Hunter and Hope

Since Hunter's decline, Hope has protected him. She has been his Guardian Angel. Today as we led him down to his final resting place Hope began to call to Hunter.  He called back to her.  She broke through the gate of the corral where the other horses were being kept and ran down to him.  He quieted and she stayed near him. We stayed with Hunter, touching him and talking to him until the end. Hope also stayed with him until the end.  As soon as Hunter was gone, Hope left and went back to the other horses:  Hunter was no longer there and he no longer needed her.