I lost my darling Rebel today.

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Holly Hocks

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Only a couple of days ago, I posted on here asking opinions on whether my 21 year old TB gelding would cope with 24/7 turnout as his arthritis was becoming crippling. I had an appointment already made for the vet to come out on Wednesday to assess him.
Tonight, I got to the yard to bring him in after he had been out since 7am and he still couldn't walk. It almost looked like he couldn't feel the ground and his back legs were even wobbling. When I tried to turn him he nearly fell over. I couldn't watch him suffer any more, so I called the vet who has dealt with him for the past ten years that I have owned him. She said that it was his time to go. So the decision was made there and then and now he is gone. I can't stop crying and it feels like I'm under a boulder that I can't move.
He was a stunning bright bay TB who had a hard time racing. When I got him he had already done both front superficial flexor tendons so had bowed tendons on both legs. A few years ago he fractured his radius, which then got infected, but he pulled through.
He was a grumpy man who took several chunks out of me, but he was a star to ride. He was bombproof in traffic, but shied at crisp bags. He turned me from a hard rider to a more considerate, sensitive rider. He taught me patience He babysat all the new horses in the field and the youngsters. He was my once in a lifetime horse and I'll never find another one like him. When they made him, they broke the mould.
I'll meet you at Rainbow Bridge my darling - please wait for me. Run free with no pain. I'll never ever forget you. RIP Rebel King.
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I really am sorry to hear you lost your beautiful boy :( and i offer my sincere condolences.
What an absolutely fab picture of you both. I hope you get this framed and put it on the mantel piece when you are ready. I've loved and lost a horse so I know how it feels. All I can say is give yourself time and allow yourself to grieve- you WILL feel come through it and remember him with a smile in time but you must allow yourself to grieve for what you have lost. Big hugs to you & rest in peace beautiful Rebel xx
 
So very sorry to read about your poor boy. Your world will seem very empty tonight. But you have all the good wishes and thoughts of so many on here, and comfort yourself with the thought that you and Rebel were both so lucky. You had your horse of a lifetime - and he had you!
 
What a very brave and wise decision - try to take some comfort in that.
I lost my boy 11 weeks ago and for a while you will feel like your world has stopped - but it does get easier - honest.

And get some special eye cream, you don't want to wake up in the morning and look like crap as well as feel it. Honest - look after yourself.
 
I'n so sorry - you must be heartbroken although uou made the right decision for him. Your post gave me a lump in my throat.

RIP Rebel and (((hugs))) for you.
 
I am so sorry. He was well loved with you and couldn't have hoped for a better home. You did right with him, be proud through your hurt xxx
 
I'm so sorry for your loss, what a hard and yet brave decision.
He is no longer suffering. My thoughts are with you at this horrible time, RIP Rebel.
 
I'm so sorry for you, but though you hurt like hell you did the kindest thing for him. It sounds like you had wonderful years together, I hope you can soon remember them with smiles rather than tears x.

Sleep tight Rebel x
 
Im so sorry for you loss, he was a truly beautiful boy. Take consolation in knowing you did the best by your boy. You'll see him again, of that im sure. RIP rebel xx
 
It sounds like you made the decision he needed you to make. So sorry for the loss of your wonderful boy - beautiful photo to treasure and remember him by.
 
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