Saturday, April 9, 2022
When Sheila and Peter moved to Kinburn, the local young people were thrilled to see the arrival of horses. We would visit them in the field, announcing their names discovered upon the brass name plates on their halters, befriending them. When Sheila arrived home from the city, she was also pleased to meet us, and readily handed us pitch forks and grooming kits. Sheila recruited my help in exchange for lessons and later as a summer student. Sheila set the rules, Peter followed, sometimes pranking her.
I will remember Sheila most for her passion for animals and for all of the life skills that I learned from them. They were a loveable couple that always shared a beer together, despite the days hardships each evening after chores. I will miss you dearly.
