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Everybody is different and accepts death differently. There is no right or wrong way to destroy a horse, and, regardless of any plans, often the situation dictates what happens. I had my first pony destroyed aged just 11, my dad died at Christmas. I can joke about both, what I cannot tolerate is speaking ill of them. There is a difference, and I feel that joking is a way of celebrating their lives, rather than mourning their loss.
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I know of some Army boys who came unstuck when they spoke ill of some RAF colleagus who passed. They talk about them and remember them fondly, but are deeply affected if a colleague passes. So yes, I do get it
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Yes, speaking ill of can hurt, joking about shouldn't.
Everybody has to deal with death during their life. no point in breaking down, life DOES go on.
Oh, and none of those videos or photos bother me in the least, I must be a hard cow