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Emilieu

Emilieu

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I want to tell you about my beautiful horse who I lost on Sunday.

He was 17.2, a great big stubborn lump of an ex racer who I loved with all my heart. He was also the sweetest, kindest, most gentle boy you could ever meet. He was the first to welcome new horses into the herd and had many many friends, both horses and humans. He played with the youngsters like he was still a baby himself and would lie flat out in the field on sunny days terrifying the life out of the other livieries by refusing to twitch so much as an ear until they ran right over to him in a panic.

He loved to roll more than any other horse I ever met. He would plunge headfirst into the muddiest puddles and come in with it caked behind his ears and his mane in dreadlocks. I didn't mind because of all the things I did with him I loved to groom him most of all. I would sing Groovy Kind Of Love to him while I did the ticklish bits and kiss him all over his beautiful face as I brushed it.

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I once asked a friend if horses ever just die or if you always had to make that awful awful decision. I asked this because I was so afraid of not being strong enough when the time came, of failing him when he needed me most. On Sunday he made sure that I never have to make that decision. For him I'm glad that he went quickly, with me and others who loved him beside him.

I just don't know what i'm going to do without him.

One of the girls at the yard made me this video to remember him by. I think its very sweet. Hope the link works.

http://youtu.be/ile-A81BGew

Thank you for reading and thanks again for all the support I recieved following my original thread.
 
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of such a dear friend and truly thankful that you did not have to make the decision that we all dread so much. My heart goes out to you - big hugs. xxxxxxxx
 
How absolutely heart wrenching for you... I am so sorry for you right now.

Your horse looks so sweet in that 'caked in mud' photo. Just remember the good times. X
 
The way you have wrote your post shows just how much you loved him. He was obviously an amazing boy. Thank you for sharing with us - It definitely brought a lump to my throat. Big hugs and loves xxx
 
NeedNewHorse said:
Your horse looks so sweet in that 'caked in mud' photo.
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I love that photo for that reason. Sometimes people would be afraid of him at first because of his size, I loved it when the little kids would call him 'cute' once they knew him because inside he was a cuddly little pony! He would take treats from their hands so softly and gently and keep an eye on them (and the little cat who slept in his stable) so as not to hurt them accidently.

Thank you all for your nice comments x
 
I'm so sorry for your loss, he was a beautiful boy - even caked in mud! The way you wrote about him shows how very much he meant to you. Lovely video too, brought tears to my eyes. RIP Melieu xx
 
you poor thing, how utterly heartbreaking. He sounds like a lovely boy.

I hope you can take some comfort from the fact that he lived out his days with you as an owner who loved, cherished and took wonderful care of him and that his end was quick and painless. You were there for him in life, and you were there for him at the very end. That is the very best anyone could wish for for any horse xx
 
ghostie said:
you poor thing, how utterly heartbreaking. He sounds like a lovely boy.

I hope you can take some comfort from the fact that he lived out his days with you as an owner who loved, cherished and took wonderful care of him and that his end was quick and painless. You were there for him in life, and you were there for him at the very end. That is the very best anyone could wish for for any horse xx
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My greatest fear was going away in case something happened in my absence. As truly awful as it was i'm glad that I was there and that the last thing he heard was my voice telling him how very very much I loved him.

I've found writing this about him a great comfort. Thank you for listening :)
 
My thoughts are with you and its great to see you reciting the good times and memories.
I lost my mare last Wedsnesday to colic and still feel physically and emotionally worn out but slowly the things that I loved her for are outweighing that awful day and with great family and friends it makes it easier.
 
Oh no! Tears and I never even knew him! He sounds lovely. At least he was so very loved and there are so many horses out there that will never know that!

xxx
 
So sorry for your loss. You clearly loved him very much.
I can't bring myself to watch your video, not yet, as it's exactly 1 year since I lost my mare and foal. (Foal died on 1st April, 5yo mare PTS on 2nd April last year).
R.I.P. Big Man xxx
 
Cambrica I have just read your post about Maddie, so sorry for your loss, she was beautiful. Hope your wee girl is ok, I will think of Milieu in the stars too.

LittleWildOne what a horrible thing for you. ((((hugs))))

Its so so hard to lose them but I wouldn't give up a day of what I had, even though it means hurting so badly now.

Soph you will see me soon and i will talk your ears off about him.x
 
Oh you made me cry! What a lovely relationship you had with him, and what a lucky horse he was to have you. Big hugs xxx (love the pic of him looking at the cat, and trotting over and almost bumping the camera, what a character!!)
 
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