Goodbye my love

[SpotsandBays]

yesterday I said goodbye to the oldest member of my herd and my first pony. The one who started it all. I’m so lucky to have loved her for as long as I did. She was in her mid 30s and with me for over 20 years. They don’t make ponies like her anymore, you know those wonderful mixtures of all sorts that were typically grey and tough as old boots. She taught me (and so many other children) everything and owed me nothing. People say it’s the hardest decision but it wasn’t. In that moment I knew exactly what I had to do and didn’t hesitate, but I’m incredibly sad it was colic because of the pain. I hoped one day that she would just lay down in the field and go to sleep but they never do.
To my sweet old girl, thank you Heather

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

She's beautiful!
So sorry to hear she's passed, look after yourself x

 

[humblepie]

Such a beautiful photograph. Sorry for your loss. X

 

[Lauraback]

So sorry she looked a absolutely lovely x

 

[Archangel]

What a beautiful pony. I'm so sorry.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Aww Im so sorry you have lost her sending hugs

 

[Lucky Snowball]

So sorry, beautiful girl and beautiful memories together.

 

[Rumtytum]

Am so sorry. What a wonderful description you have given of a very special girl and much loved girl. RIP beautiful little mare.

 

[Kunoichi73]

So sorry for your loss. She sounded like a lovely pony.

 

[tatty_v]

Very sorry for your loss, she sounds like an absolute diamond. I love the photo too, really beautiful x

 

[SilverLinings]

I lost my last one at a similar age and also to colic, and I had owned him for over 20yrs too. I know what you mean about the decision being easy as it is clear they are suffering, but I hope you are ok as fatal colic is a horrid thing to see them go through. I am so sorry for your loss; she sounds like an amazing, kind pony who made a big impression on those who knew her.

 

[lynz88]

Sorry for your loss Beautiful pony

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Really sorry to hear your news spotsandbays , I’m sending hugs to all who knew and loved Heather.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

So sorry to hear this, another here who lost a much loved old girl to colic. Yours looked a sweetheart.

 

[meleeka]

She looks like my old girl I lost last year. She was also tough as old boots. I’m sorry she’s gone and leaves such a big hole, but you must have done something right to keep her so long. Look after yourself x

 

[slimjim86]

So sorry, she was gorgeous xx

 

[Irish-Only]

Blinking awful when you lose control of their last few hours on this earth.
Put some lovely lasting memorial to the lovely pony she was and how many children enjoyed the treasure that she was.

 

[SashaBabe]

So sorry for your loss. You made the right decision. Hold on to your memories. RIP beautiful Heather. x

 

[SEL]

I'm so sad for you - she was an absolute little superstar xxx

 

[Peglo]

What a beautiful pony, inside and out. So sorry you have lost her but how lucky to have had her looking after you for so many years. Fly high superstar pony. Xx

 

[cauda equina]

So sorry xxx

 

[rextherobber]

So sorry for your loss - it's so hard to lose them but especially the one you grew up with

 

[PurBee]

Sorry to hear of your loss. We all wish for peaceful endings but it sounds like you gave her that quickly despite the colic. Hugs for you.
Heather sounds like one of those superstar ponies all horse lovers dream of and a few get to really enjoy for decades. What a treasured time she had with you and you with her xx

 

[poiuytrewq]

What a lovely girl.
She sounds amazing, look after yourself xx

 

[Bradsmum]

So sorry for your loss. It’s lovely when these ponies get to live long lives in one home. She sounds like she had the best life. Take care of yourself.

 

[Nonjumper]

So sorry for your loss x

 

[pinkfluffy]

So sorry for your loss, she was beautiful xx

 

[babymare]

I’m so sorry. She is a beautiful girl

 

[SpotsandBays]

Thanks everyone she will be sorely missed

 

[IrishMilo]

What a sweetheart. So sorry for your loss.