Boggle- USA bound!

[GrassChop]

I'm so sorry Michen. Sending you love and strength. Xxx

 

[TheresaW]

So sorry, and what a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul.

Take care of yourself xx

 

[Cowpony]

So very sorry Michen. Sending you all the hugs and thoughts in the world x

 

[Nikki26]

Such a beautiful tribute. I am so pleased that this was your decision and not an emergency while you were away with work. xx

 

[SashaBabe]

I have tears streaming down my face reading your beautiful tribute to your wonderful friend. You could not have done more for him. Run free Boggle, beautiful boy. x

 

[meleeka]

I too was worried that it was unplanned and something traumatic had happened. Im pleased it was on both your terms. Run free Boggle, I'm sure he loved you as much as you did him x

 

[Chippers1]

So so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to him

 

[Michen]

Thank you. I take a lot of comfort in the fact that it wasn’t an emergency. As ycbm said, I think, I hope I got the timing just right for him. Not too soon and not too late.

He couldn’t have had a more dignified and beautiful end if there is such a thing. It was so strange because when my friends turned up I was letting him hand graze on what grass is left quite a bit away from the barn. He then began being very Boggle at all the attention, demanding treats, waving his leg around being hectic and mucking around as I was holding him outside the barn. But when they started to prepare everything out the back of the truck he just stopped. Stood completely still and went so relaxed, it was like he’d already been sedated. He let me kiss him all over which he never does, and just looked totally at peace.

I swear it was like he knew what was coming and he was so ready.

I just take so much comfort from that. Whilst I feel like my heart is about to break in half, the one thing I have not had to wake up with this morning is doubt or regret. And that is a blessing.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Another one here in tears reading your tribute to a very special horse, the like of which very few of us are ever lucky enough to meet. You said Basil sent him to you and in his turn he has sent you Atlas. Hope that is some comfort to you in the future if not quite yet. Do take care of yourself now.

 

[Kunoichi73]

So sorry to read this. Boggle was an absolute star. It must have been the hardest but also easiest decision of your life to let him go. Ultimate respect to you for being so in touch with him that you just knew when it was time. You should be proud of yourself for being such a good owner.

We'll all miss your Boggle updates but, when you're ready, will look forward to hearing about your progress with Atlas.

Sending hugs, please take care of yourself.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

What a wonderful tribute to him and I hope your fabulous memories will being you comfort in time. He was such a special wee horse and none of us will ever forget him.
Gallop free Bog, pinging over the clouds

 

[Ahrena]

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Have followed your adventures together without posting but am another who your absolutely beautiful tribute has made cry

It sounds like you got the timing absolutely spot on, and also it not being an emergency meant you could be with him, rather than when you were away for work and not being able to see him to say goodbye, or like you said, him be down in the snow and it be an emergency.

It sounds like he was ready too, and it was calm and peaceful so at least in time I hope that will help slightly.

 

[tda]

Thinking of you xx

 

[Pinkvboots]

I'm so sorry xx

 

[julesjoy]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[SEL]

In tears again - such a beautiful tribute to an awesome pony. I'm relieved it wasn't an emergency although I know how hard making that call is. Everyone here hoped you'd get longer together.

I do think horses know when it's time. Humans are so scared of death but I've seen many horses welcome the vet at the very end, so for them it's part of the journey. I wish Bog's journey with you could have been longer but he definitely lived life to the full while he was here.

**hugs**

 

[scats]

Thinking of you xx

 

[FestiveFuzz]

@Michen I saw your post this morning and am so relieved that you had the chance to prepare and pamper him right til the end. As someone who lives with knowing I was more than a day too late with Pops, there’s a huge amount of comfort to be had in knowing you were able to give him the gift of a peaceful passing. There will never be any doubt in how much you loved Bog, and him you, so many people spend their lives searching for what you guys have, and I hope in time all the plentiful memories offer some comfort xxx

 

[HorseyTee]

Oh I'm so sorry to see this update.

You always put him first, you never gave up even when others may have, there's no doubt about the love you shared.

I'm pleased you got to be with him and have the moment be a peaceful one.

 

[Michen]

The card his vet wrote to him. She’s right, he truly had so much spirit

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Oh Bog, no horse could have been more loved

 

[myheartinahoofbeat]

A truly beautiful tribute. You are an incredible horsewoman. If I can be as brave as you at such a time, I will have done right by my horse.
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, it’s been a privilege

 

[splashgirl45]

I’m another in tears for a horse and owner i don’t know in real life but feel I know through all of the adventures you have shared . Sounds like you did the right thing at the right time and that is very difficult to do.. sorry you didn’t have longer with him but glad you were with him at the end and it went as well as it could xx

 

[Cloball]

Saw your post on insta this morning and I just hoped it hadn't been an emergency for you however agonising the decision. We should all hope to have half the relationship with a horse as you two.

 

[EventingMum]

I am absolutely devasted for you Michen but I so admire the way in which you knew when the time was right. Your love for Bog shone out of every post you made about him and he was so lucky to have you as his person. Healing will take time but you will get there and I'm sure Atlas will help you get there. Once you are ready I will look forward to hearing about your adventures with him xx

 

[Sanversera]

So sorry Michen

 

[ROMANY 1959]

Oh my. I woke up to this post. From others, and I knew what had happened. I am so so sorry Michen, but he went on his terms. Run free boy, Boggle will live forever in many minds and hearts. To think what an impact and impression he made on many people’s minds, who had never met him or yourself.

 

[PurBee]

Virtual hugs for you G, i’m so sorry you didnt have longer with Boggle. Your dedication, bravery and courage is inspiring, he was so lucky to have you.
We on hho were also so lucky you shared a part of your special partnership on this forum, youre both loved by so many worldwide x

Fly high Mr Boggle xx

 

[Meredith]

Oh @Michen I have only cried in this way when I lost my own horses. Today is the first time I have cried over a horse I've not met. I am so sorry Bog is gone but glad he went peacefully with you holding him.

I have followed your adventures together, right back to the first posts about his advert.
I know, as do many of us, exactly how you have felt, how you feel today and how you will feel tomorrow.
Ride on with Atlas with Bog always in your heart.