Good Lord Willing

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stuart hodesh — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:30:31 GMT

tex has been gone 56 days and his smile shines bright in my memory. i have read final turn/good lord willing many times and i cry each time. tex was a special person and anyone that met him will agree with me. my life is better because i knew tex. may his memory be for a blessing. rest in peace my friend.

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Doug — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:51:07 GMT

A wonderful testament to a good man. Rest in peace Tex.

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Susanna — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:18:22 GMT

My husband gets Blood-Horse, and I don't share his interest in racing, but when he told me I had to read this, I did, and I am so glad I did. What a succint and beautiful good-bye to an obviously loving, caring man who leaves a true legacy....one of kindess and good advice to everyone! His message about faith and family are the most important thing in life; AND hard work and character!

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MLS — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:20:32 GMT

My farrier for my TB's died 1-1/2 years ago. He knew Tex well and they shared the same philosophies. Family and faith are good to have on top. Having respect for the horses is so very important. People - don't forget to Respect The Horse. One other thing; find a good person to shoe your horses and Respect The Farrier!!!

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ThreeGoodLegsStable — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:43:51 GMT

How inspiring and what a terrible loss for the world.

His words could not be truer as we need to be so thankful for every single day we have here on earth with our faith, our family and our horses.

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Soldier Course — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:39:03 GMT

My father passed away on April 26th. This lovely article is a comfort to me.

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merrywriter — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:27:19 GMT

I don't know who wrote this, but s/he deserves a Pulitzer.

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tom obryan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:50:19 GMT

gosh after the lump went out of my throat i came straight to the computer to comment vince lombardi said the same faith and family i never met you tex but iwish icould have you were and are a true winner i hope someday to see all the horses faces and their reaction whenever you crossed that rainbow bridge

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Jeffrey Zahn — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:44:57 GMT

One of my earliest tasks in the horse business was to hold weanlings for Tex to trim at Prestonwood Farm. Even though I was a greenhorn at the time, we did well thanks to Tex's soothing way with a horse. Reading His story, I believe He found the real truth.

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Stephi S. — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:31:12 GMT

Never met the man, but I did meet Steve Cauthen when he was at the height of his racing fame, after the Triple Crown. I saw him in the shedrow getting ready to work a horse for a trainer in our barn, and I went up to him and told him how much I admired his riding. The Kid had such wonderful hands, and a totally quiet way of riding. He smiled at me shyly and said, "I couldn't have done it without the horses, ma'am". That said it all to me about how he was raised. He was at the pinnacle of horse racing, had won the greatest prize we have, the Triple Crown, and it was still about the horses, not him. Tex did a great job raising those boys, not one of them has a big head. And given their accomplishments in racing, it wouldn't be surprising if they had. It's all about the horses for the Cauthen boys, and they got that from their daddy. God speed, Tex, you left a grand legacy and we thank you for it. At least, I do.

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JimboScully — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:13:25 GMT

The true measure of any man is the role he plays as a father. To look at the job he did in raising three outstanding men like Steve, Doug and Kerry is a testament unto itself. The entire Cauthen family should be proud.

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da3hoss — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:46:45 GMT

"Those who finish the race receive the prize. Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into your rest,"

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sweet terchi — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:37:43 GMT

Wow! What a life well lived, and excellent advice to us still here on this earth. RIP Tex, you most definitely crossed as a winner!

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CRob87 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:53:46 GMT

Very Nice comment...alleged !!!

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alybar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:23:36 GMT

What a beautiful and inspiring story!

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Rob Whiteley — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:31:44 GMT

Even though I only had the pleasure of meeting Tex once (and was not fortunate enough to receive one of his hugs at first meeting), I nonetheless know that he and Myra are very special people to raise three boys like Kerry, Doug, and Steve. Truly a life well lived and a wonderful legacy.

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alleged — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:06:01 GMT

As the beneficiary of many a Tex hug, I know the love he gave and received will be his greatest legacy.

One of my favorite of Tex's sayings was a normal response to, "It's good to see you." (Which it always, always was.) With a smile, he'd say, "It's good to be seen." We didn't need the benefit of the hindsight we now have to appreciate how good it truly was to know this man; he taught us to appreciate every moment.

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Barbara — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:45:54 GMT

This may be one of the best stories ever told.