A Very Sad Update but a Great Big 'Thank you' to all HHO'ers

[Puppy]

I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[GrumpyHero]

Welling up in work reading this
So very sorry to hear of your loss - RIP Murphy xxx

 

[YasandCrystal]

so sorry - we were all praying for a very different outcome for Murphy. You tried so hard.
As someone said on another thread Murphy lives on in all the minds and memories of those who knew him and he only dies when the last person to remember him has gone. He now has a lot of people touched by his story. RIP Murphy x

 

[Equilibrium Ireland]

Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. Your tribute is beautiful. RIP Ginger Ninja.

Terri

 

[Honey08]

What a beautiful tribute to Murphy. I'm sure your words will bring tears to your many supporters just as they did to me. As difficult as it was, you were there for him and he must have known that. I am so, so sorry for your loss.

Exactly what I thought. Lucky Murphy to have been found by you and had such a wonderful life. Of course he knew you loved him, it shines out of your post.

Hugs to you, I dread the day my perfect horse goes.xxx

 

[doriangrey]

What a beautiful tribute, and thank you for updating us it must have been very hard. I was so hoping he would be OK Look after yourself x

 

[ThePony]

I'm so so sorry. Followed your post and kept hoping he would pick up.
What a lucky chap to have had such a devoted owner.
RIP Murphy, enjoy kicking up your heels up there lad xxx

 

[pony&cow]

oh love, im writing this with teary eyes, its bought back the fight my mare lost with grass sickness.
you done all you could. when your numbers up its time to go but life can choose the numbers in such a cruel way.
look after youself. rest when you can.
sleep tight Murphey say hi to Ruby for me. x

 

[Strawbz]

Oh Percymum, I am so very sorry to hear this. Your love for him shines through your words and I am sure Murphy knew better than anyone how much you loved him.

Run free big lad xxxx

 

[Hedgewitch13]

So sorry to hear your sad news RIP Murphey x

 

[Archangel]

RIP Murphy, you both did all you could and so much more. Your tribute is so lovely.

 

[Skippys Mum]

So sorry to hear this - RIP Murphy. You were loved and loved back xxx

 

[PolarSkye]

Dear All

I posted last week about my very poorly horse who was losing weight and appeared to be giving up. I just wanted to update you all but most importantly thank you all for the amazing and generous offers of support, time, feed, hay and general ‘vibes’ throughout this difficult time. It was overwhelming and deeply humbling that so many of you took time to reply or offer PM’s full of so much support and advice to help me. I am sorry I did not reply to you all but please know that it all meant very much to me and really did help.

Sadly, my boy fought the Protein Malabsorption and his Albumin levels went up from 19 to 28by Friday. The vet was thrilled and we thought he was on the mend. Friday afternoon he began to nosedive again and started collicking overnight. He started stumbling badly and began to fall over. His tail stopped working and he didn’t seem to know when he was urinating and he didn’t seem to be able to eat properly. He was put down yesterday evening in the last of the sunshine. The vet thinks he had an aggressive tumour that progressed through to his spinal column and there was nothing that could be done. He was such a big powerful horse that to see him in that state at the end was heartbreaking.

His name was Murphy – The Ginger Ninja. He was 17hh, weighed 600kg and was 15 but the hole he has left cannot be measured. He was the horse that I would draw as a little girl and dream of owning one day when I was a grownup. I bought him off the meat man for £500 because I took one look and knew he was the one. He was the most beautiful horse I have ever, ever seen. He took me to BE Novice level and made me look like I could actually ride. He would be a loony out XC or charging up the gallops and the next minute be a totally safe companion for escorting a youngster out for their first hack or jumping session. He never put a foot wrong and I loved him with all my heart. I just hope he knew that, even when I used to get cross with him and shouted at him. He was devoted to me and I to him. He saved my life more than once and defended me from nasty horses, aggressive dogs and unsuitable boyfriends. He did not deserve to go the way he did and should have had years. I hope and pray that I will see him again. He was, quite simply, the most perfect horse in the world and I honestly would not have changed anything about him. I genuinely believed I was the luckiest person alive to have owned him and the pain he has left by leaving me is immeasurable.

I hope you all have a Murphy in your life – go home and give them a hug for me tonight xxxxxxxx

This had me in tears . Your heart must be in a million pieces but please be in no doubt that he knew how much you loved him, and loved you back in equal measure. You gave him a wonderful life and were there with him at the end . . . you could have done no more.

I do indeed have a Murphy . . . and the big GreyDonkey will be getting a hug and an extra polo from you tonight. Bless you . . . please take care xxx

Naomi

 

[Spotsrock]

RIP Murphy

PM I have a 'Murphy' though that's not her name - we are truly fortunate to know them. Vibes and be strong.

 

[Aarrghimpossiblepony]

So sorry to read this.

Take comfort from knowing that you gave him a chance and he had a wonderful, happy life with you until the end.

 

[Ruth_Cymru]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Rest in peace Murphy x x

 

[AmyMay]

I'm so sorry to read your update.

My thoughts have been with you, and you must be devastated.

xxxxxxx

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Am so sorry.
Lots of love and hugs.
Murphy will be watching over you always.
Xxxxxx

 

[pogface]

How truly terrible. So very sorry. Hugs to you, RIP murphy xx

 

[Emilieu]

I have been looking out for this update and am very sad to hear how it turned out. I'm so sorry. RIP boy. Hugs OP xx

 

[TrasaM]

So sorry to read your very sad but beautiful update on Murphy. Run free horsey.

 

[Tayto]

Aw I am so sorry to hear this. I have been checking the forum daily for updates.

I cannot imagine what a horrible loss this must be for you - he sounds amazing.

Sending hugs and positive vibes your way

 

[Venevidivici]

Very sorry to read this-I too had hoped for another outcome after your other thread
My deepest sympathies. Take heart that you loved him with all your heart and did all you could to save him. RIP Murphy

 

[ester]

so sorry to hear this

 

[mightymammoth]

You poor soul, I'm in tears what lovely words for your boy x

 

[scardycat]

So very sorry for your loss, he had the most wonderful home with someone who loved him dearly and many happy years that he wouldn`t have had without you.

 

[Adopter]

So sad to read this, what a wonderful horse and you achieved so much together. Sending hugs.

 

[rema]

I am so sorry for your loss....He sounded such a beautiful and a real one in a million horse...RIP Murphy..

 

[cobwithattitude]

thoughts are with you. (()))

 

[Carefreegirl]

Another follower on the previous thread. Sorry to hear it was a sad outcome but he obviously had the best home ever with you x