Did he understand me?

[Sugarplum Furry]

Thank you so much all. PF you're absolutely right saying I shouldn't try to guess what was wrong, it would send me bonkers and ultimately there was nothing I could do to help him anyway.

I was laid in bed last night thinking about him and other horses I've owned. I came to the conclusion that the relationships we have with them aren't so different to the ones we have with people. It's how some we like or dislike at first sight (and can be proved wrong either way), those we just want to admire from a distance and the ones we want to spend all our time with. I think long term ownership with one horse is like a marriage. The commitment, the care (even though that part is pretty much one-sided), the falling out, petty arguements, irritating habits from both sides, knowing each others moods so well, but also the trust, the bond that grows between you, the happiness of just hanging around together or having adventures, seeing the world from their perspective. It's hard to imagine doing it with any other horse because they are The One. I'll stop that train of thought now as it's getting a bit mawkish..

Thanks again everyone for your very kind words.

 

[HashRouge]

Oh Gala this has been such a sad thread to read. I am so, so sorry for your loss xxx

 

[cindars]

Very sad to hear of your loss.

 

[ozpoz]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. What an awful shock that must have been for you - I hope you can focus on the lovely bond you shared. Sadly we don't always have a say in how they leave us. x

 

[Tarragon]

This has brought tears to my eyes. So so sorry. Take care. XX

 

[TuscanBunnyGirl]

oh I'm so so sorry Gala, absolutely heartbroken for you. Sending love

 

[Griffin]

So sad to read this. He sounded like such a special boy. Lots of hugs x

 

[chickeninabun]

So sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you at this terrible time. At least you were there to help him through his final moments.

 

[Hannahgb]

I am so so sorry, thinking of you. Take care of yourself xxx

 

[Cortez]

How absolutely traumatic, I am so sorry for you and your beloved horse.

 

[Macca45]

Oh my I am sorry, I was just going to reply to you initial post till I read your update.
So sorry x

 

[Sukistokes2]

very sorry for your loss. xx

 

[Asha]

So sorry for you and your horse. What an awful thing to witness, although with the bond you clearly had, im sure your presence was a comfort to him.

 

[Annagain]

I'm so sorry Gala, I wasn't expecting that end to a story that started so beautifully....and there's me moaning about trivialities.

 

[holeymoley]

So sorry xx