**Daughter and Dolly - the final chapter**

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Hi everyone

It's been a long time, I know.

I just wanted to tell anyone who's still here that remembers us, that we lost dolly on 24th September.

After 10 amazing years, she taught us everything, except how to live without her.

I can't remember how to post photos on here and I'm too raw to learn. If you'd like to follow us, just look me up on FB (Simone Allen, in case there's more than one profile, mine is the one with the irreplaceable beautiful orange pony as a profile photo) ?

We battled lami, abscesses, cushings, ems and eventually a tendon tear got her! Of all things. They say they let you know when it's time but not dolly. She'd have fought forever and we had to make the choice for her.

I'm proud to say she left this world on her own terms, walking proudly and being the happy cheeky sod she always was. We managed to make sure it was a week too soon thanks to daughters bond and knowing her so well, and we stayed with her to the very end. You all taught me and daughter well.

We are now on our search for a new best friend for harley, so if anyone happens to have a 16hh or less SJ gem for 4k or less, preferably young, I will unashamedly ask you to get in touch.

Dolly can never be replaced but the hole she leaves needs filling as I've never felt a pain like this before.

I'm so sorry for this sad post.

Thank you all for the journey.

Love Redmone and Daughter xxxx
 
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Spottyappy said:
So sorry for your loss. I loved reading your posts about theor progress.
hope you and your daughter are bearing up as well as possible.
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Thank you. We're doing our best. Been a rough week, but we can look at our millions of photos and videos and share a smile and a laugh. I found a video of her whinnying at me the other day and it broke me. But then I realised I can hear her forever now. So I'm pleased it's there.

I just miss her xxx
 
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LadyGascoyne said:
I am so sorry to hear about your sad loss but what a fabulous pony, and what an amazing journey from your starting point with her. Huge credit to your daughter for understanding her well enough to let her go at the right time. You must be so proud of them both.
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I really am.

Dolly was tough as old boots. She never ever would have given up. Right to the end, she didn't. The mind was strong but sadly the body had tired.

Daughter, well I don't have the words for her. I am endlessly proud of her. Not just for these last few months when we knew what was ahead. But also for nursing dolly for three solid years. We got her back in light work occasionally but never managed to sustain it, due to the damage already done by laminitis (we actually found out she'd started with it aged 4, and we lost her age 22).

Daughter put her dreams on hold for those three years to have the time with dolly. And I'll never forget how selfless she was.

It's been a hell of a journey. And I look forward to seeing my dolly again one day xxx
 
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You were here when I first joined. I did enjoy your posts and thank you for updating. It is very sad about Dolly, but how lovely that you and she and daughter all had each other.
 
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Thank you for taking the time to update us. I am so sorry to see your sad news, they certainly leave a massive hole when they have to go. You and your daughter can be so proud of yourselves that you did the right thing by Dolly and took the best decision for her at the right time. Sadly a Cushings diagnosis does mean that the end is in sight, even though not necessarily imminent, as I know from experience. I am so glad that you can look back with smiles and laughter. That is the greatest gift that our horses give us.

RIP Dolly.
 
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sky1000 said:
You were here when I first joined. I did enjoy your posts and thank you for updating. It is very sad about Dolly, but how lovely that you and she and daughter all had each other.
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They were amazing together. It was such a journey, and never would have been long enough for us xxx
 
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Pearlsasinger said:
Thank you for taking the time to update us. I am so sorry to see your sad news, they certainly leave a massive hole when they have to go. You and your daughter can be so proud of yourselves that you did the right thing by Dolly and took the best decision for her at the right time. Sadly a Cushings diagnosis does mean that the end is in sight, even though not necessarily imminent, as I know from experience. I am so glad that you can look back with smiles and laughter. That is the greatest gift that our horses give us.

RIP Dolly.
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Thank you. Another name I remember from the early days.

I do believe the cushings led to the abscesses which became impossible to beat, and ultimately caused the tendon damage. We spared nothing to treat her but the last 12 months despite her being as happy and cheeky as ever, we saw a difference in her physically.

We just weren't will to watch her lose her spark. Daughter is so so brave.

I've endless memories. And no regrets. Not one.

As I said above, I just miss her. She didn't teach me how to keep going without her. But I'll have to learn that on the fly.

Thank you for remembering us, and her xxx
 
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Dolly was a true and well-deserved forum favourite. I have loved reading about her over the years, she will be sorely missed by us on HHO, but obviously that doesn't touch how you will miss her. A great pony and friend, RIP.
 
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I'm so sorry for your, and your family's, loss. I had a look at a few of your old Dolly threads here on HHO, and have to say that it is striking how often your daughter was smiling while riding Dolly.

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Not sure, but haven't your daughter had Dolly about half her life? I'm so impressed by how she thought of what was best for Dolly. Even though that is what all animal owners should do, it is still such a difficult decision to have to make.
Hope all the joy she gave you, helps you cope with the loss.
Lots of {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} to all of you.
 
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Another who remembers daughter and Dolly from the beginning, absolutely gutted for you both I know how much she meant to you! Treasure all those special memories and all that she taught you both xx
 
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So sorry for your loss. I also remember your posts and used to love reading them. Remember all the amazing times and laughs you had with her. Xx
 
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So very sorry to hear your sad news, I too remember you all from the beginning coming onto the forum for advice which you took with good faith knowing that so many members on here have so much knowledge & experience.

Although the pain is raw now you will learn to smile at all the memories.

How can I bear to lose you,
my precious gentle one,
to know that you will not be here
when my day is done.

So much of my heart, my love,
have I given up to you,
how then can I stand the pain
now that your life is through.

My grief overwhelms me,
the tears so freely flow,
how can I carry on my life,
with a heart that's laden so.

Then the answer comes to me
from the stillness in my soul,
remembering the love we shared
will help to make me whole.

I'll hold you in a special place,
so deep within my heart,
and in these loving memories,
we'll never be apart.

The years we shared, the little joys,
the laughter and the tears,
my love for you will never die,
but strengthen with the years.

So farewell, my precious love,
I gently let you go,
and pray to all the Gods there be
that you will always know,

I loved you so, my little one,
that love will never cease,
I gave you warmth, I gave you love,
and now I give you peace.
 
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I am so sorry to hear this, I remember you getting her so well. She had a wonderful cared for life with you, and I am sure the things she taught your daughter, and the memories will last her a lifetime.
 
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It is just the hardest thing - I am so sorry you are having to go thro' this having battled so long for her.
She will find a way to send another to you to fill the hole - sounds like far too good a home to be going empty for long.
 
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