Limerick, a 15.2H Anglo-Trakehner mare by KarKas, was purchased as a 2 1/2 year old from Iron Spring Farm. A horse that taught me more than any others, Limerick was athletic and challenging, and had plenty of talent. We did Pony Club and a few hunter shows, but she didn't do well with other horses -- we got excused twice for bucking! Moving onto a Dressage career, Limerick won plenty in both the Open and the Jr/YR divisions and took me to the NAYRC twice, winning a team Bronze Medal. Along the way I earned the Bronze, Silver and Gold USDF Medals and finished with 5 successful seasons at Grand Prix. I retired Limerick sound at 15 years old because I wanted to breed her. She had 2 fillies and 2 colts, all by Fairplay. Her oldest son, "Novelty," will start the Prix St. Georges in 2005.
 

Here are some of  Limerick's offspring:

Novelty - 1995 gelding by Fairplay out of Limerick - competing 4th level

 

Legacy -  a 1996 mare by  Fairplay out and of Heather's retired Grand Prix mare, Limerick .
She currently does hunters and equitation and will be moving up to the 3 ft division this year!

Legend - 1999 gelding by Fair Play out of Limerick, showing training level

Preview by Fairplay and out of Limerick, owned by Tara Haynes.

Rainbow Bridge

 

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His
bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green
grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and
you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...