This past June on Father's Day I featured a handsome Clydesdale named Stryker in my Camera Critters post. Unfortunately Stryker passed away suddenly and unexpectedly earlier this week. Stryker developed colic and according to my research, among domesticated horses, colic is a major cause of premature death.
Although I didn't take the picture (below), I did want to include it in my tribute to Stryker. Not only was Stryker a working horse but he was a beloved member of the family as well. To Stryker's family (Michael, Gail, Keli & Kailyn) we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Horses and children, I often think, have a lot of the good sense there is in the world. ~Josephine Demott Robinson~
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Wow, that is so sad! How old was he? he will be forever remembered via Planet Ollie-wood...
One of my sister's horses died from that..poor things..
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Stryker was a beautiful horse. It is so sad to see such an animal go.
Aww that is really sad! It's really hard when pets close to your heart died. It's like losing a family member, too!
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Definitely a beautiful horse... I am sure he will be missed. A wonderful tribute to Stryker.
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Very sad.
just wonderful philosophy and shot sk
A sad tale shared and now alive forever here.
This is an nice tribute to Stryker. He was a handsome horse. Lisa
Beautiful horse sorry to hear he passed away it is sad.
What a shame. Stryker looks like a wonderful horse! He has such a lovely face.
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That makes my heart cry. So sad. He was a beautiful horse.
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Tears streaming down my face. What a gorgeous creature he was.
Stryker was certainly a very beautiful animal. How sad that he died too early.
Beautiful tribute to Stryker. He was very handsome, and he will surely be missed. The Clydesdales are such wonderful horses.
Stryker was a fine horse. Sad news. My heart goes out to the family.
Definitely a sad occasion for the family. I'm sure a wonderful horse such as Stryker will be missed.
So sorry AppleDebbie for the loss of such a good-looking horse.
Wow! Such a beautiful horse. Sad to hear that he passed away :(
Ollie: That is one big horse and those are great photos.
I'm sorry for their loss. He seemed like a lovely horse. I love the Cynthia Rylant quote in your sidebar and the 'tribute' to your beloved fur-friend. Thanks so much for your visit to Small Reflections. Only the white dog is mine. The black lab belongs to a neighbor but Molly and Sassy are fast friends. As for my cell phone, methinks I'll eventually play with all the features ... just because I'm a curious sort.
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That is so sad. Stryker was such a gorgeous horse.
We spent most of our day watching Clydesdales, and you could see that the horses and their people had some very special relationships. I'm sure Stryker will be missed.
How sad ! such a beautiful horse !
Wonderful photos :) A lovely tribute to a beautiful horse.
Poor Stryker. And the poor family, too. He was such a handsome horse. I'm sure he will be so sadly missed.
Horses and colic are a devastating combo. So sorry to hear about Stryker. Nice tribute post.
I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful horse Stryker! It breaks my heart when a "family member" passes away.
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I'll continue to read your blog and I hope that you and yours begin to heal...It takes a while, and I know that this lovely tribute to him is the beginning of this process. Stryker was a beautiful horse.
Kelly
A sad story, but at least you had him while he lived...I'm sure your life is richer for it. Thanks for stopping by...
What a gorgeous horse and so sad about his death. :o(
What a sad story and to bad what a beautiful horse
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