I'm not sure I'm ready to put my thoughts into words, but I feel I need to put them out there in an attempt to make sense of the mess whirling around inside my head. I woke to the news that has completely rocked the brumby community, and like many people I am absolutely shattered. It would never have been easy news to hear even if it had been an unknown and unnamed mob, but Dapple Boy and his family, Arrow Boy, Mr & Mrs B and their beautiful little Master B is incomprehensible to my mind. I have known these beautiful brumbies for a few years now, and even Arrow Boy before he became Arrow Boy. I have spent countless hours sitting with them, walking with them, observing them and learning from them and I just can't imagine my life without them. As many of you who follow my page know, the brumbies are therapy for me and my only source of peace in this hectic world we live in. The victims of this senseless tragedy are well known to many, and to me they were an essential part of my life. Like everyone, I have questions...a million questions...but I'm not ready to assume I know who was responsible. As I read through my newsfeed the one thing that stands out for me is "a mob of 11 brumbies" should read "a family of 11 brumbies" because these beauties were a family. The bonds were amazing to witness...the love, the loyalty and the protective instincts they felt for each other was evident in every moment I spent with them. Out of respect for this tragic loss I have cancelled all scheduled posts on MKP, and when I feel ready to look through photos I will do my tributes to all of them right here on the blog. I reluctantly went into my photos and pulled out the first three I found of the stallions to add to this post. I encourage all of you to reach out to National Parks and politely request they investigate this horrendous massacre, because we need answers. I can't even put into words the mix of emotions I feel right now, and I'm not sure I will ever be able to express how grateful I am for being given the opportunity to share in their journey. Rest in Peace my beauties and thank you for all that you have brought to my life. I am so very sorry that some despicable excuse for a human being has ended your journey way before it should have ended. Just one more reason I prefer the company of brumbies to most humans. Instead of my usual "Thank you, stay safe" I offer "Thank you! Always loved and never forgotten."
My heart aches immensely but my only wish now is that all of you find peace and the freedom to run wild in your forever kingdom.
Unbelievable, very sad news, I send you strength, healing energy, love and warmth to live through this, I am from North Europa and have been following your photos and stories for some time now, the brumbies have become dear to me too, my heart goes out to you all.