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In Memory of Silky
Yesterday we said goodbye to Silky. At 32.5 years young she had lived a long, full life. However her body was starting to fail her, and...
hoffywhf
Jul 9, 20156 min read
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In Memory of Darby
Although no one wants to spend time around a holiday saying an unexpected goodbye, we ended up having to do that with Darby on Wednesday....
hoffywhf
Nov 27, 20146 min read
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In Memory of Bergie
We had to say our goodbyes to another friend last week, Bergie. It was a planned goodbye which in some ways makes it easier as you have...
hoffywhf
Nov 6, 20147 min read
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In Memory of Miracle
Miracle had certainly lived up to her name for almost four years, but sadly the day came last week when we had to say goodbye. Although...
hoffywhf
Aug 28, 20148 min read
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In Memory of Noble
Yesterday was a sad day for us as we said goodbye to Noble, a grey thoroughbred gelding who had been retired with us for four years....
hoffywhf
Aug 19, 20144 min read
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In Memory of Buster
It felt like the end of an era on Saturday as Jason and I said goodbye to Buster. Buster was the most “famous” of my dad’s little herd...
hoffywhf
Jul 22, 20145 min read
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In Memory of Thor
To say that our New Year’s Eve did not go as planned would be an understatement. We started the day with a farm full of healthy, happy...
hoffywhf
Jan 2, 20146 min read
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In Memory of Snappy
Yesterday we said goodbye to Snappy. Snappy had been with us for many years and it felt like the end of an era at the farm. Snappy had a...
hoffywhf
Nov 26, 20139 min read
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RIP Beulah
My dad left behind quite the eclectic collection of pets when he passed last year. Everyone has read about our donkey (mis)adventures....
hoffywhf
Nov 14, 20133 min read
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In Memory of Chili
We said goodbye to a grand old man today. Chili was 35 years old and had a wonderful, long life with the best owners any horse could ever...
hoffywhf
May 9, 20135 min read
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In Memory of Winston
It is amazing how quickly things can change sometimes. A few weeks ago Winston was a healthy retiree, happily going about life on his...
hoffywhf
Mar 24, 20137 min read
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In Memory of Rampal
Our weekend certainly did not go as planned, and we had yet another reminder about how quickly life can change. In the span of a 24 hour...
hoffywhf
Jan 6, 20134 min read
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In Memory of Bear
I think our Schipperke, Bear, had more fans and admirers than all the other horses, dogs, goats and various pets on our farm put together....
hoffywhf
Jan 1, 20135 min read
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In Memory of Zeus
The last couple of days acted as a reminder to me and to Jason that sometimes life really does not go at all as planned. On Saturday...
hoffywhf
Nov 25, 20124 min read
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In Memory of Bush
We have been experiencing more than our share of the circle of life lately, at least it very much feels that way to me. As everyone...
hoffywhf
Oct 28, 20125 min read
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In Memory of Fuzzy
We had to say our goodbyes to Fuzzy Punch, more affectionately known as Fuzzy or The Fuzz, on Tuesday. Fuzzy had been with us for a...
hoffywhf
Oct 25, 20125 min read
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End Of An Era
It is definitely the end of an era here as the The Don is gone. The Don was the name I gave to the rooster that showed up at the farm...
hoffywhf
Sep 27, 20123 min read
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In Memory of My Father
As most of you know my father passed away in the early hours of the morning on August 6th. He lost his battle with cancer all too...
hoffywhf
Aug 12, 201213 min read
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Passing
Melissa’s dad passed away a few minutes after midnight this morning. Horse chores and horse care will continue on normally but our focus...
hoffywhf
Aug 6, 20121 min read
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In Memory of Hoffy
Although I should be able to write a truly moving memorial to my beloved Hoffy, I am too sad and words fail me. He was euthanized today...
hoffywhf
Apr 5, 20122 min read
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