01/26/2024
Iām not sure that we are able to put into words the colossal impact this tiny girl had on our practice and our hearts. Hermione was special in so many ways. She provided comfort and companionship to countless patients in the hospital, being the ever present tiny roommate and nursemaid. Herm made it a point to saunter into the feed room at every available opportunity to grab a snack on her āsmoke breaksā from babysitting her charges. Her nicker at feed time or snack time is a sound we will miss painfully.
Herm wandered the farm most days on a quest for the best grass around the ring, and only came in when she was ready. She got the occasional zoomies and it was something to see when she would avoid being caught, cantering across the driveway making a break for it. She was the first to greet a small kiddo, hopeful for a peppermint or some good scratches. She was patient and so kind with tentative people, making sure to be gentle and not pushy. She made a few appearances at nursing homes, parades and hospitals as an equine goodwill ambassador. The BEST girl.
Hermie had one of the most extensive costume and blanket collections of any horse on the farm. From giraffe print slinkyās to tiger stripes to bows and monogrammed blankets, Herm knew how to dress the part and tolerated our shenanigans with just the tiniest dose of sass.
Hermione is the last of the original Willow Creek Farm family. She outlived them all. She was our teacher in so many ways and we are not sure how to fill this hole in our hearts and on our farm. We love you Hermie. Thanks for the laughs and the memories and for being such a huge part of our story. Send our love to all of those who had to go before you. We will miss you terribly š
