The rabbi said the night they stayed with the poor man, the angel of death had been coming for his wife -- but because the poor man was so gracious, death took the cow instead. And there was a treasure buried in the rich man's wall, which he would have discovered and been even richer, but because he was so mean, Joachin mended the wall, and kept him from finding the treasure. It's not much comfort, but you never can know exactly why things happen ... Maybe they happen for a good reason. I am one of those who believes our beloved pets go to heaven, so you will see your horse again. Hang in there.