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Today my lovely Pickle, my first horse, will be pts. I have had to accept that the sarcoid on her back that was first treated in Oct 2008 will never heal, agressive sarcoids have come up on her inner thigh & groin & she has arthritis.
She was never a world beater, but she was mine, she was gentle & I don't think she knew how to buck. I couldn't have asked for a better friend.

Pickle happily grazing
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The day I bought her

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And jumping

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Oh no. So sorry hun.

You know there's all the words that tell you you're doing the right thing, but it doesn't seem to make it any easier. All I can say is that Time, even if it doesn't heal exactly, does make it more bearable.

She is a beautiful lass. Will be thinking of you.
 
Thanks MrsM. At least I have my son's horse & his old pony to keep me occupied.
I washed her mane & tail yesterday - it was a bit chilly for a full bath - & chalked her feathers. She probably thinks she is going to a party today. I just wanted her to look her best.
 
hairycob said:
I washed her mane & tail yesterday - it was a bit chilly for a full bath - & chalked her feathers. She probably thinks she is going to a party today. I just wanted her to look her best.
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This had me welling up. Men are allowed to feel too you know. My heart goes out to you. It's going to be so hard for you today but just to let you know we're all thinking of you and Pickle...
 
Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
I don't know if you notice them more when you are going through it but there seem to be so many of these sad posts recently.
 
There are alot more recently. Maybe the heat or something. I hope today goes ok. Sweet dreams little one xxxx
 
Your post made me well up too....its such a hard thing to do and the prelude to it is emotionally draining and painful. I unfortunately have had to deal with this situation too.

Pickle is beautiful, loved, adored and cared for. You have done your best for her and that is all we can do.

Take care x
 
I hope it all goes well. she was a lovely girl and you have done the best you can.

Rest easy Pickle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
(((((((hugs))))))) I know how you feel :( :( :(
You are doing the right thing for the one you love. I know thats not much comfort right now. It's such a hard desition to make. I hope everything goes ok and your lovely girl gets the send off she deserves.
RIP Pickles xxx
 
My thoughts are with you.

When you love a horse so much it's the hardest decision of all to make - but it's the right one.

Pickles will be running free in horsey heaven alongside Laura's Lucy and my own Polly, who I lost 2 weeks ago.

Love and hugs, Faro
 
So sorry. Pickle looks like such a beautiful, kind and gentle mare. It's so hard saying goodbye but you are only thinking of her and that shows what a loving caring owner you are. Wishing Pickle a peaceful passing and will be thinking of you.
 
MrsMozart said:
Oh no. So sorry hun.

You know there's all the words that tell you you're doing the right thing, but it doesn't seem to make it any easier. All I can say is that Time, even if it doesn't heal exactly, does make it more bearable.

She is a beautiful lass. Will be thinking of you.
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Completely agree. Time will heal it all. Think of all the positives - this always helps pick me up when I'm feeling low :)
 
I am so sorry to hear this, she is beautiful, just the type I love. It seems to be something about this time of year, we lost Cairo two years ago his month and still miss him so much.

Eventually the sad memories fade and you sit and and smile at the good ones that are left.

Sending you a huge hug at such a sad time.
 
Am very sorry about your horse.Remember when it happened to us, so surreal and I thought my heart was breaking. However time has helped and we now have out lovely girl, pictured below
 
Poor Pickles and poor you - when i had my old girl put to sleep in September I had to remember that she had no idea that it was her last day, she just knew that her mum who loved her a lot gave her a big brekkie, lots of apples and then with a half chewed pear in her mouth she went to sleep in the sun. The sadness is for those of us who are left behind to deal with. Take care of yourself.
 
Thinking of you both, we have had this experience five times now and it does'nt get any easier I was with all of ours and would'nt have had it any other way although before the first one I would'nt have thought I could be there for them but I am so glad I was. The happier memories will take over today in time but its 20 years this year since I lost Charlie my first one and I was looking at his photo this morning and still had a cry they leave such an impression on our lives. x
 
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