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Published: 2007-12-10 03:17:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 7742; Favourites: 332; Downloads: 0
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Description Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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I finally finished it! The commission for *Riabhach that I've actually had for quite awhile now...

This is a picture that not only represents an everlasting bond between friends, but the thoughts that they will all meet again someday. Each of the three main horses in this picture has passed away. Each was owned by a different person, all friends. The bay brindle mare trotting down the Rainbow Bridge is Brenda Batty Atty, quite possibly the single most famous brindle horse in the world. The galloping black Tennessee Walking Horse mare is Aspen, not as famous, but one that meant the world to those who knew her(also snuck in the BG is her mini, Dancer). And the galloping bay Arabian mare is Annie, another that may not be world famous, but that doesn't change the fact that she was adored by her friends and, in her case, blessed the world with a colt before leaving.

These three mares were owned by three wonderful people, all of whom have accounts here on deviantART.

Brenda was owned by
Aspen was owned by
Annie was owned by

I sincerely regret the passing of each of these horses, even though I never had a chance to meet them, I hope I captured their spirits here. Thank you...

Art is COPYRIGHT to ME. This is a commission. Seriously, please don't steal this.
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Comments: 119

LadyFenris66 [2010-10-12 02:09:21 +0000 UTC]

This brought a tear to my eye. I read something similar in one of James Herriots books and I certainly hope to see my beloved pets again in the next life. The image is beautiful and portrays "heaven" quite well.

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WolfsRainWolf225 [2009-05-25 01:56:44 +0000 UTC]

Its a magazine on horses, and I found this piece of art touching. hehe.... =/

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WolfsRainWolf225 [2009-05-18 03:06:22 +0000 UTC]

Hope you don't mind...

I need this for a school project. It's due tomorrow, so u probably cant reply, but I reassure you that I give credits on my project.

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WSTopDeck In reply to WolfsRainWolf225 [2009-05-18 03:41:29 +0000 UTC]

Just so I know, what was the project for, I don't usually like letting commissions be used by anyone other than the commissioner.

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Etsumi-chan-san [2008-06-04 14:39:58 +0000 UTC]

This is so pretty!! :faves: it made me cry!!

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WSTopDeck In reply to Etsumi-chan-san [2008-06-07 15:25:41 +0000 UTC]

Aww...thank you

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EasternValley [2008-03-17 20:41:47 +0000 UTC]

W.O.W.
-Dies-

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Mackico [2008-02-09 07:17:34 +0000 UTC]

I do so love that poem. It always makes me cry, though.

And what a wonderful picture to go with it.

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WSTopDeck In reply to Mackico [2008-02-10 04:45:21 +0000 UTC]

I know, it does the same to me.

Thank you very much

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Cloudrunner64 [2008-02-01 02:38:55 +0000 UTC]

It's very beautiful Especiallly the sentiment behind it. !

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WSTopDeck In reply to Cloudrunner64 [2008-02-03 04:04:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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cortneyelznic [2008-01-03 20:25:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow!!!!! Absolutely stunning!

--------
R.I.P. Mom. I you.

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DreamFirestar [2008-01-02 04:59:21 +0000 UTC]

Thats great! Horses rule!

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Horse-of-winter [2008-01-02 01:25:13 +0000 UTC]

Love your art, i think you made naruto horses right?

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WSTopDeck In reply to Horse-of-winter [2008-01-05 20:15:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yup, I started those a while back now

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Horse-of-winter In reply to WSTopDeck [2008-01-05 21:03:44 +0000 UTC]

kewel, they are on photobucket, they are ALL im my album lol XD

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FreeWind94 [2007-12-15 01:31:07 +0000 UTC]

holy shizz thats awesome

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DraftyBoy [2007-12-13 07:27:06 +0000 UTC]

The most beautiful rendition one could summon -bows head-

I knew of that brindle mare....She was amazing in her own rights, I couldn't imagine how her other half felt at loosing such a large chunk....Seeing things like this makes me so very happy my heart slices are well.

Great work, wonderful colors, and amazing feeling!

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WSTopDeck In reply to DraftyBoy [2007-12-13 20:44:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

Yeah, Brenda was something else.

Thank you so much!

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TheMourningsong12 [2007-12-12 03:03:29 +0000 UTC]

I just lost my puppy not long ago (he was hit by a car) and the "Rainbow Bridge" made me start to cry! But this is beautiful all the same!

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WSTopDeck In reply to TheMourningsong12 [2007-12-13 20:45:42 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I'm so sorry My condolences

Thank you so very much

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Amethyst-1 [2007-12-11 22:52:00 +0000 UTC]

what the heck are you talking about

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Amethyst-1 [2007-12-11 22:51:01 +0000 UTC]

what the heck are you talking about

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WSTopDeck In reply to Amethyst-1 [2007-12-13 20:46:55 +0000 UTC]

What do you mean?

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Artsi-DIT [2007-12-11 21:27:47 +0000 UTC]

Such a beautiful drawing! the minute i saw it i loved it and it brought back so many emotions... When one of my horses died friends sent me that story...
I love the detail you did on the horses, this is a definite fav for me

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Druid-Ulises [2007-12-11 02:46:39 +0000 UTC]

Man, this reminds me so much of me childhood. Full of rainbows and horses.

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WSTopDeck In reply to Druid-Ulises [2007-12-11 04:26:40 +0000 UTC]

Lol, yeah, mine too a bit ^^

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LilGloomyBear [2007-12-11 01:11:37 +0000 UTC]

Ah that almost made me cry and I'm in class, people must think I'm strange.

Anyways, this is a beautiful picture and when paired with the narrative it is simply moving. I love it to death

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WSTopDeck In reply to LilGloomyBear [2007-12-11 04:26:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh no! ^_^; Well, I'm really glad you like it!

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Dee-pwns [2007-12-11 00:59:51 +0000 UTC]

This picture is beautiful, I love the attention to detail and your style in general. I know a horse that just crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday, so this came at a good time.

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WSTopDeck In reply to Dee-pwns [2007-12-11 04:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

I'm so sorry for your loss, I'm glad to have helped a bit, though inadvertantly

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Bandach [2007-12-11 00:12:22 +0000 UTC]

I totally love everything about this picture
Like, I'm at a loss of words.
Which is rather depressing

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WSTopDeck In reply to Bandach [2007-12-11 04:24:32 +0000 UTC]

Awwww, thank you! I'm glad you like it!

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EbonyDreams [2007-12-10 23:42:14 +0000 UTC]

Amazing....what is the appy suppose to represent?

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WSTopDeck In reply to EbonyDreams [2007-12-11 04:24:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Um...all the other horses that have crossed the bridge? I dunno, it's really more a bit of laziness on my part, I just tweaked Naiad(the blue Appy contest entry) to be a real color and stuck him in to make the paradise look occupied

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EbonyDreams In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-11 23:03:36 +0000 UTC]

Aw...makes sense! It's awsome!

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WSTopDeck In reply to EbonyDreams [2007-12-13 20:46:32 +0000 UTC]

Lol, well thanks!

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EbonyDreams In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-14 01:19:21 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!!!

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Rainbowmare [2007-12-10 23:22:15 +0000 UTC]

LOVE. THIS. Soo beautiful!

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WSTopDeck In reply to Rainbowmare [2007-12-11 04:21:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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kobbi [2007-12-10 22:55:11 +0000 UTC]

wow this is gorgeous. like 500% awesome! such improvement!!!

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WSTopDeck In reply to kobbi [2007-12-11 04:21:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I am very happy with the final result ^^

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ephoria516 [2007-12-10 21:36:26 +0000 UTC]

their coats are so shiny! That's the first thing that caught my eye in this pic! It's beautiful!

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WSTopDeck In reply to ephoria516 [2007-12-11 04:20:56 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, yes...yes, I like shiny things...>_> Thank you!

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JenicaRoseHeart [2007-12-10 21:22:32 +0000 UTC]

awww this is wonderful!

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WSTopDeck In reply to JenicaRoseHeart [2007-12-11 04:19:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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anniemare [2007-12-10 20:19:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for depicting my girl so nicely

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WSTopDeck In reply to anniemare [2007-12-10 21:48:43 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome! ^^ She was a lot of fun to do, especially since I knew I wanted her in this pose She really was a lovely mare

How's her little guy doing? Is he still knocking the socks off his competition?

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anniemare In reply to WSTopDeck [2007-12-10 22:50:07 +0000 UTC]

Right now getting his winter woolies on - LOL! Next year we will kick butt!

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WSTopDeck In reply to anniemare [2007-12-11 04:19:44 +0000 UTC]

Lol, awww, he must be so cute all fluffy-like You should post a picture!

...unless you already did and I still haven't gotten through my deviations...in which case...oops

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