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Dakota

Dakota is somewhere between 20 and 30 years old. She has suffered the past two summers with the heeves. I have medicated her a lot to treat her condition, but it is only temporary. Her breathing has taken a toll on her and we have not been able to keep weight on her. Growing her winter coat made her look a little fuller, but it only hid the bonyness. I talked to each of the kids about Dakota being put down. I told Luke and he became very teary eyed and his reaction was "Why?" It broke my heart. As I comforted him and explained, his tough guy attitude kicked in and he began acting really silly. He does not like to show emotion. He gets silly acting and tries to hide emotions. I took the kids to visit Dakota and love on her. I had them get some brushes and took some photos. Luke said to me, " We will brush her real nice so she looks all pretty for Jesus." That made me teary! As he brushed her and hugged on her, I heard him talk to Dakota really quietly saying, "It's ok girl tomorrow you will get to be in heaven." 
 We got Dakota when Jayden was five years old. She has been a good teacher for Jayden and she has learned a ton with her. She was a nice little pony, nice size and never was naughty by kicking, bucking, or biting. She was ornery in her own way, tossing her head, and always wanting to go fast. She was peppy pony, loved to run and she was quick. Jayden learned how to be a good rider and how to run barrels on Dakota. She had a lot of fun with her and lots of good memories. Jacob got to learn how to ride solo on her too . She has been a great little pony to have and I am glad she could be ours for the past 9 years. We will miss you Dakota.  

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