Goodbye Mr Mo....engraved horseshoe

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I had owned my beloved Morris for 16 years....on Monday he had a tragic accident in the field, where he slipped and broke his tibia. There was nothing the could be done for him.
He meant the world to me, I'd had him since I was 13 and he was the centre of my whole world.
I have no idea how to cope without him, I miss him so much...all I do is cry!

I want to have one of his shoes silver plated and engraved, does anyone know who does this? Any other memorial suggestions or methods of coping would be really appreciated xx
 
There is a company in Ardrossan that will turn an old shoe into a plaque for you.
http://horseshoe.bpweb.net/
I had my first horse's shoe done like this and it's a lovely reminder. I also have a beautiful painting of him done from a favorite photograph taken by my dad.

Sorry for your loss.
 
I'm so so sorry to read this, you must be devastated and still in shock. Take all the time you need and don't feel rushed into coping - to me it was like losing a beloved human friend and no-one would expect you to come to terms with that for a long time. Cry if you need to, I found people to be very understanding by and large.

I too found comfort in memorials. I had a beautiful necklace made by mick at shpangle that contains my boy's hair, I wear it every day and hold it when I feel sad. I had one of his horseshoes made into a photo frame by a lovely girl I found through here (gems and gee gees on Facebook) and had his name tattooed by my heart with cherry blossoms - because they are also beautiful and gone far far too soon. I also made a scrapbook of his pictures and some of the poems and cards I received after losing him. This was very difficult to make but cathartic.

A few days after losing him I wrote about him and what he had meant to me in a post on here. I hope you will share some memories if him with us in the days to come - it helps to remember the happy times.

Big big hugs to you - I feel your terrible pain and can only promise that time will help heal although there will always be a gap in your heart - that is the price we pay for all of the happiness and love they bring us. Hope someone can help with your horseshoe idea, it sounds lovely.
Xxxxx
 
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely cherished horse you must be heart broken, if you can, write him a letter telling him everything you want him to hear, all you would say if he was there with you.
Make yourself a memory box, and put it in there,with keepsakes of him,pictures of happy and sad times, small notes, reminders of the funny things he did, over time you will find it easier to look at them and the grief will give way to happy memories, pictures which made you cry, will raise a smile and you will have a treasure box of memories of your lovely boy. ((( hugs )))
 
I am so sorry you have lost your beloved horse. Its very, very hard for quite a while. I still cry and miss my old boy a year on. I made a DVD with photos of him ,to music. I also did an oil painting of him (huge painting!). I kept his special headcollar that I had bought him for Christmas, and his new red fleece, which was the last thing he wore. He looked so lovely in it. I have some of his tail , which I will eventually have made into a bracelet or somesuch. And I have loads of photos of him. He was very special to me, as I know your horse was to you, and I hope your pain eases, but remember, he will always be with you, in your heart and your head. treasure the sweet memories you have of him. and hopefully one day again, you will smile when you think of him. Huge ((( hugs))) to you xx
 
Have sent you message on FB. I'm hoping to take Rosies shoes today to be chromed, place in Thetford been recommended. I have ordered a bracelet from Hamish & Ozzie horsehair jewellery, I've framed a few favourite photos and am going to put the rest in an album. With regards to her stuff, her tack is cleaned and in my garage along with boots & fleeces. Turnout rugs need cleaning. I have still not been able to bring myself to clean and put away her travel boots which are still in my car - over 4 weeks now.
Thoughts are with you, Lxxx
 
So, So sorry to hear you've lost Morris. It hurts like hell, I know.

I have a large portrait of my Monty and his eyes seem to follow me everywhere when I'm in the room. 10 years on and I still talk to him and his expression remains as understanding as it ever did when he was around for real - it's very comforting, especially when I 'tell tales' about my current boy's latest misdemeanour :cool: I also have a tooth in a pot in my bedside cupboard - sounds gross, but there's a 'little bit of my boy' with me every night.

It will always hurt, but the memories get better, whatever you can do to keep him with you, do it :o

Much love to you at this horrible and difficult time xx
 
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