My Beloved Snippy is Over the Rainbow
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and varied life. First as a race horse, then on the “kill” truck with a dealer who branded all his trade horses with the customary heart brand that was on the shoulders of dozens of show horses three de- cades ago. Snippy was sent over the rainbow bridge a few
weeks ago with the people by his side that loved him as much as any horse person could possible love a horse. Lalli and Sid Shneider have been the “god parents” of this wonderful horse for a dozen years or so. Snip’s job was to babysit a young mare and show
ove Letters, aka Snippy, lived a long Snippy with Lalli and Sid Schneider celebrating his 40th birthday.
her the ropes that all good horses need to learn. To be patient of the humans, nudge them and cuddle when they are crying for whatever reason, whinny with excitement when they come to your stall-you get bet- ter treats that way, don’t bite the hand that feeds you or kick the guy who brings you dinner, stand patiently while they brush you as they like doing that job better than you like it happening…and mostly just be a quiet ear when they need to get stuff off their chest, it makes them think you are their best friend.
dren and lead line kids. He won a lot and he lost some. He had a bad habit of going to sleep in the cross ties, even when he was young. I think he did it to just put a little respect in the children who may not be paying at- tention.
was a certified 43 years old, born in 1968!!! WOW, what a life and we will miss him!!
He was a wonder….he He traveled the show ring with amateurs, juniors, chil-
"Good Night sweet Snippy" ~ Kathy 49
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