They say all good things must come to an end. . I don’t know when the end of Avie’s career will come, but I know it’s going to arrive sooner than I wish. . He’s 17 this year. He’s still all try. Full of kindness. His happy, friendly self. But age takes a toll on all of us. At some point the best athletes have to hang it up. . To be sure, he’s earned a retirement where he grows fat and sassy, I’m just not ready for that day...yet. . Honsetly, I don’t think I’ll ever be ready. . I’m beginning to wonder: am I doing all these things for him, (shoeing, vet care, extra supplements) for my own selfish desires, or is he tired and ready to quit running? He owes me nothing. He’s taught me everything. . When is it time to hang up the shoes, and say, “rest easy buddy, you earned it?” . PS. I’m crying. #goaviego #avie #avieisthebest #runavierun #fearthebigyellowhorse #retirementisnear #thedxranch #barrelhorse #barrelracing #mybestboy (at Outside the Turn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8K2X5FAsJs/?igshid=ch2triq16zmj
