Gorgeous George - Sad News

[Gorgeous George]

Hi I have not been on here for a very long time, but I maybe there are still people here who perhaps remember me and George from when I used to post regularly. I just wanted to say that very sadly my beloved George was put to sleep on 6th October. He had been semi retired for the last 3 years after having an operation on his suspensories that wasn't 100% successful and then developing arthritis in a number of his joints. He was doing well and enjoyed pootling about and was still eating his weight in hay/grass everyday! Sadly around July he went downhill and was struggling to play with his mates and was finding his walk hacks difficult, and the vet discovered he had arthritis in his stifle joints as well, so with the vets advice we gave him extra bute so he was comfortable and we enjoyed the rest of the summer together, but I wanted him to go before he really really started to struggle and before the winter set in. He went to the rainbow bridge very peacefully on a glorious sunny day, I can't believe that he is gone and I miss him dreadfully, he really was a very special boy. Thank you for reading, especially if you've read my posts in the past.

 

[0310Star]

I remember your past posts, and I am truly sorry for your loss. I also lost my mare in June, its never easy but always better a day too early than a day too late xx

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I certainly remember your posts. Our first horse was called George, so I always was pleased to hear about your George, who, indeed, was gorgeous.
I am sorry for your loss but, as above, better a week too soon than a day too late. When we have been able to do so, we have given our elderly horses one last summer and done 'the deed' in October before the bad weather sets in.
George had a lovely life with you, try to take comfort from your fantastic memories of him. (And don't be a stranger, let us know how you are getting on).

 

[ester]

Awww so sorry to read that and for it to be the reason you are here, george was one of the hho legends .

 

[Pinkvboots]

Sorry for your loss x

 

[SEL]

I am sorry. I also own an arthritic horse and count every winter where he's well as a blessing. A very brave decision xx

 

[shirl62]

So sad news...Very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy.

Shirl

 

[MotherOfChickens]

I am sorry to hear this, I remember you both from way back when-he was a lovely boy and I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[PeterNatt]

I am so sorry to hear the sad news about George. You clearly loved him very much and did the best you could for him and have saved him from any additional pain and discomfort caused by his deterioration.

 

[FestiveFuzz]

So sorry to read this, I remember your posts about George well. I'm so sorry for your loss xx

 

[GirlFriday]

So sorry to hear this - I remember you were on here always with his very best interests at heart. I'm sorry you had to make a very hard decision as a result of that.

Best wishes.

 

[Archangel]

I'm really sad to read this. George really was a gorgeous horse.

 

[lottiepony]

Such sad news, I remember reading your posts about him. Take great comfort in knowing that you did him the greatest of all gifts and let him go when it was right to do so. I always say better a day too early than a day too late. You will have so many wonderful memories of him treasure them all x

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

V sad news to hear, so sorry to read this, hugs xx

 

[kinnygirl1]

sorry to hear your sad news about George. He was a lovely and much loved boy. Hugs. X

 

[Annagain]

Sorry to hear this. You were on here the first time I was (I came back as few years ago after a break ) and I remember all your stories about George. He was, indeed, gorgeous.

 

[BSL]

So very sorry to read this. I remember your posts. You obviously loved him very much. What a lucky horse to have had you. Big hugs sent your way. X

 

[Alibear]

I'm sorry to hear he has gone, he certainly was a gorgeous chap and I enjoyed hearing about how you two were getting on over the years.

 

[splashgirl45]

i remember your posts and am very sad for you. i also lost my 25 year old mare a year ago and it seems like only yesterday....hope you soon feel better , you know you did the best for him but its a hard decision to make....

 

[Sprout]

I loved following your adventures with George, and we had some lovely private chats ..... I am so very sorry you have lost such a wonderful companion. I know you have lots of wonderful memories to treasure . Huge hugs. Xx

 

[nikicb]

That is indeed very sad news. Your love for him was always clear from your posts. Rest in peace George. xxx

 

[RubysGold]

I really enjoyed reading your posts about George in the past. he was my favourite hho horse.
Very sad to hear he has passed over the bridge, thinking of you.

 

[TheresaW]

So sorry xx

 

[MyBoyChe]

Im so very sorry to read this. I remember you well from when I first joined, I remember what always stood out was how much you clearly adored George and were just happy being with him and doing normal stuff. RIP Gorgeous George, sleep well x

 

[Kat_Bath]

I'm so sorry to hear this - I remember your posts and always used to look out for them as he really was gorgeous and I loved reading about the adventures you went on together. Hope you're as ok as can be. RIP Gorgeous George.

 

[sheep]

I am very sorry to hear about George, what a lovely handsome lad he was, and so lucky to have you as an owner. Rest easy big fella & look after yourself OP.

 

[exracehorse]

So sorry

 

[Cahill]

sorry to read this and i remember you post from happier times.

 

[Bradsmum]

Another who remembers your George posts. So sorry for your loss but he had a good life with you and was loved and cared for. Take care of yourself.

 

[catembi]

I remember you, and used to follow your progress with interest. I was thinking about you just the other day and wondering how you were.

So sorry to hear your news, but no horse was ever more loved. (((hugs)))