My horse passed away this morning...

[hencackle]

I saw some key rings at a local feed store that have a braided horse hair tassel. Maybe you could make a tassel and hang it inside a shadow box next to your horse's picture.

So very sorry about your horse. I'm glad you had Nipper to be your best friend when you needed him.

 

[rooster-red]

I've never been blessed with owning a horse, but I do know how it feels to have an animal in your life for a long time, the way you learn every noise they make and what they mean, and if something isn't right with them you can tell by the sounds when no one else can because they are such a big part of your life, part of your family...

I know you'll miss him, but as long as you remember him, he'll always be with you.

I don't blame you for not wanting to go tomorrow, I wouldn't want to taint the memories that you have now.

 

[frizzylizzy]

I know how you feel. I had to have 2 older mares put down a few weeks ago- both in the same week. The first one was a 30 year old retired Arabian broodmare- her name was Zizika- and I walked her for 24 hours, only taking bathroom and food breaks- I didn't think I could afford a vet visit and I had walked her thru a minor episode a few months before- but this time it didn't work.The second mare went down 2 days later. Her name was Verve Fire and she was also a retired Arabian breeding and show mare and was 26 yrs old. This time I called the vet and he and I did everything we could and I was with her for 36 hours and she still didn't make it. I have to just tell myself that it was their time to go- whether I was ready or not. Verve Fire was my mare that I could hug when I had a bad day. She would stand still and just let me hold onto her.

Don't go and see Nipper- every time I've looked at one of my horses that had just been put down I wish I hadn't- it always makes me incredibly sad to see them like that.
Saving some hair is a good idea- maybe someone can get some for you before he's buried.

Take care
Elizabeth

 

[seminolewind]

Hi, so sorry. Michelle, I know how you feel, I went thru it 2 years ago. My best friend, 37 years old, I think he had arthritis in his coffin bones, the pain was so bad, and the pain killers weren't working anymore, so I had to put him down.
I felt very empty inside. I will never forget him. I'm sure you feel the same things. Please try to take comfort in the fact that you gave him a good long life, and had a super relationship with him, and he was loved. Karen

 

[SpottedCrow]

I'm so sorry that you lost such an old friend.

 

[ChickieDee]

I'm sorry for your loss. I gave my horses away last year and miss them very much. I would feel the same about not wanting to see him and wanting to remember him as he was. I'm like that too.

 

[Chellester]

Thank you, all of you, for your kind words at this time. You made this day much easier for me to bear.

Thank you.

 

[helmstead]

My heart is with you. I'm so sorry.

 

[peeps7]

I'm so sorry, I had a pony when I was younger and she died of colic. That pony was my life, I loved her so much and she loved me. I know what your feeling and hope you feel better soon.

 

[BarbK]

Don't Mourn For Me

Don't Mourn for me dear
owner kind and true.
I know that you will miss me
as I will also think of you.

We shared so many secrets;
those you wispered in my ear.
I've kept those secrets for you
lest anyone should hear.

And in return you've kept me
from being turned out in the cold.
You've fed, watered, and cared for me
while we both grew old.

But God had called and needs me;
he says that it is time
I claim that sweet reward
in a kinder, green clime.

He promises sweeter clover,
clear water, rich and pure.
I'll never have to suffer
from wounds that humans cannot cure.

I'll romp and play all day
with others he has called hither.
I'll have so many new friends
that will scratch upon my wither.

I'll be watching out for you
when comes your judgment day
and together towards the pearly gates
we again will ride away!

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