A favorite saying of many a COTH member is “this it be right”. A phrase spoken by Willem, beloved horse of Coreene, and a COTH Horse of the Year. For years Willem told us stories, and showed us the view from the horses eyes.

This is be right has become a comfort to many of us who have loved and lost the horses in our lives as it gives us comfort during the most difficult time…the time when we have to choose to say goodbye.

Chronicle of the Horse forum member Risk-Averse Rider put together this beautiful tribute to the horses Chronicle members have loved, and lost. The words were written by forum member Buddy Roo, and so perfectly express the emotion we all feel, before and after we say goodbye.

Our thanks to Risk-Averse Rider and Buddy Roo for allowing us to share this tribute, and thank you to all the Chronicle members who shared their treasured photos and stories. And thanks to Willem for his wise words…

Click here to view the piece. It is set to music so please turn on your speakers…