Chey Ami Of Pallygem (Dec)
Palouse Pony Mare 1999 - 2020
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Zena was an extra special part of Pallygem Stud. She came to us in 2013 from a friend Mark Lewis as she was sitting in a paddock and was in need of a friend and a rider. Paigan Spent many long hours working with Zena, bringing her into work. Zena has to be the fastest pony i have ever seen trot backwards!
I tried for a number of years to have Zena registered as a palouse pony with the NZ Appaloosa Society as her sire was J Bar D Mr Tonka, sadly we were never successful. I placed Zena on the all breeds pedigree website and was surprised to find a number of appaloosas from her ancestry that we could refer to, guess there is always more than one way to source information. Zena was a friend and a trusted companion for Paigan for a number of years until she outgrew her. However she remained with us and became a paddock mate for a friends horse until sadly she was sent to Rainbow Bridge on 25 March 2020, the day NZ went into lockdown as a result of the COVID 19 virus. Forever in our hearts, the little spotty pony that has left a huge hole with her departure. RIP Chey Ami of Pallygem, you will never be forgotten xx. |
Silverado Cheyenne (Dec)
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Brecon Bach Ladybird - (Dec)
NZWPCS - 2174
Sire: Weston Park Beekeeper(Imp) 391
Dam: Glynmawr Jasmine - 1624
Ladybird has come to live at Pallygem in 2012 and i am so excited! She is my 'type'of welsh and her strong but loving nature appeals to me.
Tragically i lost Ladybird in 2016 - and only have one filly foal of hers retained for the future.
RIP my Beautiful Girl xxxx
Pedigree:
2011 - Mahogany Crunchie
2012 - Mahogany Buzz Bar
2013 - Pallygem Thunderbirds Dream
2015 - Pallygem Learning to Fly
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In Loving memory of those'friends' we have lost on our journey in life.....
this page is dedicated to the 4 legged friends, not just the equine world, who have been in my heart and were a part of creating the person that i am today.....
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. Her bright eyes are intent. Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her 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....
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. Her bright eyes are intent. Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her 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....
Jelly Bean
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Paigan Lily and her beloved calf Jelly Bean
Ayreshire Calf - 2012
Dear Paigan had another bad run with her wee calf this year. after weeks of trying to resolve the issue we lost the battle with suspected 'bloat'.
She tried her wee heart out winning ribbons at the Sth Waikato Group Day - even though death was quietly knocking only 2 days later.
Dear Paigan had another bad run with her wee calf this year. after weeks of trying to resolve the issue we lost the battle with suspected 'bloat'.
She tried her wee heart out winning ribbons at the Sth Waikato Group Day - even though death was quietly knocking only 2 days later.
Troon Pezarro
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Putaruru A & P Show 2012
Section A Welsh Mare
(sadly on lease from Troon Welsh Ponies and cobs)
With a heavy heart the Team at Pallygem Stud said a sad goodbye to Troon Pezarro on 6th June 2012.. A tragic loss of an amazing little pony taken much too early in her life. Thank you Zaro for the smiles you left my girls and the hours of memories you gave them during your short stay with us. Thank you to Sheri and Troon Welsh Cobs for entrusting us with your beautiful mare.... your pink pony
soaring over clouds xoxoxo RIP sweet girl
(sadly on lease from Troon Welsh Ponies and cobs)
With a heavy heart the Team at Pallygem Stud said a sad goodbye to Troon Pezarro on 6th June 2012.. A tragic loss of an amazing little pony taken much too early in her life. Thank you Zaro for the smiles you left my girls and the hours of memories you gave them during your short stay with us. Thank you to Sheri and Troon Welsh Cobs for entrusting us with your beautiful mare.... your pink pony
soaring over clouds xoxoxo RIP sweet girl
Kit Kat
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Paigan Lily and Kit Kat - Calf Club 2009
July 2009 to June 2011
I never thought i would see the day i added a bovine to my list of lost loves in my life. however kit kat was not a 'normal' cow. Paigan got her in 2009 as her calf club pet and they were a friendship made in heaven.
Sadly in june 2011 - Kit Kat was put down due to complications in her pregnancy.
below is the letter i wrote after this tragic day:
Dear God,
Yesterday I watched my daughter’s heart break as her pet cow kit Kat and her unborn calf left our earth and joined you in heaven. Although I know she will be a much loved and prized cow in your herd and never have to feel pain again I still need your help…..
My daughter has a broken heart, tears stream from her face and her little eyes gaze to the paddock where her beloved Kit Kat once stood, calling out to her every day after school.
I watched a small girl fall in love with a creature I did not know was possible to love? She spent every morning and night 2yrs ago in the cold, with rain pouring down from the heavens, out feeding grooming and rugging her dear little friend. She become a mother cow to Kit Kat, and even as time passed and Kit Kat turned from a calf that could travel in the back of the car (and yes I know you saw us travel her around this way) to a large cow that had to resort to travelling in a horse
float (but still following Paigan out of the door rather than down the ramp) the love between them did not weaken.
Kit Kat won no major calf club prizes, she was a part bred and probably a runt in the cow world, but to Paigan, she was a dear friend, with such gentle eyes, they would touch your soul.
When Kit Kat became sick last week, Paigan-lily believed in her heart that mum would make her all ok, as mums do this… we take our children’s sickness, love them and give them medicine and make them better. And I am sure you know how hard I tried…. I know nothing about cows, but I spent all my time asking, researching and trying to find out why she was not well. I too thought that maybe with lots of love, a few jabs of penicillin and a nice warm rug, molasses and a stable, she would improve and be bouncing back round the paddock again before long.
However yesterday kit Kat looked into my eyes and told me that I had to help her, to do the unthinkable, to make the decision to break my daughters heart by separating her from her cow forever. It was one of the hardest things I have been asked to do in my life, and not something I want to experience again (please note this down). However when an animal is in pain, and you know they are asking you to help them the only way left…… the choice has to be made. I hugged her, stroked her, thanked her for being a dear friend to my daughter, showing her love and dedication, and most of all making her smile. I then told Kit Kat I promised
her I would continue to love Paigan-Lily and I will hold her through the dark days that were to come and try to be the friend that she had been, as best as I
could. I then asked my dear Aunty Sherryl (who I am sure you know up there) to take kit Kat, love her and her baby and keep them safe, so she didn’t have to
be sad to be away from our family.
I know I did the right thing, so why is it so hard??? Why do the tears not stop, and the pain feel so bad? I only did what had to be done, I didn’t want to see it all end this way.
I pray that you help me to show my wee girl to live on past this sadness, and that you give me the strength to allow my daughter to grieve her loss, and be there as a good mum should be.
I cant change what has happened, believe me if I could I would do it in a heartbeat… I cant stop the tears, or the sadness. But worst of all my little girl has a broken heart and no super glue in the world is strong enough to mend it right now.
So please, each night, pat dear Kit Kat on the head, tell her how much she is loved, and how much she is missed, then give my wee sweet soul loving Paigan the strength to make it through all of this.
From a mum who loves
her wee girl
xoxoxoxoxoxo
I never thought i would see the day i added a bovine to my list of lost loves in my life. however kit kat was not a 'normal' cow. Paigan got her in 2009 as her calf club pet and they were a friendship made in heaven.
Sadly in june 2011 - Kit Kat was put down due to complications in her pregnancy.
below is the letter i wrote after this tragic day:
Dear God,
Yesterday I watched my daughter’s heart break as her pet cow kit Kat and her unborn calf left our earth and joined you in heaven. Although I know she will be a much loved and prized cow in your herd and never have to feel pain again I still need your help…..
My daughter has a broken heart, tears stream from her face and her little eyes gaze to the paddock where her beloved Kit Kat once stood, calling out to her every day after school.
I watched a small girl fall in love with a creature I did not know was possible to love? She spent every morning and night 2yrs ago in the cold, with rain pouring down from the heavens, out feeding grooming and rugging her dear little friend. She become a mother cow to Kit Kat, and even as time passed and Kit Kat turned from a calf that could travel in the back of the car (and yes I know you saw us travel her around this way) to a large cow that had to resort to travelling in a horse
float (but still following Paigan out of the door rather than down the ramp) the love between them did not weaken.
Kit Kat won no major calf club prizes, she was a part bred and probably a runt in the cow world, but to Paigan, she was a dear friend, with such gentle eyes, they would touch your soul.
When Kit Kat became sick last week, Paigan-lily believed in her heart that mum would make her all ok, as mums do this… we take our children’s sickness, love them and give them medicine and make them better. And I am sure you know how hard I tried…. I know nothing about cows, but I spent all my time asking, researching and trying to find out why she was not well. I too thought that maybe with lots of love, a few jabs of penicillin and a nice warm rug, molasses and a stable, she would improve and be bouncing back round the paddock again before long.
However yesterday kit Kat looked into my eyes and told me that I had to help her, to do the unthinkable, to make the decision to break my daughters heart by separating her from her cow forever. It was one of the hardest things I have been asked to do in my life, and not something I want to experience again (please note this down). However when an animal is in pain, and you know they are asking you to help them the only way left…… the choice has to be made. I hugged her, stroked her, thanked her for being a dear friend to my daughter, showing her love and dedication, and most of all making her smile. I then told Kit Kat I promised
her I would continue to love Paigan-Lily and I will hold her through the dark days that were to come and try to be the friend that she had been, as best as I
could. I then asked my dear Aunty Sherryl (who I am sure you know up there) to take kit Kat, love her and her baby and keep them safe, so she didn’t have to
be sad to be away from our family.
I know I did the right thing, so why is it so hard??? Why do the tears not stop, and the pain feel so bad? I only did what had to be done, I didn’t want to see it all end this way.
I pray that you help me to show my wee girl to live on past this sadness, and that you give me the strength to allow my daughter to grieve her loss, and be there as a good mum should be.
I cant change what has happened, believe me if I could I would do it in a heartbeat… I cant stop the tears, or the sadness. But worst of all my little girl has a broken heart and no super glue in the world is strong enough to mend it right now.
So please, each night, pat dear Kit Kat on the head, tell her how much she is loved, and how much she is missed, then give my wee sweet soul loving Paigan the strength to make it through all of this.
From a mum who loves
her wee girl
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Bronson - Marimat Take a peek (Boxer)
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Bronson came bounding into my world in 1995 when his owner was
forced to re-home him. So it turned out, Bronny (as he was affectionatly
known) chose to join two humans together, so that many years after he passed
over Rainbow Bridge, both Woman in his lives remained the best of friends.
Thank you boy, Gail is the greatest gift of love, an animal could give.
To Gail.... our 4 legged friends are waiting for us to join with them again!
forced to re-home him. So it turned out, Bronny (as he was affectionatly
known) chose to join two humans together, so that many years after he passed
over Rainbow Bridge, both Woman in his lives remained the best of friends.
Thank you boy, Gail is the greatest gift of love, an animal could give.
To Gail.... our 4 legged friends are waiting for us to join with them again!
Amirut Lady n' Gold - Cheyenne (Alaskan Malamute)
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9/05/04 - /3-07/08 On Thursday 3 July i lost my dearest Cheyenne in a tragic accident. My heart was truley broken at this time, however i had to be a good nana to the 8 puppies she left behind, they were all 10 days old at the time of her death.
I wrote the following poem to my dear friend...
You came to my family So little and afraid
You couldnt face your shadow
Without yelping and running away.
However as time went by
and your confidence grew,
You became my strength
and a friend to turn too.
Now my friend is gone
and my light has gone dim
my heart is bleeding
and my body and soul are numb.
Please my beautiful Snow Dog
Dont ever leave my side,
Stay with me from where you now are
And become my Spirit Guide.
Know that not a day will goby
that my heart will notweep
but in saying that and through the tears
The sweetest memories of you i will keep
love you forever my beautiful cheyenne
love your mum and all our babies
xoxoxoxo
I wrote the following poem to my dear friend...
You came to my family So little and afraid
You couldnt face your shadow
Without yelping and running away.
However as time went by
and your confidence grew,
You became my strength
and a friend to turn too.
Now my friend is gone
and my light has gone dim
my heart is bleeding
and my body and soul are numb.
Please my beautiful Snow Dog
Dont ever leave my side,
Stay with me from where you now are
And become my Spirit Guide.
Know that not a day will goby
that my heart will notweep
but in saying that and through the tears
The sweetest memories of you i will keep
love you forever my beautiful cheyenne
love your mum and all our babies
xoxoxoxo
Sabazuis of Snoqualmie - Sabe
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on 21 August, we here at Pallygem Ponies and Alaskan Malamutes, helped dear Sabe out of this world. Sabe came to us only 2
weeks before as his owner of 9 years could not have him anymore and dropped himto us to care for. Unfortunatly there was little we could do, he was too fargone, his body was damaged and he was suffering. After a discussion with Rowena at Mal Rescue, we decided that the best gift we could give this dear boy was peace.
To those of you who have a dog, cat, bird or horse, when the time comes that your friend needs you to make this heart wrenching
choice.......... please don't walk away from them! They have spent their whole lives giving you 110% of their love, and they want to look into your eyes at the end!
this prompts me to note the final commandment of the 10 commandments for a responsible pet owner!
10# On the difficult journeys, on the ultimate, difficult journey go with me please. Never say you cant bear to watch. Never say let it happen in my absence. Everything is easier for me if you are there because i love you so.
Rest in peace dear Sabe, Cheyenne will be waiting for you to keep you safe, and she will never walk away from you, i can promise you that!
weeks before as his owner of 9 years could not have him anymore and dropped himto us to care for. Unfortunatly there was little we could do, he was too fargone, his body was damaged and he was suffering. After a discussion with Rowena at Mal Rescue, we decided that the best gift we could give this dear boy was peace.
To those of you who have a dog, cat, bird or horse, when the time comes that your friend needs you to make this heart wrenching
choice.......... please don't walk away from them! They have spent their whole lives giving you 110% of their love, and they want to look into your eyes at the end!
this prompts me to note the final commandment of the 10 commandments for a responsible pet owner!
10# On the difficult journeys, on the ultimate, difficult journey go with me please. Never say you cant bear to watch. Never say let it happen in my absence. Everything is easier for me if you are there because i love you so.
Rest in peace dear Sabe, Cheyenne will be waiting for you to keep you safe, and she will never walk away from you, i can promise you that!
Pallygem Spirited Spring
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1 September 2006 - April 2008
we lost our dear girl all too soon in her life. Although the details of her passing have never been fully disclosed, I am guessing the poor management of horse skills on the property that she was left, or lack of understanding on the part of the adjisters led to this poor soul loosing her life.
A reminder to those who lease or adjist. Make sure you have a written agreement and that you are sure, the person who is
letting your horse on their property, know what they are doing! Your horse or ponies life depends on it! If you are not sure, take someone who knows, who can advise you on anything that appears unsafe practice! These people who run the what i call "half houses for horses" need to be shut down!
RIP my dearest Spring, may you bounce forever as a foal through the clouds!
we lost our dear girl all too soon in her life. Although the details of her passing have never been fully disclosed, I am guessing the poor management of horse skills on the property that she was left, or lack of understanding on the part of the adjisters led to this poor soul loosing her life.
A reminder to those who lease or adjist. Make sure you have a written agreement and that you are sure, the person who is
letting your horse on their property, know what they are doing! Your horse or ponies life depends on it! If you are not sure, take someone who knows, who can advise you on anything that appears unsafe practice! These people who run the what i call "half houses for horses" need to be shut down!
RIP my dearest Spring, may you bounce forever as a foal through the clouds!
Tararua Solomon - NZMHA
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Solly and Kristen-Jane 2004
Solly as he was known by us, came to our family purely by
chance, as i found him out the back of a dairy farm not being used or ridden by
any children. I brought him for Paigan for her 2nd Birthday, and they were
good friends. Once Paigan moved on to Cessie, Solly found love in KJ and
enjoyed his life with her. However sadly in 2005 due to on-going health
problems, and teeth issues that he had suffered for many years, Solly was put
to sleep to bounce pain free over rainbow bridge! Thank you solly for giving
the girls the gift of loving a horse, that they learnt from you. You still
hang on our wall and remain in our hearts around Pallygem and you always
will!
chance, as i found him out the back of a dairy farm not being used or ridden by
any children. I brought him for Paigan for her 2nd Birthday, and they were
good friends. Once Paigan moved on to Cessie, Solly found love in KJ and
enjoyed his life with her. However sadly in 2005 due to on-going health
problems, and teeth issues that he had suffered for many years, Solly was put
to sleep to bounce pain free over rainbow bridge! Thank you solly for giving
the girls the gift of loving a horse, that they learnt from you. You still
hang on our wall and remain in our hearts around Pallygem and you always
will!