Heartbroken

[exracehorse]

Colic is such a bitch. So sorry

 

[Bernster]

That’s so sad x

 

[Jeni the dragon]

I'm so, so sorry. Please take care of yourself.

 

[palo1]

So sad for you. Our animals become such a huge part of us; the grief of loss of a wonderful friend is enormous. I hope you have people around you who can understand and support you.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

So sorry for your loss it's so hard when you loose them ? xx

 

[Dustygirl]

So sorry x

 

[Spotherisk]

I am so sorry, but it sounds as if he had a wonderful life with you and you did your absolute best right to the bitter end.

 

[PeterNatt]

I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. We build up such wonderful relationships with our horses and it is always so sad when they pass to the other side of the 'Rainbow Bridge'. Colic is such a nasty condition and sadly causes the deaths of so many horses. I am sure that you gave your horse the very best of loving care and at least you where there to put your horse out of pain as quickly as possible, which was the kindest of things to do. You will never forget your horse and I hope that given time that you find yourself a new equine friend.

 

[BBP]

I’m so very sorry. I can only imagine how you must feel. BBP had colic a week ago, they said the gut that should sit lower right had lifted up and displaced to upper right abdomen, that was scary enough.

 

[Horses_Rule]

The hardest decision ever to say goodbye to a best friend but you made the kindest and most selfless one. Sending hugs x

 

[Ratface]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your lovely horse.
You ensured that he was out of pain as soon as possible.
You gave him exactly what he needed, when he needed it most. No one could have done more.

 

[Quigleyandme]

So very sorry for your pain x

 

[Snow Falcon]

When they have been part of your life so long it is hard to say goodbye. I lost my old boy after 27yrs together last September. I am so sorry for your loss.

My friend had a heart locket with his tail hair inside made for me. He's still with me every day.

 

[misst]

I am so sorry for your loss. Colic is awful but you did what he needed quickly. He has obviously been loved and had a good life.
You won't get over this quickly, and nor should you - he was you boy and you had history. Hugs and know that almost everyone on here has been where you are. It does get better with time. x

 

[Ownedby4horses]

I am so incredibly sorry for you. We lost hubby’s mare suddenly in 2017 and I was so devastated by it, I rehomed my own beloved mare ? (which was totally the wrong decision). Be kind to yourself, you acted so incredibly fast and unselfishly by letting your lovely four legged friend go. xx

 

[M1lbie]

So sorry for your loss, they leave a huge gap in your life but take comfort from knowing he had a lovely life and was obviously loved. Take care of yourself and although we all grieve differently, it will take time

 

[HashRouge]

I'm so, so sorry for your loss xx

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss..blummin devastating. I am sending you and your family vibes To help with the heartache.

 

[Goldenstar]

I am so sorry losing a special friend like is hard .
They get old and you prepare yourself in your mind if this happens if that happens you always think there’s gong to be time .
And then it happens like that sudden dramatic and final .
The shock is huge but lucky is the horse who dies in his long term home .

 

[vmac66]

So sorry ?

 

[TinseLeneHorse]

Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace old boy xx

 

[rextherobber]

So very sorry for your loss

 

[McFluff]

So sorry, take care of yourself.

 

[spotty_pony]

So sorry, I lost two last year so know how you feel. Sounds very similar to how my old mare was before I had her put to sleep. It’s good that you have the lambing to keep you busy and your mind occupied but let yourself have some time to grieve too. Is there anybody else who you could help with their horse even if it’s just a bit of mucking out, if you think that will help?

 

[brighteyes]

Really sorry for your loss. It's an awful shock and the decision was truly out of your hands. However they go, it leaves a massive and a seemingly impossibly empty space where once your best friend was.

We all deal with this differently, and for me, filling the space is the only way to stop the hurt. I have been incredibly fortunate and found new love and the sort of fulfillment only a horse can give.
They fix the immediate needs but the 'end of an era' part is not their job to sort, except that they are the beginning of a new one.

I hope you find whatever works for you. Keeping busy is a good starter plan. If you need to vent, you're in the right place. Too many of us have been through this most awful, final separation, and we 'get it'.

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

I'm so sorry. Nothing anyone can say helps, but I swear, time heals, it just takes far too bloody long. ?

 

[Muddy_wellies]

Really sorry for your loss. It's an awful shock and the decision was truly out of your hands. However they go, it leaves a massive and a seemingly impossibly empty space where once your best friend was.

We all deal with this differently, and for me, filling the space is the only way to stop the hurt. I have been incredibly fortunate and found new love and the sort of fulfillment only a horse can give.
They fix the immediate needs but the 'end of an era' part is not their job to sort, except that they are the beginning of a new one.

I hope you find whatever works for you. Keeping busy is a good starter plan. If you need to vent, you're in the right place. Too many of us have been through this most awful, final separation, and we 'get it'.

Thank you for your message. I know it’s not been long enough before I look into getting a new horse, but I too feel that the only way the hurt will stop is to have another horse to love. The place feels too empty.

 

[Muddy_wellies]

Thank you to everyone who has messaged. Knowing that there are people out there that understand is a comfort. I’m sure most of my friends are wondering why I’m so upset over a horse. To me he was my best buddy, when ever I go over to check the sheep I keep expecting him to pop his head over his stable door ?

 

[Muddy_wellies]

So sorry, I lost two last year so know how you feel. Sounds very similar to how my old mare was before I had her put to sleep. It’s good that you have the lambing to keep you busy and your mind occupied but let yourself have some time to grieve too. Is there anybody else who you could help with their horse even if it’s just a bit of mucking out, if you think that will help?

I’m sorry for your losses, loosing one is bad enough, to loose two would be awful. x

 

[chocolategirl]

Last week I lost my 25 year old horse, he’d been with me for 17 years. He’d been there through all the big changes in my life, marriage, babies, new jobs, husbands long working away stints, he’s was always a constant. He gave me constant love, some one to confide in, gave comfort and routine. It was very sudden, he was looking great for his age. I went to his stable last Tuesday morning and he was saturated, in visible pain, when he seen me he gave a huge high pitched whinny, he went down. It felt like ages waiting for the vet to arrive, I knew already it was some kind of colic, and not a colic that could be fixed. He was withering about in pain. The vet confirmed what I thought, he had no sound what so ever from his guts, the vet tried an injection to relieve any gas, it wasn’t working, I asked the vet to put him down, seeing him in so much pain was awful. I now feel lost. I miss him so much, my head wants the routine of feeding and mucking out. Thankfully we are in the middle of lambing so that’s keeping me busy. I’m sorry I came here to let it all out, my poor family and friends must be fed up of me. I can’t work out where to go next. I know I’ll never replace him, but I can’t imagine never having a horse to love.

So very sorry for your loss, you did the right thing by him, and coming on here where we all understand the pain of losing a much loved pet, was also wise. I’ve been there many times sadly, the first was my hardest, he’d been my heart horse for 23 blissful years and I still miss him 20 years on, but it gets easier, they never really leave you. Be kind to yourself, your grieving the loss of a much loved family member