Monday, May 5, 2008

Grand Old Men Too



So sorry to open e-mail today and learn of the loss of *Shandor, Shagya Arabian stallion, owned and loved by Adele Furby and her husband Charlie. I was privileged to meet him last fall at his home in Montana, and was very impressed at his demeanor, correctness and offspring. He was 25 in this photo.

At the Malibu endurance ride this weekend the memorial plaque for Hugh Hewitt DVM was unveiled. It will be placed on private land adjoining the trail through the Santa Monica Mountains that has been used for endurance rides for 34 years. There was an open mike and many of us stepped up to share our memories of Hughie, a horse veterinarian with a heart of gold. The plaque was funded by private donations from Hughie's friends and admirers. I took the photo on the plaque in 2003.

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