Working at Clark Quarter Horses

     One thing that I have really enjoyed doing throughout my college career was working at Clark Quarter Horses. I value the people I've met, the things I've learned, and the animals I've cared for. With all the highs of the job, there is also the lows of losing or selling animals. 

    The first horse we lost this summer was Murray, also known as What About Bob, Moo, Moo Man, and Mur Man. He was 32 years old when he passed away. Murray was the most regal, stubborn, tough horse we had in the barn. He could make everything bad in the world going away with just five minutes with him. Of all the horses in the barn, I am most proud of how I cared for him. I kept the fridge stocked with carrots and brushed him countless of times. 

   The second horse we lost this summer was Faith. We lost Faith the same day as Murray which made it very heartbreaking. Faith was Murray's best friend. She was one of the sweetest and most trustworthy mares. 

     The third horse we lost this year was Earl or as I liked to call him Early Pearly. His registered name was A Sudden Illusion. Losing him was absolutely heartbreaking because he was one of my favorites. The timing of his loss was also extremely hard. Both me and Brett (his trainer) were out of town when it happened, so we missed saying goodbye to him. Earl was a one of a kind horse. He was kind, quirky, and most importantly trustworthy. Earl had a heart of gold. 

    Now the next two horses we didn't necessarily lose, but we sold them. The first is Whiskey, also known as Whiskey Butt, Whiskey Cake, Whisk, and Double Wide. He was a horse with a big personality. He had so many quirks from loving to smell peoples hair to flipping his lip after eating a peppermint. The next horse that moved away was Flynn. She was the sweetest mare. When she moved in with us, she had a lot of mental issues and was extremely anxious around all of us. Over three years, I have gotten to watch her gain our trust and become more accepting of affection. 


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