A sad end to the week

[Sarah_K]

Got the dreaded text yesterday as I got in from work- "Betsy down, calling vet." Betsy was my first proper pony after I moved off shetlands. We'd owned her for 27 years and she'd taught me, both my sisters and two nieces to ride. We've never been 100% sure how old she was, but I reckon probably around 40. When I got the text, I got changed and headed straight round to parents. She'd been fine at lunchtime, bullying the shetland off his feed (as usual) but had gone down in a stable doorway. My Dad had made her as comfortable as he could putting rugs under her head and neck but when I saw her, I knew that was it. We were going to give her a last summer at grass then make the decision in the Autumn.

Vet duly arrived and we decided there and then that she wasn't going to get up again. She went peacefully but boy has it left a big hole.

So goodbye to the ginger menace, great PPC games pony, jumper, WHP and hunter who on several occasion's unintentionally gave the Master of the hunt a lead over a fence and dashed off after the hounds before anyone could stop her.

You'll be missed.

 

[Wagtail]

Aw, RIP little pony x

 

[merrymeasure]

So very sorry. After losing my own special boy last week, my thoughts are with you.
RIP little one xx

 

[pines of rome]

So sorry, its still hard even when they are very old and you know its coming, felt dreadful when my first horse went at 36! x

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

RIP Betsy.

 

[rainer]

Aww RIP betsy x

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

RIP to Betsy after a long and fun life xxxx

 

[Spring Feather]

It sounds like Betsy had an amazing life! And if there's ever an easy way to say goodbye, I believe this is it. Living life right up to the last minute and enjoying it. It's just sad for us left behind but for Betsy I suspect she loved her life right up until the end. You will have your happy memories to help you through this. RIP Betsy and take care of yourself Sarah. xx

 

[PandorasJar]

RIP Betsy x

 

[Nohorse]

RIP-sounds like she was a fab pony, any pics?

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Hugs. Sounds like she led life to the fullest.
Xxx

 

[Sarah_K]

Thanks everyone. I know, better for her to have gone quickly but it's the shock it leaves you with isn't it. My old horse went last year. The day before she'd been out for a mooch round the lanes (being led not ridden) and was full of beans. Went down the next day and that was it.

Will dig some pics out. Had better try and find the ones where I don't have either a bowl haircut or some sort of mullet thingy.

 

[dsth]

Bless little Betsy, you never forget those ponies with character do you, her past antics will make you smile forever, take care xx

 

[Mellis]

RIP Betsy. Hugs to you and all family. What a older full life though and a peaceful passing

 

[mandwhy]

She sounds like a brilliant pony and you had a great life together, RIP Betsy xx

 

[Sarah_K]

Ah ha! Have found some pics. None of her streaking away doing bending or the flag race though. Think they're probably tucked away in parents albums somewhere.

From a couple of years ago

Doing bit of XC with my youngest sister

With me on board not long before I got a bigger pony. Was always shrimpy till I was 12 then shot up. Not sure why I'm looking so glum- I have a frilly! (Also I was one of the "cool" kids, chin strap undone, what a fool!)

Me again, during a lesson. Not sure what my toes were doing!

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Doing what she did best- giving us all heart failure as she'd stay like that and never move until you went running full pelt over to her!

 

[Nohorse]

She was lovely. Love the one of her flat out!

Hope you're feeling ok, looks like he was a huge part of the family x