Rest In Peace Dolly

Dolly what does it mean to rest in peace, how can I know you are? I find it hard to let you go but I figure it is the right thing to do. Every morning and evening having to see you in pain brings me to tears and pains my soul.

I look back and remember one year at the Mentfelt event what fun that was, we were great!  The second time we went, not so much, remember you could fit under the fence but not with me on your back. Also remember on that trail ride I wanted to do the “Big Log” but was scared - we did it - then you put your head down and BONG off I go!

The list goes on and on but everything you did helped me. I would like to thank you for everything you did for me. So I sit here at your grave looking up in hope that you are listening. I want you to know I loved you very much and that the decision was hard for me to make.

So can I change the subject, remember when I was shorter than you and you were the boss, you tested me every day. Whenever a rider gives up because they have fallen off I say “you know how many times I’ve fallen off, too many to count. It’s just a part of riding.” They would just laugh.

I know you made a difference in every person’s life around you, everyone loved you. I love how you could be an angel and to others a pistol. You were the one that made me tough and strong. I imagine you up in the clouds above roaming wild and free having fun with Marshmellow, Brandy and Slow Motion running alongside you. Don’t forget Miracle, Sweetiepie, and Casey tagging along at your heels.

You have made me the strong and tough rider I am today and prepared me for Caramel but that’s another story. So rest in peace however you can.

-Written by Makayla Benjamin, Jan Benjamin's daughter

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