Comments on: In Memory of John Henry

By: Shirley Whitehead

Shirley Whitehead — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:28:38 +0000

I never saw John Henry race but, after meeting him at the Horse Park, I grew to love him nontheless. I was privilaged to catch a glimpse of John Henry the weekend before he was euthanized. I was saddened by the sight of this fraile but once great champion. He was truly one for the books!
So long, my friend, I’ll miss seeing you.

By: anna

anna — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:37:30 +0000

he is a wonderful legend in the horse world. i plan on naming my horse after him. potential thrived in him. may God take him to heaven so Jesus Christ can ride on him coming back for all of us.!

By: Jennifer Shook

Jennifer Shook — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:21:54 +0000

I wish I could have met him, but I did’nt get the chance. He was a great racing horse to me. I saw pictures of him on the computer. I like that horse because he is a great horse to me. I thought I was going to see him when I go to the Kentucky Horse Park this summer with my aunt and grandma.

By: April

April — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:15:24 +0000

We visited the Horse Park in 2006 and had the pleasure of meeting John Henry. It was clear that he was loved and cherished by those who cared for him. I cannot think of a better place he could have spent the past 22 years than among folks who loved him and respected him. It is wonderful to see the care given to these retired champions. I’m sure John Henry would agree that ALL senior equines, champions or not, should be so well loved and attended to until their last earthly days. John, God Bless!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:53:16 +0000

U Will Allways Be Rembered By Horse Lovers

By: Paint-Mare

Paint-Mare — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:50:40 +0000

I am crushed to have lost such a horse. I cried the day he died and I miss him so much. He was a champion in a way that people truly understand, an underdog.
We miss you so much John. God made a speical place for you in heaven.
I love you.

By: richard

richard — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:01:21 +0000

good article… We feel VERY lucky that we got to see him on Oct 07,2007. What a remarkable horse.

By: Lacy

Lacy — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:24 +0000

He was one of the best I have ever seen and met. We will dearly miss him and all his greatness!
Love you John Henry!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:09:26 +0000

It was with great sadness that I read of John Henry’s passing. Three years ago,my husband and I had the pleasure of seeing him in the Hall of Champions. I will always remember him standing in his stall,playfully blowing into his water bucket,as I talked to him. What a handsome old rascal he was and I got the feeling he understood every word,even though he was pretending not to pay any attention! I’ll never forget him.

By: Trina

Trina — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:48:57 +0000

John Henry, your spirit will be missed on earth but will always run free in a better place. God Bless you and thank you for all you have taught us. Good bye John Henry.