just sad, is all ...

Vanner said:
Once again I have to thank everybody for the lovely words of support, they have made such a difference to me.

I thought I would let you all know something a wee bit eerie ... yesterday me and my OH cleared out Mate's stable, folded and put away his rugs and took off his name plate from the stable door. Then we re-bedded the stable with fresh straw, put my lovely gypsy vanner cob's rug on the rack outside, and screwed Bandit's name plate on the door, and moved my cob into Mate's stable. I just couldn't bear to see it empty and all Mate's wardrobe still there.

This morning, it was strange to see Bandit's kind face through the window when we pulled up to turn out our cobs. I walked into the yard and up to the door (as I have done for many years!), and Bandit rested his head on the top of the door and blew warm comforting breaths in my face and I kissed the soft velvety skin of his nose .. as I had done with Mate for all those years before. The weird thing is Bandit never, ever did that in his other stable (directly opposite Mates) .... perhaps he'd had lessons during the night from a certain 13.2 PBA??

It was very reassuring, and it made me all at once realize that it was all going to be okay, I am on the same path as I have always been, but now I can look back and see my Mate and all those I have left behind with happiness.

Mate and I did share something special, but now it is Bandit's turn. He is only 7and like Mate he will never leave me, we will grow older and wiser together, we will share the ups and downs together and we will make memories for me to cherish!!!
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Sounds like Bandit knew you were feeling sad & was showing you he is there for you. How sweet, you obviously have a profound effect on your horses :)
 
Very sad - these horses are far more than just a conveyance, and support us through so many tricky times, do hope that these many pages of condolences help a little x
 
That made me cry. You have shared some lovely times together and I'm sure your friend will be in your heart forever. Big hugs to you xxxx
 
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