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Barley Corn- Word Count: 262

Barley is a Conamara Pony that my Aunt owns, I had hoped to see her grace my pastures if I ever make it to the country one day. 

She is a sweet horse that loves to eat.

I have sat with her and learned so much just by watching her.  If she has an itch she will move up and put the itch in front of you and is sure to let you know how much she appreciates a good scratching.  Grooming her was as soothing to her as it was to me.

The sad news is she has been ill.  It seems now that a foot abcess has spread into a bone infection.  Bone infections are serious and often fatal.  She is so bad off right now if she does not get better by Tuesday, she will have to be put down.

I stood there listening to my Aunt tell me this and of course I started crying.  First I cry for Barley.  She is such a nice girl and I hate to see her go.  I had so much wanted to find time to spend with her.

So much is going wrong here, I feel like my dreams are dieing, as well as a horse I truly love.

Well Barley,
I promise I will come feed you and be with you before  leave this earth.  Your nuzzles and listening ear have been a comfort to me, and I will be a comfort to when you go home.  You trulyare a beautiful girl.  Love Lorrie