Pictures My lovely old horse has died

[splashgirl45]

What a fabulous long life he had, so sorry you have lost him and his companion but good decision to let them both go… look after yourself

 

[Xmasha]

So sorry for your loss. What a lovely chap and a great age. He was lucky to have a life with you.

 

[mustardsmum]

So sorry to read your sad news. What a lucky boy to have had a home with you for all those years.

 

[Haniki]

So sorry for your loss @Spotherisk. What a fantastic age to reach.

 

[TwyfordM]

So sorry to hear this, loved seeing photos of him over the years xx

 

[Spotherisk]

Thank you all so much, here he is in 2009, at a show.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

You had him for a long time & when the vet says it's time then it's time to say goodbye & let him go. I have 2 elderly horses on was 25 years old yesterday & the other is 20 years old. Last Saturday the 25 year old had colic & we had the vet out. We were worried sick, fortunately after a few hours & a couple of jabs he was right as rain & back to his old self. He was ridden for the first time today since the attack, a hack. he really enjoyed himself & he's back to his self. I never told my wife who is his main rider but I found somewhere quiet & had a few tears. Although we have 2 horses, he is our pride & joy.

 

[Spotherisk]

You had him for a long time & when the vet says it's time then it's time to say goodbye & let him go. I have 2 elderly horses on was 25 years old yesterday & the other is 20 years old. Last Saturday the 25 year old had colic & we had the vet out. We were worried sick, fortunately after a few hours & a couple of jabs he was right as rain & back to his old self. He was ridden for the first time today since the attack, a hack. he really enjoyed himself & he's back to his self. I never told my wife who is his main rider but I found somewhere quiet & had a few tears. Although we have 2 horses, he is our pride & joy.

I hope that was a one off - Harley brought me and my husband together through a mutual friend who realised we would get on really well. We met for a date, and two days later he moved in, that was 2004. He rode Harley infrequently but many times over the years, and has been just as sad as I have.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

I am so sorry to hear about your sad loss. What a lovely horse, and what a great age. You must be very proud of the life you gave him.

 

[Gloi]

Sorry to read this. He had the best of lives . Remember the good times.

 

[MrsMozartleto]

Until the Bridge lad.

 

[jhoward]

I'm really sorry to hear this, he was lucky to of had you as a mum.

 

[Spotherisk]

I just wanted to say that although I haven’t reacted to all your comments, I have read them all and really appreciate your kindness and compassion. I am so lucky to have had him in my life, and I’m incredibly relieved that the night he took ill he was in the paddock next to the house, we heard him and were able to end the pain.

One of the things I will miss the most is the smell of his warm neck under his mane.

 

[kinnygirl1]

So sorry for your loss. X