In memory of Eight Belles

I talked mom and dad into watching the Kentucky Derby today (ponies!!!!!). It was a very nice race. Silly hats. Lots of ponies.

Big Brown won.

And then something terrible happened. Eight Belles, the only girl horse in the race--went down. She had come in 2nd--had a great race--but gave her all . . . broke two ankles and they had to put her down.

A most glorious day, a moment of great victory--and sweetness . . . and then . . . she's gone.

I am so very very sad. I don't know if I can look a ponies for awhile.

I will be remembering Eight Belles . . . she was a most beautiful horse. With tons of heart.