End of an era

[blitznbobs]

Today we waved a fond goodbye to our 44 year old Shetland pony. She had been struggling with her knees for most of the summer but still went out and beat up the boys - yesterday she came in from the field and gave us a look ... it said I’ve had enough... this morning she went peacefully in her stable ... to think she was born in ‘76 has been driven, taught god knows how many kids to ride and been loved by many families before somehow spending her last 10 years with us after being willed to us ... She was the kindest gentlest girl you ever could have met ... Girl, you and your antics will be missed greatly but now you have new knees ... give em hell girl.

 

[DabDab]

Oh wow, what an amazing pony. Sorry you've had to say goodbye, but my god what a life xx

 

[PSD]

What a fantastic life she’s had, 44 is just amazing!

Sleep tight little one xx

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

She had obviously been extremely well cared for throughout her long life. It's always sad to have to say goodbye, though.

 

[oldie48]

Wow that's such a great age and how wonderful to spend her last 10 years with you. Sending an electronic hug as I'm sure you must be very sad.

 

[MrsMozartleto]

Oh sweetie. What a grand lass she was.

I hope she's enjoying those new knees.

 

[eggs]

Sounds like she has had a great life. With those new knees she will be having a grand old time

 

[Rumtytum]

What a girl and a life well lived until she was ready to move on. Enjoy your new knees little one

 

[scruffyponies]

What an amazing innings. Well done her, and you.

 

[Baywonder]

Oh wow - that is amazing reaching 44 years of age. What a wonderful little pony that lived a wonderful life.

I hope the has a full blown gallop across those lush fields over the rainbow bridge.

RIP you wonderful old girl.

 

[Merry neddy man]

Well done to you for giving her a happy stress free last ten years, hope she has a lovely time over the rainbow.

 

[PapaverFollis]

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl. And what a wonderful long life she had.

Take care. X

 

[rabatsa]

A good age and sounds like a packed life.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Leaky eyes
So sorry, she looked and sounded a real character x

 

[poiuytrewq]

Ps- love your profile pic of her aswell ?

 

[exracehorse]

44. Gosh. Bless her.

 

[SashaBabe]

Leaky eyes here too. Rest in peace little pony.

 

[View]

Aw she was a wonderful girl, and you gave her 10 wonderful years.

RIP sweet girl, enjoy your new knees

 

[ycbm]

Bless her, what an age to reach, and what a little sweetheart she looked.

I hope you aren't too sad, you gave her a great life.

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

It could be the cider but reading this brought tears to my eyes. A peaceful end after 44 years..that is simply amazing andwhat more could we all wish for.

 

[cauda equina]

What a little darling; such a sweet kind face

 

[Mule]

That's a lovely photo of her, she sounds like a real character x

 

[Ownedby4horses]

Rest in peace little girl, god bless you for all the happiness you have given everyone. So sorry OP. x

 

[Trouper]

Eras might be gone but you can never forget one like that. What an achievement from all of you - just celebrate her life.

 

[Gingerwitch]

I am so sorry.
But I am so glad she was loved to the last.
Hugs
Bet she is causing havoc up their.
GW x

 

[EllenJay]

She obviously had a great life xx

 

[COldNag]

What a heartwarming story - this pony has obviously been loved so much. RIP little one xx

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Leaky eyes here too, what a lovely little pony.

 

[SEL]

What an incredible age! So sad when you have to say goodbye but what fantastic memories xxx

 

[HeyMich]

Wow!

If only she could have talked... The stories she could have told!

What an amazing life, and sounds like a very peaceful end.