Stella means star in Italian and the horse I've become acquainted, with through the reminisces of her owner, really lived up to her name. Often, horsemen who have lost a dear equine companion feel like never having another horse again, but eventually find there is a time when they are able to move on and love another horse, Stella came into Jane's life at just such a time. Even though the Clydesdale mare wasn't exactly what Hunter/Jumping rider Jane was looking for, there was an instant connection between them and Stella came to fill a hole in Jane's life in a whole new way. Even though their partnership only lasted 6 years, before EPM made life too painful for Stella to continue on, she had left a large imprint on those around her who loved her; as evidenced by the fact that Jane now has two more Clydesdales and is spending her time learning about driving concepts these days.
When Jane sent part of Stella's tail and forelock to me she enclosed a picture of Stella and a letter that moved me to tears. It had been over a year since Stella's passing and Jane was finally to a place where she could look at the mare's hair again and so she entrusted it to me, to make 2 memorial bracelets for her. I was captivated by the beautiful photo and obvious connection of horse and rider. I did something I don't usually do, I had lots of time on my hands due to an injury and I spent that time sketching a portrait of Stella, which I sent to Jane along with the bracelets.
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