I lost my old boy last night....

Gingerbird

Gingerbird

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Yesterday I lost me dear old man. A branch fell from a huge tree in his field and frightened him senseless as it fell, he took of in a blind panic and tried to jump a fence while not really concentrating. It looks like be came down on his head. My dad was working at the farm at the time and heard the branch. He said it was so loud he thought a tree was coming down. He then heard hooves thundering and then James whinney and he found him on the wrong side of the fence convulsing. He said he was trying to get up but he could tell he was out of. He called the vet and then called me.

I knew the minute he phoned that he wouldn't be getting up again. I shoot home from London and found Jim had been sedated and was comfortable where he lay. I gave him huge cuddles and fuss, and bless him he definitely knew I was there.

Then we let him go.

My heart is in a million pieces, I cry every 2 seconds and at the moment I feel that life will never be good again.

I know in time I'll be able to look back on all the fantastic memories our 17 years together has bought us but for now its like there is a massive James shaped hole in my heart that will never be filled.

James I love you with all my heart, you proud, brave, gentle soul. You may have been no world beater but you were honest, genuine brave and fun. I have treasured our every moment together and you not being here is the hardest thing to take......love you little man xxx
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I shouldn't have read this at work I can't help but cry for your loss. You are being very brave and its so lovely to hear how you feel about your lovely boy. All our thoughts are with you and I hope those memories will give you strength through this very difficult and sad time.
 
Horrible shock for you that truly must have been the journey home from hell.

I know it won't help at the moment but remember the good times xx
 
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sorry to hear that thoughts are with you,

xxxx
 
My heart goes out to you, it has made me go cold through, thinking of you so much lots and lots of hugs xxxxx
 
I'm so, so sorry for your loss. He looked like a lovely horse & was clearly very loved & well looked after. What a terrible shock. x
 
So very sorry to hear this. You must be heartbroken. He looked like a lovely chap.
RIP James and (((HUGS)))) to youx
 
oh gingerbird i am so so sorry i am in tears reading this. poor James he was a gourgous looking horse and he was obviously very special to you how lucky was he to be in the same home for 17yrs. my heart goes out to you - i know what its like losing a special friend. r.i.p. James x
 
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