Today, a year ago, I lost my very best friend and dance partner in very tragic circumstances, only 2 weeks after winning the High Schools National Championships in Advanced Dressage. It was the first time we finally clicked and I only started understanding him... Had so much hope for the future, but more than that - I fell in love with him in the time that I had him. So when I lost Trust, my whole world came crashing down, because thats what he was to me. He broke my heart, when I never thought he could. I kept thinking, Why?! Why did this have to happen to us. It would even have been better if I could never ride him again, but just see, touch and spend time with my boy. I am however thankful for all that I could learn from him... He was the first horse Id ever ridden in my life, in Holland at Stal Sprengenhorst with Rien van der Schaft, after only competing on ponies - he had a massive effect on me as a person as well as my riding career. Before Trusty, I was shy, insecure and I had little drive to get to the top. Now Im more determined than ever, as well as confident in myself and abilities. This horse gave me more than I could ever have dreamed of or asked for, so I will miss him very dearly and carry him in my heart for the rest of my life. Everything happens for a reason, if Trust wasnt in my life, I would never have met or been able to ride my absolute dream horse, Platinum Damali. Nothing will ever replace Trust, but she is a much better match for me; forgiving, patient and extremely affectionate. I would like to say I am eternally thankful to Dominique Tardin and Jackie Supra for the very difficult path they walked with me all the way to the top with this Jazz gelding. They never gave up on us through all the falls, tears, rears, bucks or the terrible rider break downs, mistakes and blonde moments. Trust Roodnoot (2000 - 2013)
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:29:07 +0000
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