Posted on 02/04/2020 10:51:59 AM PST by nickcarraway
Just one day before his death, family and friends in Kansas helped grant their loved one’s last wish to see his beloved horse, saying it’s a reunion they will always remember.
After a three-year battle with cancer, Kevin Adkins, a 55-year-old cowboy, died Tuesday. For nearly two decades prior, he spent every day with his 27-year-old horse, Vic.
Jennifer Wadley’s family ranch, D&J Ranch, sold Vic to Adkins all those years ago. She says the two were inseparable."They’ve been partners for all these years,” Wadley said. “It could be pouring rain, it could be snowing, it could be hotter than heck. He was always here.”
Very touching story. Thank you for posting.
“Vic will be an honorary pallbearer at Adkins’ funeral on Feb. 15.”
R.I.P. Cowboy...
Would that when our time comes, we could all go with this level of dignity and beauty. R.I.P. Cowboy.
At 27 it won’t be long until Adkins and Vic are riding the clouds together. Go with God cowboy, that old horse knew how much you loved hm
*Blurry Screen PING* :)
“Look me in the stars and tell me truly men of earth
If all the soul and body scars were not too much to pay for birth?”
Rush yesterday, Cowboy today. Some days I just ask myself the above question.
My monitor is broke too.
What is the life expectancy of a horse?? I think this horse will pass of a broken heart!!!
They both looked darn good, too. I'm glad the video ended before they had to lead and roll those two apart .... ...
About 25 to 30 years. It really depends on what kind of life they have lived. I had an old retired ranch horse, at 27 he looked as fit as a 7 year old. That old horse will be broken hearted without his guy.
Honorary honorary, or a horse-drawn carriage?
A question for the ages my friend.
I am without words.
Godspeed.
The horse looked worried, sad, and distracted by all the other people out of camera range. But I’m glad the two of them got their chance. God bless the cowboy and his faithful companion.
Very nice story
I kept 1 guy alive until he was 30. I kept his last daughter until she was 33. But as said, 25-30 is average. Bonnies’ mother only made it about 10, medical problems while in foal. Rolled and twisted a gut, had to be put down. Miss them all.
RIP Cowboy, you’ll together soon.
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