Quigley died

[Quigleyandme]

Quigley had a cardiac arrest and died yesterday. He was only five and such a beautiful, sweet natured and friendly horse. He had been receiving treatment for sinusitis since February and had undergone two unsuccessful surgeries. Yesterday we drove him from Devon to the Midlands for investigations by a medicine specialist. He was then scheduled for laser surgery to make permanent drainage channels between his sinuses. He died under sedation whilst being flushed. The most likely explanation is that the chronic infection had broken down the bone between his sinus and his brain and the flushing flooded his brain. I was on my way back to Devon when I was told. He put up with such a lot with patience, stoicism and good humour. My heart has been ripped to shreds. My only consolation is that we did all we could and he knew how much I adored him.

 

[Red-1]

I am so sorry to hear that. You were doing your very best for him. X

 

[tiggipop]

so very sorry x

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I'm so, so sorry. That's just so heartbreaking... only five. That must have been a terrible infection, poor boy. It sounds like you moved heaven and Earth to try to get it fixed, but it just wasn't fixable.

 

[cauda equina]

I am so sorry. He sounds as if he was a lovely person
Sometimes we do all we can, and it's still not enough
xxx

 

[tda]

So sad x

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Goodness, what a tragic loss for you. So so sorry. ((Hugs))

 

[eahotson]

Very sorry to hear this.You did everything you could for him.His was a short life but a sweet one.

 

[HeresHoping]

I am so, so sorry. Poor baby. You did the best you could - take everything from that. xxxx

 

[Pearlsasinger]

What a shock that must have been for you! I lost one aged 6 to a mystery illness, so I do understand how you feel, I am so sorry.

 

[HiPo'sHuman]

I’m so sorry to hear this, thinking of you. Take care of yourself as best you can xxx

 

[southerncomfort]

How utterly devastating. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Lots of love. x

 

[Chinchilla]

How awful, I am so so sorry for your tragic loss. x

 

[DD]

So very sorry xx

 

[Asha]

Very sad, but as others have said, you clearly did everything you could for him. So sorry x

 

[Pinkvboots]

So sorry for your loss xx

 

[scats]

What a dreadful shock for you, I am so sorry.

 

[WandaMare]

So sorry to hear this, you must be devastated. Hoping you find comfort knowing you were doing everything you possibly could for him. Thinking of you x

 

[Polos Mum]

So sad - so many good horses going at the moment. Take time to look after yourself.

 

[Fools Motto]

So very sorry. Thinking of you. x

 

[TheresaW]

So sorry xx

 

[Tiddlypom]

Oh no, I'm so sorry.

 

[SEL]

That must have been a terrible shock, I'm so sorry xx

 

[Midlifecrisis]

What a terrible shock for you I am so sorry to hear this.

 

[Rumtytum]

So sorry for you. Words can't express.

 

[Regandal]

What a tragic thing to happen. I am so sorry for your loss. Xx

 

[Winifleur]

I am very sorry for your loss x

 

[QuobAsti]

Sorry for your loss
Thinking of you x

 

[alexomahony]

So sorry xx

 

[Griffin]

Very sad to read this. You did your very best for him though and that is all any horse can ask for.