My coblet died suddenly

I empathise. I lost my beloved Busterboy nearly six weeks ago after 16 years - I still think of him all the time - a couple of weeks ago I started riding a friends horse once a week just to see how things go but he was unexpectedly put to sleep last Monday. I don't want to give up but maybe the time isn't right just now. My other half made a good point though, that me without a horse just doesn't seem right and that the right horse will probably come along when I'm least expecting it, just like Buster did!

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care x
 
caramac said:
Well I feel a bit better after a nights sleep. I really felt as if I was going mad yesterday! At the minute I feel quite rational, and I am just going to let things happen if that makes sense. A couple of my friends have offered me their ponies to ride, so I can carry on with my riding lessons. And that was one of my worries that if I was out of it too long my confidence would start to go again when it had taken me so long to get it. People like my farrier, saddler, riding instructor, other horsey friends all know what has happened and that I may be looking in the future so they are keeping their eyes and ears open for me. I know this probably sounds completely bonkers but I just have a very strong feeling that I may not necessarily have to look too hard and that the right horse will find me at the right time.

In the meantime we moved house 3 days before coblet died so I have quite a lot to be getting on with to try and take my mind off things. So I am just going to try and stop panicking, take it easy and perhaps even post on here a bit more as you have all been so nice to me lol. And of course if anyone knows of something bombproof, confidence giving in the East Anglia area .................

But seriously I know it is going to take time and I will never forget her and nothing will ever replace her, but your stories and kind wishes have all been a great comfort. Thank you x
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After recent loss of old boy my dog has not been walked so much on my old riding routes but this morning I went for a nice walk just to stroke and smell some horses that I knew were near the bridle way.(I dont have any other horses and finished clearing up the field yesterday with my husband). The duo I tracked down this morning were so suspicious to begin with and soon I had a good old stroke and neck rub. I had my usual riding stuff on so hope they could smell my old boy. They smelt exactly the same, so that was nice. I am starting to gently look too for another but I think I will do a bit of riding again to see if it still grabs me. I am sure we both will be giving another a nice new home just as we did to our cobs. I am amazed too how many other people have had identical experiences.And cobs are lovely type(amusing look about them), but I know how you are feeling too. I keep looking at other types of horses but always end up back looking at cobs!
 
I simply cannot imagine the shock and loss you must feel.

Sincerely, I send you my best wishes and a massive (((((( HUG ))))))
 
You never replace them. When you go to look at another take great care not to compare, no living horse can compete with a perfect ghost. Take each for who they are. you'll find another who will just add more memories to those you have already.

I appreciate what your going through. I was at my last yard & another livery arrived to catch her cob. My friend & I were chatting when she ran in screaming. She's found her (about 12 yrs old) dead in the field. Like yours a massive heart attack, girl still had grass in her mouth. Friend hugged livery, trying to calm her a little as she was absolutely distraught, I went to check mare really was gone. We did all the phone calls for her (with her consent), to her family (who also owned horse - it was shared), collection, insurance etc. It's hard to describe how shocked she (& rest of us) were. Healthy horse, no issues, no age, stood in field eating then gone.

It will work itself out. Somewhere out there is a very lucky horse, because you're now in a position to take care of it when they cross your path. It will be different relationship to coblets, but is not to say it wont be as rewarding.
 
My vet said I was very, very unlucky for her to have died like that, but there are a lot of people on here recounting tales very similar to mine. I know I have a new friend out there somewhere and they will get all the love in the world. I just now need to be patient and wait for us to find each other x
 
Oh bless you.
I lost my 9yr old girlie 3 years ago and not a day goes by when I don't miss her. Her passing wasn't quite so sudden and in my heart I knew but there was suffering involved and it was horrendous. In my minds eye I still see the last memory I have of her. She was watching me walk out the vets and I wanted to go back and cuddle her more but a vet was watching me and I felt embarrased and I left. It wasn't long afterwards that she went downhill and had to be rushed to theatre.
It is the hardest thing. I had my horse cremated and spead her ashes on our favourite spot out hacking. I go back every year and take an apple (her favourite food). It is silly but it makes me feel better. I still dream about her and see her in my dreams.
Your horses death was very sudden and it will take you a while to feel better. I don't think you should put pressure on yourself to think about getting another horse right now. See how you feel in a month or two. I know your pain, it's horrible you poor thing.
 
Apart from the awful shock and unfairness at her age, she didn't suffer. Did you know that equine death is rarely pleasant or quiet when due to natural causes? From that small positive thing try and gain some comfort.

Having to call time on their behalf is also something you were spared and believe me, it still hurts like the devil even when their release from old age is a gift.

I am so sorry - she really was beautiful. Try and see it as her moving sideways, for a horse less fortunate than herself to find you and take them away to a wonderful life xxx
 
It was just the tremendous shock, but I had a chance to say goodbye to her before she was taken away. I was able to hug her and kiss her for one last time and tell her how much I loved her and to thank her for all that she had done for me, and told her I would never forget her. I felt really sorry for my Yard Manager too. She was the one that found her and then had to ring me up and break the news to me. She was devastated too, as Coblet had been on her yard for 2 and a half years and she really loved her as well. Everyone loved Coblet she was such a character.
 
caramac said:
My vet said I was very, very unlucky for her to have died like that, but there are a lot of people on here recounting tales very similar to mine. I know I have a new friend out there somewhere and they will get all the love in the world. I just now need to be patient and wait for us to find each other x
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My vet said the same - yet it had happened to her when she was young. I suppose the longer you are with horses the more likely it is. In many ways for his sake i'm glad it was the way it was - i guess the fear is just of losing them reguardless of how it happens and unfortunately that comes with the territory. For me I decided that it was worth the pain for the joy they bring.

I hope your new friend doesn't take too long to find you - I know how much it helped the healing process for me. Poor Deano must be sick hearing about his 'big brother' xx
 
Caramac only just saw this about coblet, how so very sad.
Such a shame when you build that special bond with a horse to have it so suddenly snatched away.
I was going to ask you how was the move but that seems so insignificant now.
I'm sure your yard is very supportive, good luck with your search for another buddy & don't feel guilty about getting another horse as I bet coblet would love another neddy to have all the love & care you have to offer.
God Bless Coblet.
 
So very sorry for your loss. Dreadful shock for you but it does sound as if your horse didn't suffer.

Hugs.............
 
So sorry for you, be happy in the knowledge it was peaceful as far as you are aware and you shared part of your life with her. Enjoy your memories. Hugs
 
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