RIP Almera the super cob

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I am so devastated. We lost our beloved cob this morning. Yestereday started off normal, daughter rode out, by evening she seemed of colour. By 12 midnight vet was on the phone to Rossdales and we were preparing to get her down for potential colic surgey, but then she went down. We tried, vets tried and she tried so hard too. a second vet came for back up but we had to relent and say goodbye. She went peacefuly in the end at 5am.

Rectal exam showed she had a had a torsion with massive swelling, though the vet thinks the colic may have been secondary to something more, possibly liver damage as she was head pressing and so disoriented even after pain killers and not presenting classic colic symptoms. She never went near a leaf of ragwort with us but as she was an imported meat cob from Poland the damage could have been done in her early years.

Our beautiful baby was only 7. My daughter and I had the pleasure of her for a mere 2 years and 3 months and had so much more we wanted to do together. She was so friendly, honest and brave and restored my daughters confidence and love of riding when she had all but given up on horses.

I am so shocked. I expected one of our golden oldies to go first. I wonder if I will ever stop crying.

Not sure if it will work but here are some hapier days.

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Oh god, I am so so sorry for you and Sophie's loss. She was an absolute credit to you both and you gave her the most amazing life. Words can't express how sorry I am.

RIP Almera
xxxx
 
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I am so sorry you lost your precious girly

RIP Almera may she join the others over rainbow bridge , its so heart breaking when they get ill or die. Lost my pony to colic 3 years ago she was 5 years old . Never will forget her .

Healing vibes sent your way Wish you and your family well in this tragic time :(:(:(:(((((())))))
She fell on her feet when you saved her , you gave her a wonderful few years better than she was heading for a credit to you xx
 
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Its worse at the moment because we can still se her. She is going after lunch. Sophie is bearing up well considering. Flicks and Honey are being subdued.

I just wonder how many tears it is possible to cry.
 
I'm so sorry :( What a shock! I lost my girl to colic in July - she was only 14 and I had planned to bring her to the UK 2 weeks later :( It is horrible when they are taken so quickly but she is at peace now in Rainbow Bridge. (((hugs))) to you and Sophie xx
 
So sorry for you what a dreadful shock, its hard losing them at any time but at such a young age it makes it worse. Life is so cruel sometimes, my thoughts are with you! x
 
I'm so sorry for your and your daughter's loss. And what a lovely looking mare. Very sad at such a young age. We lost a cob off the yard where I keep mine a few weeks ago from very sudden and severe colic which left us all stunned. RIP Almera.
 
So sorry to read this. What a shock. Just shows you never know how long you have got with them...at least she knew she was loved and had a lovely life with you, she will have gone knowing that. Hugs (((((()))))))) x
 
It hurts like hell doesn't it but thank goodness you gave her those years she would have never have if you hadn't found her!
Lost my mare in July foaling am finding it very hard had her 11 years not sure when I will accept it am sure you feel the same… chin up there's another pony out there needing your care.
Xxxx
 
I'll lend you for a little while
My grandest foal, He said.
For you to love while she's alive
And morn for when she's dead.
It may be one or twenty years,
Or days or months , you see.
But, will you, till I take her back,
Take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And should her stay be brief,
You'll have treasured memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But, there are lessons taught on earth
I want this foal to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
With trust, I have selected you.
Now will you give her your total love?
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come
To take her back again?
I know you'll give her tenderness
And love will bloom each day.
And for the happiness you've known!
Forever grateful stay.
But should I come and call for her
Much sooner than you'd planned
You'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And someday you'll understand.
For though I'll call her home to Me
This promise to you I do make,
For all the love and care you gave
She'll wait for you, inside Heaven's Gate.
 
So, so very sorry for your loss. I too, lost my boy to colic in May. Breaks your heart, doesn't it? My thoughts are with you over the loss of your very beautiful girl. Treasure your memories of her, she'll always be there with you.
RIP beautiful Almera, run free with my Bob at Rainbow Bridge xx
 
Thanks everyone for your lovely words. Its a comfort to know other people feel the same way - I know it will get less painfull in time.

She went in the van just after lunch, was dreading it but it wasnt as bad as being able to see her from the kitchen window so 'still'. We then cleaned out her stable and washed her rugs and bits and bobs. Seems to have made us feel a bit better to be able to do something.
 
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