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THANKS, ALL! re. Weird--A horse we got yesterday dead of heart attack
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I'm sorry to see your post; this must have been an awful shock for you. It's especially difficult when you believe that everything is working out as it should.....
Is this a senior couple coming home from a mission? So nice of you to be able to help them get settled in again. I'm sure you'll find another horse. How is the other horse doing?
I'm sorry this happened.
Carla
Is this a senior couple coming home from a mission? So nice of you to be able to help them get settled in again. I'm sure you'll find another horse. How is the other horse doing?
I'm sorry this happened.
Carla
So sorry to hear of this. Remember that possibly you gave him hope of a good life. He was able to see what he had to look forward to, was finally at peace with it and knew he could go "home" to the green green grass, breezy, sunlite sky and was so pleased that someone cared.
You did a great service for him if you look at it. Someone actually cared enough to come get him, what an honor. Perhaps some folks don't feel the same way I do, but every positive action and intent is heart warming.
Chin up, you did a good deed. Keep trusting and working for the good of the whole. hugs!
You did a great service for him if you look at it. Someone actually cared enough to come get him, what an honor. Perhaps some folks don't feel the same way I do, but every positive action and intent is heart warming.
Chin up, you did a good deed. Keep trusting and working for the good of the whole. hugs!
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Thanks sooo much, everybody, for the warm thoughts.
I'm still reeling a bit, but will write more within a couple days.
Bless you for your caring.
I'm still reeling a bit, but will write more within a couple days.
Bless you for your caring.
Oh, speckledhills. I don't even know what to say.
If you want my opinion- everything happens for a reason! Sometimes it's hard to see "why", especially if you are the one it's happening to, but it sounds to me like you were led to the horse so it had a safe, comfortable place to pass. I can't think of a worse thing to happen to any living creature than to die in a place here you don't feel comfortable. And I think horses have a great sense of knowing when someone genuinely loves them. So he knew he was in a good place to pass on to the rainbow bridge. Does that make any sense at all? I am truly sorry, but like I said, I think you were chosen to give the horse a beautiful last night.
If you want my opinion- everything happens for a reason! Sometimes it's hard to see "why", especially if you are the one it's happening to, but it sounds to me like you were led to the horse so it had a safe, comfortable place to pass. I can't think of a worse thing to happen to any living creature than to die in a place here you don't feel comfortable. And I think horses have a great sense of knowing when someone genuinely loves them. So he knew he was in a good place to pass on to the rainbow bridge. Does that make any sense at all? I am truly sorry, but like I said, I think you were chosen to give the horse a beautiful last night.
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kbarrett, Thank you. He did seem to be in pain starting in the morning and we were concerned he might be colicking (sp?). Gratefully, I dont think he had days of suffering nor really intense pain until the end. We could tell when we found him dead that he did pass on quickly when he went down.
Thank you for caring.
Dodgegal79, Thank you for your kind thoughts.
I believe he did have a good life mostly. Neither he nor the mare (whom Ive named Desea (day-SAY-uh)) acted at all like theyd been abused and both had plenty of weight on them. Desea is actually recovering from founder from too much rich feed. Their feet were horribly overgrown, but my husband trimmed them the morning after we got them.
The shut-down of horse slaughter in the U.S. is indeed causing many serious problems. Many horses are being seriously underfed or neglected because of the surplus. Horses' values have dropped, too, which makes it difficult for many to get enough compensation from sales to help pay for adequate care and training. Horses that need to go to slaughter are having to go through long trailerings to be shipped outside the U.S. And if they're slaughtered in Mexico they are under lower protective standards regarding slaughter methods (which I'm aware need improving in the U.S., as well--I don't know about Canada).
ThreeBoysChicks, Thank you for sharing understanding. It really was a shock.
FLchook, We were thinking Chip was fairly old, but after studying Deseas teeth have determined shes between 9 and 13, and I dont think Chip was too many years older. Chip and Desea had been together for a long time, I believe, but they were separated upon leaving home from 2 other horses.
Im very glad your 2 handled their transition well and are enjoying a good home with you.
Thank you for your sympathy.
chickens4jojo, It is neat to be able to share virtual hugs. ThanksYou helped me feel better.
AussieSharon, So sorry to hear about the loss of your rabbit. That must have been very traumaticRabbits are such sweet little creatures.
I think Chip wasnt too terribly oldprobably under 20. I wonder if the different trailer trips he went through caused a lot of stress, in addition to hot days, changing environment, possible meager food the last few days (The horses were very hungry when they arrived), etc. combined with an existing heart weakness he had, perhaps.
Thanks for expressing your caring
sred98, You are so right about often getting horses with medical problems you dont know about. We asked on phone whether either horse had ever foundered and person we got them from said he didnt think so. Desea has VERY OBVIOUSLY foundered and it seemed odd that an experienced horse person like him said he hadnt known how to tell that after we met up with him. I know he wanted the horses gone, and he may have just figured (rightfully so) that she will probably heal up fine, but I wish hed been more open if he knew. But then again, we might have missed getting the neat horse that Desea is.
I personally believe that horse slaughter is a very appropriate thing when done appropriately. For one thing, it prevents meat from horses that need to be put down from being wasted and other animals, such as chickens or cows, having to be raised and killed to provide the same quantity of meat that was buried with the horse. I also, though, care about humane care for horses when they go to slaughter, and endorse reform of slaughter-related practices that have not given the priority and importance warranted to ensuring horses' physical and emotional well-being.
Since Chip and Desea were friends and we wanted her to understand his absence and not look for him, we led her over to see his body, and she seemed to understand and accept his death. She whinnies to our other horses and wants to be with a new friend, but we are waiting a few quarantine days to spot any possible problems plus allow her to become less tender-footed.
Thanks for your encouraging thoughts
chick4chicks, Thanks for all your caring! Desea seems to be doing well, and she is a really neat, gentle horse. Here is a pic from when she arrived.
CarlaRiggs, The missionaries are a senior couple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their beloved Arab got injured at pasture while theyve been gone, and we had to put him down last year for them. They both are great riders and hope to enjoy trail riding more upon return.
Yes, it was a shock, but Im believing onward that things are unfolding as meant to. If Desea doesnt turn out to be the right horse for the couple, we know of some other great horses that might work for them, as well. And Im sure Desea will end up in a very good home. She is a sweetheart, in addition to being magnificently gorgeous, and a gaited Paso Fino.
spook, Thanks for the chin up! It did seem a waste to have a nice, kind, strong horse lying dead after the journeys hed gone through. I think he had been in a confined situation and perhaps without much feed the place hed been most recently. I do hope he sensed we cared about his well-being as we settled him in to our place and as my husband cut the painful excess length off his hooves.
Thank you so much for honoring the efforts we made.
okiemommy, Thank you for the caring consolation.
goatkeepers, I wish Id taken more time and showed some extra care. Bless his soul! He was a good horse who deserves good.
I am finding peace as Im continuing to ponder the meaning in Chips passing. Thank you for your compassionate note. You have a warm heart!
Thank you to everyone for processing this with me. I am humbled and grateful for your caring.
Thank you for caring.
Dodgegal79, Thank you for your kind thoughts.
I believe he did have a good life mostly. Neither he nor the mare (whom Ive named Desea (day-SAY-uh)) acted at all like theyd been abused and both had plenty of weight on them. Desea is actually recovering from founder from too much rich feed. Their feet were horribly overgrown, but my husband trimmed them the morning after we got them.
The shut-down of horse slaughter in the U.S. is indeed causing many serious problems. Many horses are being seriously underfed or neglected because of the surplus. Horses' values have dropped, too, which makes it difficult for many to get enough compensation from sales to help pay for adequate care and training. Horses that need to go to slaughter are having to go through long trailerings to be shipped outside the U.S. And if they're slaughtered in Mexico they are under lower protective standards regarding slaughter methods (which I'm aware need improving in the U.S., as well--I don't know about Canada).
ThreeBoysChicks, Thank you for sharing understanding. It really was a shock.
FLchook, We were thinking Chip was fairly old, but after studying Deseas teeth have determined shes between 9 and 13, and I dont think Chip was too many years older. Chip and Desea had been together for a long time, I believe, but they were separated upon leaving home from 2 other horses.
Im very glad your 2 handled their transition well and are enjoying a good home with you.
Thank you for your sympathy.
chickens4jojo, It is neat to be able to share virtual hugs. ThanksYou helped me feel better.
AussieSharon, So sorry to hear about the loss of your rabbit. That must have been very traumaticRabbits are such sweet little creatures.
I think Chip wasnt too terribly oldprobably under 20. I wonder if the different trailer trips he went through caused a lot of stress, in addition to hot days, changing environment, possible meager food the last few days (The horses were very hungry when they arrived), etc. combined with an existing heart weakness he had, perhaps.
Thanks for expressing your caring
sred98, You are so right about often getting horses with medical problems you dont know about. We asked on phone whether either horse had ever foundered and person we got them from said he didnt think so. Desea has VERY OBVIOUSLY foundered and it seemed odd that an experienced horse person like him said he hadnt known how to tell that after we met up with him. I know he wanted the horses gone, and he may have just figured (rightfully so) that she will probably heal up fine, but I wish hed been more open if he knew. But then again, we might have missed getting the neat horse that Desea is.
I personally believe that horse slaughter is a very appropriate thing when done appropriately. For one thing, it prevents meat from horses that need to be put down from being wasted and other animals, such as chickens or cows, having to be raised and killed to provide the same quantity of meat that was buried with the horse. I also, though, care about humane care for horses when they go to slaughter, and endorse reform of slaughter-related practices that have not given the priority and importance warranted to ensuring horses' physical and emotional well-being.
Since Chip and Desea were friends and we wanted her to understand his absence and not look for him, we led her over to see his body, and she seemed to understand and accept his death. She whinnies to our other horses and wants to be with a new friend, but we are waiting a few quarantine days to spot any possible problems plus allow her to become less tender-footed.
Thanks for your encouraging thoughts
chick4chicks, Thanks for all your caring! Desea seems to be doing well, and she is a really neat, gentle horse. Here is a pic from when she arrived.
CarlaRiggs, The missionaries are a senior couple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their beloved Arab got injured at pasture while theyve been gone, and we had to put him down last year for them. They both are great riders and hope to enjoy trail riding more upon return.
Yes, it was a shock, but Im believing onward that things are unfolding as meant to. If Desea doesnt turn out to be the right horse for the couple, we know of some other great horses that might work for them, as well. And Im sure Desea will end up in a very good home. She is a sweetheart, in addition to being magnificently gorgeous, and a gaited Paso Fino.
spook, Thanks for the chin up! It did seem a waste to have a nice, kind, strong horse lying dead after the journeys hed gone through. I think he had been in a confined situation and perhaps without much feed the place hed been most recently. I do hope he sensed we cared about his well-being as we settled him in to our place and as my husband cut the painful excess length off his hooves.
Thank you so much for honoring the efforts we made.
okiemommy, Thank you for the caring consolation.
goatkeepers, I wish Id taken more time and showed some extra care. Bless his soul! He was a good horse who deserves good.
I am finding peace as Im continuing to ponder the meaning in Chips passing. Thank you for your compassionate note. You have a warm heart!
Thank you to everyone for processing this with me. I am humbled and grateful for your caring.
It's so hard to tell when anything is going to let go ...your truck, your dog, anything . My uncle died 5 years ago after going to the doctor 2 days before . He raised me ....taught me how to work on vehicles , hunting , fishing , etc . There is no plan in life . Things happen just because , sometimes . Losing anything is hard . God only has a little to do with your life . He doesn't cause people or animals to die... it just happens , it's life after all . Sorry to hear about the horse , but it does happen . No one is immune to it . It would have been alot harder had you known the horse longer . I'm sure he had a good home from the other owners from what you have said . Founder can happen and still show years and years later . Some cases are very mild and still show up 20 years later . At least you can give the other horse a good home and proper care ! Good luck !
wow. what an unsettling thing to see. I can't imagine what that is like. I hope that Desea recovers well and can find some horsey friends soon.
Aww, Desea is a beautiful girl!! And so is her name! Does it mean anything? I love it.
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