My T-bird was named after the Thunderbird too and he's just a tiny parakeet with visions of being a great big bird!
That is too bad that you didn't get to say good-by to Te, that does make it harder. Good luck in your future riding adventures and hopefully there will be more spotted horses in your future( with those cool markings they will stand out in a crowd!)

Oops! I guess I meant to say daughter's, I have one daughter who is learning to ride. I forgot the little ' mark!