Mare with constant swollen udder now expressing blood.

Thank you for all of your lovely comments.

I decided to go to work today, my wonderful friend held her for the vet. I wouldn't have been able to keep myself together and didn't want to upset Tessy .

Doesn't quite feel real yet, I have a feeling it will hit me like a tonne of bricks tonight, when she's not in the field waiting for me , like half of my brain is telling me.
 
I'm so sorry to read this, she was a beautiful horse loved by more people than you can know. And she was lucky enough to fall on her feet when she came to you.

I don't think it will feel real for a long time, you just have to keep going and know it will get easier x
 
So very sorry to read this, my stomach lurched as I read your sad update. Tessybear was truly a HHO legend I so enjoyed following her story.

She had a lovely life with you and will be remembered fondly by so many.

Rest in peace gorgeous girl xx
 
I am rarely here these days but saw the news on Facebook and had to come to add my condolences.

The Tessy Bear bogoff thread was unforgettable, we all followed your and your lovely mare's story, logging in night and day just for news. As everyone else has said, you gave her a wonderful life and you have made the bravest and kindest decision for her at the end.

Rest in peace, beautiful Tessy, and virtual hugs for you Abbie. Xxx
 
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So sad to hear of this news. Tessy, the legend of HHO. She'll never be forgotten. Thank you for being a wonderful owner, and putting her needs first. The hardest thing saying goodbye, but be proud of the memories you have. God bless Tessybear. Much love and hugs to you too. xxx
 
I was so sad to read this. She was such a legend and her foal thread kept me obsessively logging into HHO for days.

Thinking of you at this sad time, she was very loved by you and I’m sure you have many happy memories xxxxx
 
Very best wishes to you. She was loved and cared for by the best owner possible and you ensured her safety and welfare to the very sad end. Take pride in yourself, she was proud to have you in her life and she wanted for nothing with you at her side.
 
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