Tiff, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm sure Little Al is with your grandfather, and I know that your grandfather is SO proud of you! You take such great care of your horses (and his legacy), and after Little Al was gone, you chose to help others when it might have been easier to bury him at home.
At the risk of sounding maudlin, it seems to me that Little Al was a gift from your grandfather, a bridge from the past to the future. He helped as you were finding your feet in taking over Rock River Farms, but now you are doing beautifully on your own.
Take care,
susanne