Equine Guelph provides an opportunity to horse lovers to memorialize their horses in their Hoofprints Tribute Program sponsored by Intercity Insurance. Typical of the tributes on Hoofprints is the story of Reeva as told by her owner Adrienne Benson.
Reeva - Fondly remembered
Equine Guelph provides an opportunity to horse lovers to memorialize their horses in their Hoofprints Tribute Program.
© 2012 by Christina Handry
My family purchased Reeva as a 4 year old, and she became a valued member of the Benson family immediately. Known affectionately as "Pumpkin" (due to her chestnut colouring) or simply "Reeva-Horse", she was a sweetheart - always trying her best to please her human friends. Reeva was trained as a Western Pleasure horse, but when I decided that I wanted to Event - she learned dressage and jumping and competed successfully up to Training level as an Eventer. Reeva loved to swim in the lake, long hacks in the woods and lots of cuddles, nuzzles and treats in her stall.
As Reeva began to age, her vets and her dentist always commented on what a "tough mare" she was - fighting through the trials of her aging body for her pure joy of living. At the age of 26, Reeva passed away, joining her good friend Rosie (Skipper's Rosita) over the Rainbow Bridge.
Reeva will never be forgotten - she will be remembered for her kind eyes, her courageous heart and her iron will. Until we meet again, I'll spend many hours daydreaming that we are once again running and jumping and playing together - as there is truly no greater happiness than the love of a horse.
Adrienne Benson in Memory of Reeva 1986 - 2012