Good Bye Big 'Orse

[Leaf]

Big "Orse" arrived at my farm by chance 5yrs ago, an old friend was given a horse but had no know how or anywhere to keep him. So in my wisdom.... I offered her livery for free in return for some help on the Farm. Well he was a sweetheart a huge 17.2 ID dun with stripey legs and kind as, my mare was smitten! It became apparent that he had just been hooned around by large people due to his size, if you got his tack out he started to shake... bless. luckily for him said friend lost interest pretty sharpish when winter rocked up and was never to be seen again!

but big Orse stayed and lived with his friends eating me out of house and home every winter but was never lame or sorry and yesterday they big fella left as quietly as he arrived I found him lying in the field with his beloved mare at his side, he still had grass in his mouth.

Good Bye Big Orse you were very loved XXXXXXXXX

 

[devilwoman]

What a lovely story but a sad ending, take care and RIP Big Orse x

 

[flying solo]

So sorry for your loss, he sounds like a true gentleman xx

 

[mattilda]

Good night God Bless Big 'Orse. What a lovely way for him to leave, in the place he found peace and surrounded by his friends. Hugs to you. J x

 

[team barney]

What a special boy, and what a lovely way for him to decide to go with his best girl by his side.

R.I.P lovely man

 

[Black_Horse_White]

That is very sad, but lovely at the same time. RIP big lad :-(

 

[MadBlackLab]

What a lovely story. The last bit had me in tears (dont take alot these days)

He is lucky he pitched up with you by the sounds of it. Hope your mare is not to upset with the loss of her mate.

RIP Big 'Orse

 

[stencilface]

He sounds like a lovely chap, and what a nice way to go for him and you, I can only hope mine go the same way

 

[superted1989]

What a lovely story, although the end is bittersweet. Sounds like he had a lovely life with you

 

[Fools Motto]

Just have to say, that is such a sad little story.
We all wish our horses could go like that, their choice and with their friends standing by.
I hope your mare will get over her sad loss.

 

[Holly Hocks]

What a great way to go. RIP Big 'Orse.

 

[Trish C]

So sorry for your loss, thoughts are with you. Obviously no-one ever wants to lose an animal, but I think most would agree that if you could choose how they left us, that would be the way we'd wish for them. xx

RIP Big 'Orse

 

[Emilieu]

What a lovely story. I'm so glad he found you. Sweet dreams at rainbow bridge Big 'Orse

 

[attheponies]

So sorry to read this, I have just posted because I lost my dear Dazzle yesterday. It's so sad to read of all these lovely horses passing on - may they all run free together.

 

[Leaf]

Thank you for all your kind replies, It was absolutely the best way for him to go just miss him. The mare is ok bit quiet and away from the others a bit, as she and Big Orse were they were the golden oldies enjoying each others company in their twilight years away from the ... younger prank playing lads.....

 

[Leaf]

So sorry to read this, I have just posted because I lost my dear Dazzle yesterday. It's so sad to read of all these lovely horses passing on - may they all run free together.

oh i am so sorry but they left us on a lovely sunny day, and they were loved and cared for so many aren't. Still hurts like hell though XX

 

[JenHunt]

that is a lovely story, and I think it's everybody's wish that their beloved horse can go so peacefully. made me very sad to read it. I'm glad your mare is managing ok.

 

[Ibblebibble]

so sorry such a peaceful end for him but it doesn't help take away your pain at losing him.x

 

[Nari]

A gentleman to the very end. I'm sorry for your loss, but if they have to go then that really is the very best way for everyone, if only we could all be so lucky.

Sleep tight Big 'Orse x

 

[MrsMozartletoe]

Sounds like Big 'Orse found the right person with a big heart.

Rest in peace lad.

 

[Elsbells]

Ahhhhhhh, what lovely way to go for him and he's left nice memories for you.

RIP Big Orse.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

So sorry about your loss but that's by far the best way to go.

It does make me cross that people treat these big horses in that rough way. My mare is very wary about being tacked up and I think it's for a very similar cause.

What a good job Big Orse found you and your mare to spend his last few years with.

 

[brighteyes]

Bittersweet story - he was a lucky lad, wasn't he, all things considered. Not many go so peacefully. RIP Big Orse x

 

[FanyDuChamp]

RIP Big 'Orse. You gave him a wonderful end to his life. Hope you start to feel better soon.
FDC

 

[irish_only]

What a lovely way to go, and what a lucky lad to have spent his last years with you. Hope your old girl is ok. Give her a hug from me.

 

[catdragon]

Just have to say, that is such a sad little story.
We all wish our horses could go like that, their choice and with their friends standing by.
I hope your mare will get over her sad loss.

^^ Hugs to you, what a truly sad day. RIP Big 'Orse X

 

[rubysmum]

thoughts are with you
i can only hope that my Big 'Orse has the same dignified death

 

[merrymeasure]

Oh how sad, but how lovely the old chap went so peacefully. If only they could all go like that. That last bit also made me cry.
RIP Big 'Orse, what a lovely old boy you sounded. x

 

[OldNag]

You've had me in tears reading that. What a heartwarming story and how lucky he was to have his final years in such a lovely home. I hope you and your mare will be OK, sending big hugs xx

 

[CeeBee]

Rip Big 'Orse x