Atasha Smo-kee was a ¾ Arabian gelding. He was foaled in 1970 and died at the age of 18 1/2. My parents purchased Smokey for me in 1975. He was the first Arabian I ever owned. He was so beautiful coat with Dapple Gray and never saw the color.
Ridden and trained by myself, Smokey was a real treat. He was a rare and talented horse. He liked English Pleasure best, and he was VERY good in Trail Class. He won many first places in Saddleseat, Huntseat, Native Costume, Halter, Driving, Advanced Riding, Equitation, Pattern Riding, Fun Games, Jr English Pleasure, Lead Line, Walk-Trot and Parades. He won High Point Pleasure twice in 1988 in the Quad Cities All Breed Horse Club and 1988 Reserve Champion English Pleasure in the Quad Cities Arabian Horse Club and also the 1979 Grand Champion Half Arabian Halter in the Iowa Arabian Horse Club.
He won many trophies, which we proudly display by our fireplace, and colorful ribbons that are handing in the hallway in our barn from beginning to end. He was my prize horse. I was proud of my Smokey and he had a great team together for 13 years. After his shows were over. I decide to have Smokey’s retirement from the show ring and joined with his best friend buddy, Mego.
My Beloved Smokey, you taught me to be brave going into the show ring and parades, and you helped me to be successful inside the show ring. You taught me how to care, love and grieve. You were the best horse in my life and an even better friend. I am sorry I didn’t get to say good-bye like I wanted to. I really love you, Smokey very much and I’ll always remember and he always is in my heart forever.
Sadly, he died by a heart attack. I didn’t have any chance to get our 2 big celebrates for together in 15 years and his 20th birthday. I buried his all trophies and ribbons with him at the pet cemetery. A year later, Mego died from an old age and joined with Smokey. I do miss they very much.
Love and Missed you, Smokey,
| Atasha Smo-kee |
| 3, Dec 1988 |
| JT Andrews |