Comments on: Horses Are Accidents Waiting To Happen – Theodore O’Connor dies

By: Starchaser

Starchaser — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:34:11 +0000

I loved Teddy and it’s so sad that he has passed! He was a remarkable pony and my heart goes out to the O’Connors for loosing such a amazing animal! I recently got a 14.2 mustang pony who is a former barrel racer and I’m teaching her to jump. She has a blast doing it and I do too, But I never would have stared jumping if it wernt for Teddy. He is my insperation and he will forever be in my heart! RIP Teddy I love you!!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:07 +0000

Teddy was incredible, I have always wanted like a TB and wanted to jump, and I fell in love with a 4 year old 13.3 hand pony and my dad bought him for me. Hes powerful and Im training him to jump along with myself. Teddy is an hero and I would love to my pony and I to go even half as far as Teddy went. Teddy might be gone, but hes not in pain, and Teddy’s Legacy will live forever. Sure, horses can get into accidents, but we can do. We are accidents waiting to happen too, and horses are much smarter than humans. They can sense a mountain lion like a half an hour before It comes near them or where the lion is able to be seen. Heres to the amazing Teddy, whos heart will live forever in all hearts, where we know who he is, watch the videos of him, look at pictures of him, and feel the power in our hearts.

By: GloriousSunrise

GloriousSunrise — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:15:37 +0000

It’s really sad that Teddy died. He would have been great! That little horse had a lot in him! After my riding teacher told me about him, I felt so bad! In my mind, Teddy, you’re an Olympic winner! Rest in peace, Teddy.

By: Lisa -equineimager.blogspot.com

Lisa -equineimager.blogspot.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:49:50 +0000

Just in case you didn’t know, there is a Theodore O’Conner Legacy Fund that was set up to fund a jump to be placed at RK3DE in Teddy’s memory. Link is on my blog…

By: Dressage Princess

Dressage Princess — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:56:58 +0000

This is the first I’ve heard! What a tragedy!

Between this sort of thing and the unflattering pants it’s amazing that any of us are crazy enough to get involved with horses…

By: Linda - The Mane Point

Linda - The Mane Point — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:52:15 +0000

Truly a tragic day for horse lovers. Blessings, Linda The Mane Point TEDDY O’CONNOR – MOURNING THE LOSS OF A POWER PONY, at The Mane Point

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:45:15 +0000

Here’s to an amazing athlete, a true competitor, a brave soul, and one heck of a pony. My depest condolences to the O’Connors for losing such a tremendous animal and partner. However, dwellng on the past does not change the future, and even though he cease to live on with us he leaves an untouchable legacy behind. The hoofbeats of Teddy O’Connor may never be heard on course again, but he will forever gallop on in our hearts forever. I hope he joins my thoroughbred Cassie in heaven as well as the fallen equine idols and legends, and they can wait for us and we will reunite again.
You will be forever remember as the one and only, the wonder pony the super pony, a lasting and unforgettable legacy, thank you for gracing us.

By: risingrainbow

risingrainbow — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:51:01 +0000

Such an amazing horse, I’m sure his owners must be devastated. Horses are so big yet so fragile. It’s easy to forget sometimes that that’s the case.

By: greyhorsematters

greyhorsematters — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:15:55 +0000

I feel bad for the O’Connors, it must be devastating to lose such a wonderfully talented little guy with a heart of gold. He was an amazing horse and will be missed by all you knew him and all who didn’t. Accidents are unavoidable with horses, I have seen some things happen that defy logic. Horses can certainly get themselves into trouble no matter where they are or how well they are taken care of.

By: OnTheBit

OnTheBit — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:44:24 +0000

I was so sad when I heard about this. He was a super pony. He could fly and leap buildings in a single bound. I know from experiance what is it like to have a horse with a bad tendon injury. My vet always told me I was very lucky that my horses body was destroying the tendon and that it didn’t snap in a traumatic way or else he would have had to be put down. Add that to a ligment problem and I understand why they had to do it. It doesn’t make it stink any less. Right after I found out I went and watched the video from this years Rolex of him and even being sad about loosing him the little guy still put a smile on my face. He will always be amazing to watch.