Rimah

My Name: Rimah (pronounced Ree – mah)

Breed: Arabian – Gelding

February, 2000 – April 10, 2011

This is a continuously renewing memorial in honor of Rimah, Paula Brown’s magnificent “Big Red Rimah”.  This majestic creature’s life is celebrated through the many wonderful memories he gave us. He will never be forgotten, often remembered for his amazing attraction to humans.  He was a skilled ambassador that would welcome you into his world but at heart, he was more interested in how humans lived.  Together Paula & Rimah shared many hours and miles on the trail of life, they developed a special unexplainable appreciation for each other.

Suddenly and tragically, on April, 10^th 2011 Rimah, was rushed to Texas A&M large animal hospital suffering from intense abdominal pain.  The A&M Veterinarians, Techs, and supporting staff gave Big Red Rimah the best emergency treatment that was available. True to his character, and with eloquent confidence, Rimah resisted the effects of the massive lipoma (benign tumor) that was choking out life from within his digestive tract. Realizing that her Equine partner was suffering from a massive irreversible condition, Paula did the only thing that was humane. At 6:45pm she released Rimah from his ties to this earth and allowed him to exchange pain for freedom.

Like Paula, I am confident that she will once again ride Big Red Rimah “up & down hills, as he kicks up his feet as an expression of his excitement”.

- Greg Bozard

The following is a biography that Paula authored about her equine partner in April 2009…

Howdy, my name is Rimah! I’m a lovable guy who loves attention.  You will recognize me by my reddish coat and fiery mane which has earned me the nickname of “Big Red”. A white star adorned on the center of my forehead also ads character to my handsome features.

I am a full-blooded Arabian and am full of spirit!  I was born in Florida and spent my early years on the racetrack, but decided to move to Texas and give endurance riding a try.  My human’s name is Paula Brown and she loves me very much and takes me on as many endurance rides as she can.

I love cantering up and down hills and kick up my feet to express my excitement!  I’m known for trotting with my tail high in the air when I’m enjoying myself.  I am not available right now for the lesson program, but wouldn’t mind at all if you brought me a big juicy carrot and petted me during your visit to the ranch.