Congrats and Happy Retirment

[Ash]

I just wanted to say congrats to everyone from the Deer Lake show this weekend. It was a blast and I had a wonderful time. Everyone did so great and it was a blast!!

And also, in case anyone was wondering why I was so upset after the last class, don´t worry I wasn´t hurt or anything like that, it was mine and Ben´s last class together. He is officially retired. He´s a big boy and not young anymore and with a combination of that and his big ol´ Ben feet he has just gotten too clumsy to do any arena riding with safely anymore.
He was a very good boy today and he has served me well over the last couple of years. I haven´t decided yet if he is staying here or moving back to his old home but there is no doubt in my mind that I will love that horse with all my heart for the rest of my life. Happy retirement Ben, we had a good time!

[shelly]

You mean you weren't overcome with grief because of my injury?!

Sorry I didn't get to see your final ride, but I'm sure Ben was his usual super self. I hope he enjoys his retirement and wish you luck finding his replacement!

[Ash]

Oh Shelly, your such a trouper!!! I´ll let you tell your tragic but heroic story

[katlyn]

Awwwwe, Its alright. : )
You guys where great together. : )

[heather13]

<3 oh ashley.. . hah .. you and ben are awesome..!! Love u both to death! He is so lucky to have you!!

[Lacey]

Ben's such a loveable boy. He deserves this retirement, and you deserve to find yourself an amazing show ring pony so that we can travel to shows together for more years than we can count. I know this decision was hard. But it was deffinatly the right one. And you'll never regret it. Lovers you Ash! You know that. And you know Twist is there for your riding cravings if indeed you ever need a horse to ride

[Biz]

It's so nice to see people understanding their horses limits!! Good on ya, Ash and I'm sure Ben won't mind