other stories with less than happy endings

I'm so very happy for you and no less for those 'friends of friends' and Sadie herself! What a wonderful thing for Christopher to inherit. Sadie and Christopher look like fast friends, don't they?

You better keep sharing those stories and pictures with us you know!

Cappysmom · 09-08-2008, 07:51 AM

What a beautiful story. It brought tears to my eyes as it was so beautiful. I love to hear happy endings. The picture of your son hugging Sadie Mae was awesome, I would have it framed.

cameo05 · 09-08-2008, 08:52 AM

She is gorgeous.

Midnightbobby · 09-08-2008, 08:56 AM

She is beautiful.

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WSArabians · 09-08-2008, 11:11 AM

Wow, beautiful story!
Congrats on re-owning your pony! What a feeling it must be to have her back again after so many years.
She looks like a real doll.

Cheers to many years with Sadie, you, and your son!

Carri · 09-08-2008, 11:17 AM

That is such a wonderful story! Congratulations on getting her back, it looks like she is already making your son very happy!

09-07-2008, 09:58 PM
Luv2Game Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,409	Together Again..... I can hardly contain my excitement...........A little history.....When I was 9 years old, my parents bought me a pony. She was a pistol, she was 6 yrs. old. We asked them her name, and they said, "You do not want to know what we call her!!" SO....I picked out the name, Sadie Mae. Long story short, she was my best friend for over 12 years...........When I was 22, married and with 1 child...living in the city....My parents decided to move from their acerage. We couldn't afford to board Sadie, and so we had to make the very hard decision to sell her. We found a family, they were friends, of some friends we did 4-H with.......They had a 9 year old, daughter that they were looking for a pony for......So they bought her. This was almost 8 years ago......We have kept in touch......We always go and watch her show Sadie at the 4-H county fair. Well, The little girl is now 17....and with being a Senior in highschool with a job and whatnot, doesn't ride as much as she used to. SO....They offered her back to us. YEAH!!! We got her Saturday morning...Excitement is an understatement. The other girl still wants to use her next year in the county fair, which is fine with us..Get this, this year (o8/09) is her last year of 4-H....and the next year (09/10) will be my oldest son's first year in 4-H....How cool is that how it worked out that way......Anyway, My Sadie Mae is now 25 years old, and still going strong...I am hoping she goes another 10 years...She is in great health..... That is what I have looked like the last several days........So, I have some pictures.... Here is a picture of her and I in December 1991.....17 years ago.... Here is a picture of me riding her in the spring of 1992.... Here is her and I in my senior pictures taken in August of 1996....... 12 years ago.... and now, here are some pics from today, of her and my sons.......... This is like a full circle moment in life for me.....As my son will be 9 this December and that is how old I was when I got her. She was my 2nd pony, but his 1st.....I just cannot even explain how I feel to have her back. I also have to mention that my son is on cloud 9. His name is Christopher and he is alrady in love with her!!! He is calling her, "my baby girl"......and is just ecstatic about her!!!! Also, I couldn't of hand picked a better home for her when I had to sell....They were awesome to her, and she to them........And now to have her back...Like I said... Thanks for taking the time to read about my excitement........ __________________ "Horses know nothing of money, status, beauty or accomplishment...Horses see only our hearts, and they accept or reject us based on what they find within... - Mary Midkiff

09-07-2008, 10:13 PM
roguemare Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 477	That is soooo awesome!! congrats!! We also have a Sadie...and we call her Sadie Mae too __________________ "Saving a horse may not change the world, but it will change the world for one horse." Melanie Bowles, founder of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary

09-07-2008, 10:16 PM
Horselessnomore Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,343	She looks very good for her age. She is definitely going to make your son one happy boy! Love stories like this when you re-unite with a horse you had years ago!!

09-07-2008, 11:05 PM
Val Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 277	Priceless!!! So glad she found her way back to you and your son

09-08-2008, 01:10 AM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,653	That's a great story, it's so good to read a feel good one I hope that Christopher and Sadie Mae have all sorts of fun together. __________________ ________________________________ Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?

09-08-2008, 03:45 AM
Kingpin Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ky Posts: 441	I am so happy for you, I can certainly relate would love to see my first pony horse. I am glad it worked out so wonderfully for you another family and now back to you and your family to enjoy again. She looks great!

09-08-2008, 04:00 AM
KrisRN2005 Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 667	what a wonderful story I love the photo's with your son, Christopher. Sadie will be a wonderful first pony for him just as she was for you. Glad you have her back I love happy endings!! Or should I say "new beginnings" __________________ May you always be true to your best friend, today, tomorrow and always ....

09-08-2008, 04:58 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,229	What a wonderful story - and I love those photos.. that pony is beautiful.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

09-08-2008, 05:39 AM
tallyho Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trappe, PA Posts: 1,115	Fabulous tale!! And everyone looks soooooooooooooo happy! I had to giggle when I saw you are from Iowa, and then the pics with all the corn in the background........I always associate Iowa with growing corn, so it just tickled my funny bone. Your son and Sadie sure look like a great team!

09-08-2008, 05:54 AM
BabyMay Coming two Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,891	What a heartwarming story. You can see how much your son already loves her. She is gonna have a great life with your family. Congrats. Keep us updated with pictures. __________________ Animals don't need a reason to love.

09-08-2008, 06:51 AM
kaykay Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 555	Wow that is an amazing story! And great pictures. __________________ Breeding AMHA/AMHR/ASPC horses in pinto colors! http://www.baxterspaintedpasture.com Visit our newest site! www.americanshetlandpony.com Miniature Horse Conformation Book by Kay Baxter

09-08-2008, 06:40 AM
Cariboo Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 347	THe picture of your son sitting on her and hugging her neck is priceless! Such a Great Story!

09-08-2008, 06:55 AM
cook1745 Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,507	That is a great story. She looks awesome and I bet she will go much longer!!!! __________________ Home of my sweet girl Cinnamon. Not fancy but she is mine!!!

09-08-2008, 07:41 AM
BBT2T5 Coming two Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Naperville, Illinois Posts: 1,956	What a great story.......congrats.

09-08-2008, 07:50 AM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesnowdah Posts: 6,630	That story IS fantastic, especially when one hears all of the other stories with less than happy endings I'm so very happy for you and no less for those 'friends of friends' and Sadie herself! What a wonderful thing for Christopher to inherit. Sadie and Christopher look like fast friends, don't they? You better keep sharing those stories and pictures with us you know! __________________ gonna do what I can instead of complain and fret about what I can't Joanie

09-08-2008, 07:51 AM
Cappysmom Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgian Bay Ontario Posts: 1,327	What a beautiful story. It brought tears to my eyes as it was so beautiful. I love to hear happy endings. The picture of your son hugging Sadie Mae was awesome, I would have it framed.

09-08-2008, 08:52 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,838	She is gorgeous. __________________

09-08-2008, 08:56 AM
Midnightbobby Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	She is beautiful. ____________________ Midnight - My Pride and Joy

09-08-2008, 11:11 AM
WSArabians Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 540	Wow, beautiful story! Congrats on re-owning your pony! What a feeling it must be to have her back again after so many years. She looks like a real doll. Cheers to many years with Sadie, you, and your son! __________________ Whispering Secret Arabians www.whisperingsecretarabians.com

09-08-2008, 11:17 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	That is such a wonderful story! Congratulations on getting her back, it looks like she is already making your son very happy! __________________