
02/04/2025
On February 4, 2019 we said goodbye to our Golden Palomino, Goldy.
When Goldy was in his late 30s, his longtime owner brought him to a stable in Rockleigh, NJ. There he met a woman named Betty, and she took an interest in his welfare. Eventually, Goldy’s owner claimed that he could no longer support Goldy and gave him to Betty. After her horse, Dallas, had died, she arranged for Goldy to be transported to another facility. When a stall became available at BCHR, she asked if Erin would take Goldy and give him sanctuary. Erin agreed and, in old age, he became a beloved member of the rescue.
His favorite treats were carrots and gingersnap cookies, and because of his old age and slow gait he was given free roam of the farm with his best pal Summer. Goldy had a very gentle, easy-going personality and was great with children, especially those with special needs.He also had a very close bond with Betty, who was also a BCHR volunteer. Everyone who met him fell in love with him!
At the age of 43, Goldy crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 4, 2019. When his ashes were returned to the rescue, Erin, Betty, and a large group of volunteers held a memorial service.After the service they walked the farm and spread his ashes in his favorite places. A portion of his ashes is also buried under his stone in the memorial garden. When you visit the farm, there is a picture of him in the Gift Shop.
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