Poppy's "Colic" returned and she was pts yesterday :(

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Well guys after what seemed like a slow recovery she has a relapse yesterday morning and this time worse. She seemed not only to be in massive pain but lost her co-ordination and lucidity. After a thorough examination the vet said the kindest thing was to end her pain.

Mum was with her and had a few moments to say good bye. They are going to PM in case it was something that others should know about or that could help treat others with the same symptoms. She was only 16 and a very robust little girl. She was very well cared for and this all makes no sense.

I just can't believe it. When I speak to Mum I know it's true but when i go about my daily routine I forget until it suddenly hits me again and again. Poor Mum and goodbye my beloved little mare, the ever happy go lucky little Gypsy cob with a heart of gold. Rest in peace Poppy Pony another angel in heaven.

As Mum is an older rider I fear she may not recover from this and go back to horses which again is so so sad. Poppy was her later in life and quiter easy pony to just enjoy a quiter pace and they had years left together. Sorry to waffle on I am just a little lost right now.
 
Thinking of you and your mum. Poppy is in no more pain now. Big hugs and best wishes for the future for both of you
xxx
 
Big hugs to you both I am so sorry, Poppy sounded very well loved & you should be so proud.
RIP Poppy xxxx
 
As an older rider with a (supposedly) quieter pony, I can empathise with your Mum, and send you both my deepest sympathy. Poppy sounds like she was a lovely pony. So sorry to read this update. XXX
 
Thank you guys for your kind wishes and support.

Mum is back in Oxfordshire where I grew up and I am in Somerset with my family so I feel especially awful as I can't support her properly through this. She has to face going down to that yard and clearing out the stable and moving everything on her own bless her.

I am tied to be at home at the moment as I have 3 day old puppies and their Mum who need me not to mention my 3 horses and 4 children as my husband who works long hours.

Why is life so complicated as you get older? I thought it was supposed to get easier the older and wiser you got!
 
So very sorry to hear this, I havent read your previous threads but Im taking it that Poppy had been unwell? A horrible outcome for your Mum and you, my heartfelt sympathies to you both. We had a liveries horse pts on Friday after colicing severely on Weds and being rushed to Liverpool - very similar symptoms to Poppy re: co-ordination and lucidity, his turned out to be tumours in his intestines. Hope you get the answers you need and that your mum carries on with horses... Big hugs x
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. ((((((((hugs)))))))) to you and your mum.


If the day should come when I'm in pain,
And you know I won't be well again,
Promise you'll do what must be done,
If this is the battle that can't be won.

It'll break your heart, but please be kind,
Don't let your grieving sway your mind.
For this is when you'll let me see
Just how much you do love me.

Together we've had happy years
The future now can hold no fears.
Please don't let me suffer
so When that days comes, please let me go.

For my usual vet please will you send?
But stay with me until the end.
Hold me steady, speak to me
Till my once bright eyes no longer see

In time I hope you'll come to see
It's the last kindness you'll do for me
One more time please stroke my mane
And know that I'll have no more pain.

And don't be sad that it was you
Who decided this was what to do.
We've been such buddies through the years
Don't let me be the cause of tears.

You'll always see me graze now,
with the sun upon my back
Painful limbs won't tire me now,
however long the hack.

I live now in your heart and mind,
a lovely place to stay.
And what you have in memories,
no one can take away.


RIP Poppy. Run free and out of pain. xxx
 
That is terrible news! I lost a horse a couple of years ago to colic, and it was devastating. I really feel for you. Poor Poppy. She sounds like she was a gem.
 
sorry to hear about poppy send best wishes to your mum.The cleaning out the stable is horrible but hopefully she can do it in her own time.
Laura,s poem was lovely but brought me to tears thinking about my past ponies.
On a lighter note I,m not suprized your OH works long hours with all that brood to support!
 
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