Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M. June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010 |
Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Pete Smith, D.V.M., and Milliron: Abbott “Pete” Smith, D.V.M. The Biography (Monday Creek Publishing 2017), including his wife Jody (1938-2021).
“But one thing that is truly magical about the New Forest National Park
is the 3,000 or more New Forest ponies which freely
roam the heathland and woods.”
When Jody talked about Junie, her eyes sparkled with magical memories. Junie was a beautiful New Forest pony and the story of how he came to Milliron Farm is legendary. The story was told to me several times by Jody and Jerry Hartley.
Jerry is a good friend of the Smith family. A seasoned horseman, he knows a lot about horses and their care. The story begins in Rockbridge, Ohio, where Jerry purchased Junie as a stallion. However, things took a wide turn and in the end, Jerry gifted Junie to Jody. Junie was gelded and became Jody's beloved companion. She broke him to drive and to travel the trails of Milliron Farm. You can read Junie's story in Milliron: The Biography.
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| New Forest Pony Junco Photo Courtesy the Smith Family Archives |
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Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.
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