I read your last thread and although I didn't say anything, I was wish you the best. I'm so so so sorry to read this thread
I wish I knew what to say.
R.I.P xx
So sorry to hear your horrible news. I lost my super boy following colic surgery a few years ago. Not a day goes by when I don't think of him but now I am able to remember the good days with him and not just those hideous last few hours.
Please take comfort that you did the right thing for your mare.
I am so so sorry for your loss, we are in the same situation and lost Mastermax 2 weeks ago after 12 monts of lameness. He told us one morning the time was right and we stayed wth him to the very end. Its does hurt Hun, and it will hurt for a long time. Take comfort and solace where you can. In our thoughts. xxxx
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. It's brought back memories of my other halfs horse who we lost to colic just over three years ago - he was a 5 year old PRE and the first 'real' horse I rode (I started learning on a riding school). My other half was utterly devastated as I imagine you are too.
I wrote this poem that day, although I've never been able to read it out loud without choking up a little, please allow me to share it with you.
From purest Andalusian lines
A paragon of natural grace
As clever as you were refined
Calm playfulness upon your face.
*
A horse is named but once a year
Supreme amongst his equine kin
No steed victorious from here
Gainst you could ever hope to win.
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Renown and fame were beckoning but
Malady struck before your prime
Just like a thief within your gut
it stole away your health and time.
*
With stoic strength steadfast you stood
But failed by Mankinds feeble wit
Gainst cruel scourge physicians could
offer no cure, only respite.
*
Tearfully neath Autumn skies
We bade farewell with loves blessings
Like Pegasus your soul now flies
through Heaven on angelic wings.
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I hope to ride you when I dream
And meet once more at my lifes end
In Edens pastures lush and green
Until that day, Goodbye dear friend.