Feeling abit down and guilty (and a tad sick!)

[EquestrianFairy]

My mare is off to be a 'nanny' companion for (on loan) for a year... ive had her about 3 years now and she is unrideable due to ringbone, high and low...

I just feel like im letting her down.. its stupid, i still own her- shes going to someone who comes highly reccommended from my vet (uses the same vet) and yet i still feel sick and guilty!

Shes going tomorrow morning @ 9am, i just felt that she needs some 'use' and shes getting bored sat in a field whereas there she has a job to do and will have new youngsters in with her every few months to tell off and correct.

Its stupid, shes only heading 20 mins away.. I just needed to let it out

 

[ajn1610]

it is because you're a good, loving responsible owner - don't feel bad you are bound to worry, she isn't far and if you aren't happy you can soon get her back. hugs.

 

[skewbaldpony]

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My mare is off to be a 'nanny' companion for (on loan) for a year... ive had her about 3 years now and she is unrideable due to ringbone, high and low...

I just feel like im letting her down.. its stupid, i still own her- shes going to someone who comes highly reccommended from my vet (uses the same vet) and yet i still feel sick and guilty!

Shes going tomorrow morning @ 9am, i just felt that she needs some 'use' and shes getting bored sat in a field whereas there she has a job to do and will have new youngsters in with her every few months to tell off and correct.

Its stupid, shes only heading 20 mins away.. I just needed to let it out

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Ooh sounds like a top job for a mare! Kind of equine supernanny! You're bound to feel down, but just imagine the fun she'll have, visit her often and save your pity for the youngsters

 

[Flibble]

No you are actually being very silly indeed. She will probably really enjoy the Company and attention.

I cried for days when Gully went off to be a companion and he loves it in fact when I visit him he looks so happy and content and he and his best friend Henry love each other.

However if you want to let her down just stick her in a field very near you on her own, wear sackcloth and ashes and beat yourself with a rancid piece of baler twine!!

 

[redmerl]

I let my old horse go on loan as a queit light hack to a family about an hour from me. He loves it and is very happy living like a pampered pet.

They are fantastic people who love him to bits and he has a home for life. I think you have done the best thing possible for your mare, and I bet she will be very happy being super nanny.