At The Funeral, The Horse Bids His Owner, Who Never Gave Up On Him, A Final Goodbye.
For some animals, people may give up on them entirely, but it takes someone special to succeed where others have failed.
Often, improving an animal’s life and making a real difference just requires a bit of patience and affection.
A well-known true story of the loving bond between a man and his horse shows just how powerful this can be.
Janna Grapperhaus, a midwife from West Virginia, shared the story of how her father brought home a young, aggressive horse named Major.
Major’s previous owners had tried everything to tame him, even beating him and tying him to a post for four weeks without food or water. Despite their efforts, Major remained wild.
Janna recalled that when her father first brought Major home, the horse quickly broke through five strands of fence and would bite or strike anyone nearby.
Instead of trying to force Major into submission, Janna’s father chose to earn his trust. Although some were skeptical, with Janna’s mother even calling the horse “Major Deal” because she thought he might be dangerous, Janna’s father was dedicated. “Dad never broke him… he earned his heart,” Janna said, highlighting her father’s commitment. “He worked tirelessly every day to gain the trust of that mistreated horse.”
After two years of hard work, Major’s owner finally trusted him enough to ride. The wild horse was successfully tamed, and a deep bond formed between the man and his horse.
Janna wrote, “Major would kiss Dad on the head repeatedly when he went out.” She added that only those who truly understand horses can appreciate their special bond.
Sadly, Janna’s father passed away not long ago. At his funeral, Major attended to mourn, along with family and friends. Janna said, “Letting Major say goodbye felt right.”
In a touching moment, Major walked up to the coffin and gave it a “last kiss.”
Since then, the lovely narrative has received over 166,000 shares on Facebook and gone popular on social media.
Janna writes, “Love won out in the end.” It’s a story that demonstrates the strength of love and patience as well as how we can truly create wonderful ties with animals.
