RIP B and hugs to Bs Mum

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A wonderful sweet little black mare, arrived on my yard two months ago, along with her equally sweet, dedicated and wonderful owner.

Never passing by a horse in distress, her life has been full of heartache by rescuing horses that other people have just walked away from.

B was found in a dealers yard, hidden around the back of the stables out of public viewing, how many people turned a blind eye to her suffering, walked passed with never a glance back a horse does not get in that state overnight, try months of starving, she quickly bought the mare and took her home. Skin and bone, with a mouth that could not shut due to her upper teeth being dug into her lower jaw, she set about getting the dentist straight away, to help this poor dignified mare. Slowly but surely B started to responded, managing to eat her feed and slowly gaining weight.

She came on this forum time and time again to double check what she was doing was right (and shame on the people that sent her nasty PMs telling her if she had to ask she shouldnt have a horse!!), she doubled checked and tripled checked what she was doing was for the best, and B was transforming into a strong willed, happy horse with her own personality.

Sadly, she had an attack of colic just before christmas, which showed she had a major heart mumour and her age to be estimated in the high 30s minimum. B recovered well, and the plan was to give her a lovely summer on grass. Sadly this was not meant to be, on Monday she suffered a mild colic attack again, not incurable but the look in her eyes said for the first time she had had enought, so with carrots in her mouth being led to the field that she loved to spend time in with her best friend, Bs mum made the heart breaking decision to let her be young again.

RIP Sweet B, at least you left this world knowing humans arent all bad and were loved in your last few months, and the biggest hugs to Bsmum, who time and time again never turns a blind eye to these horses in need, and suffers the heartache of loving them for such a short time. With all the talk of France, there are too many rescue cases in the UK that need our help, there needs to be a lot more Bsmum in the world, who quietly do there bit for horse welfare with no gain to themselves but just for the pure love of these wonderful horses we have in our lives.

I also find it highly sad that she does not want her real username used due to the nasty PMs she has received off of people when she only wanted to do her 110% best for this lovely mare.

RIP sweet B and hugs to your mum who is devastated.
 
Ah hun. That's so sad. But as you say, at least in her last days the little black mare was surrounded by love. I bet that little throwaway mare gave someone years of fun and happy riding and it's to your friend's credit that she helped when the previous owners couldn't be bothered. Tell your friend I'm proud of her xxx
 
I have no idea what has gone on,but what you have posted is truely heartwarming yet heartwrenching!

RIP Sweet B, at least you left this world knowing humans arent all bad and were loved in your last few months, and the biggest hugs to Bsmum, who time and time again never turns a blind eye to these horses in need, and suffers the heartache of loving them for such a short time. With all the talk of France, there are too many rescue cases in the UK that need our help, there needs to be a lot more Bsmum in the world, who quietly do there bit for horse welfare with no gain to themselves but just for the pure love of these wonderful horses we have in our lives.

And couldnt agree more with the above comment!

So sorry the outcome for the little mare wasnt rosier,but at least she had a happy few months!
 
How very sad and it has brought a tear to my eye.

RIP poor girl, I hope she rests in peace having had a good last few months of her life. I hope your new mum isn't put off by the comments on here.

Thank god for kind people like her to put their heart and soul into helping these poor horses and shame on you who critisise.
 
B's Mum is a braver lady & worth more to this forum in my opinion than any of the courageous know it alls who sent nasty PMs.
Please pass on my best wishes to her.
R I P B.
 
That has actaully made me cry. Fantastic what your friend did for that little mare.

Shame on those who PMed her with nasty comments, they are just the types who would abandon a horse like that.

Please pass my sincere consolations to the little mare's mum.
Run free B.
 
Poor B's Mum
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B was a very lucky horse to have finally found someone to make her last days comfortable and safe. Her mum should be very proud.
 
In tears, RIP B, please pass on big hugs and congrats to mum for being truly amazing. May the world be blessed with more like her.

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RIP B and run free,

I hope B's Mum reads this and realises we don't all attack people for asking questions, thats how I have learnt (and am still learning) and I hope I speak for the majority in saying please dont be put off, we are here to listen and help if we can.

Hugs to B's Mum and run free B.
 
B's Mum is to be commended for everything she has done - for giving B a better life even if only sadly for a couple of months. RIP B.

I would rather someone like B's Mum look after a horse Scally than some of the supposed know-it-alls I come across every day who give scant attention to their own horses and actually know so little it is scary as they won't even ask for advice or take it when given.

I hope when the heartache over B has passed, B's Mum will be able to be proud of what she did.
 
I must have missed all this? What an extremely brave and kind thing your friend did. She should be proud and not give a moment's thought to those who attacked her in such a cowardly fashion.

Huge hugs to her - an example to us all.
 
One of the saddest posts I've read, and yet one of the best and bravest. So so sorry that she couldn't have had longer being cossetted and loved, but at least her last couple of months were filled with that.

RIP B and many hugs to her mum.

We need many more like you. Well done.
 
So sorry to hear this but how nice to know that B's last few months were happy and healthy - and its heartwarming to know there are people out there like your friend.

Shame on the nasty PM's - the whole point of the Forum is to seek advice and swap ideas, how sad she was villified in this fashion - I hope it hasn't put her off, we're not all like that :-)

Run free Sweet B x
 
RIP sweet B, you may now run free....
Im proud of B's mum and whoever has bad mouthed her should be ashamed of themselves, we need more people like this, well done hunny youve let B enjoy her last stretch and shown her love and happiness.
 
My heart goes out to B's mum, she did her very very best for B and that she spent her last few months of life being loved and cared for is just wonderful. B's mum you have a HUGE heart and I send you my heartfelt condolences at this very sad time, you are a wonderful lady who deserves to be respected and commended for taking a stand.

To those who are swift to judge, I truly hope you will in future, THINK before you comment and if you can't say something of value, then don't comment at all. The fact that someone is ASKING for advice doesn't mean they either want or need lambasting. So stop and read those replies in future before sending them. Yes, all of us are entitled to opinions, but think of the harm you may do as well.

RIP B, run free little one knowing you were loved and will be forever in the heart of your Mum. XX
 
B's mum needs a medal for what she does, it take's guts to say I WILL fix this poor unloved animal, and to try no matter what people say.

Well done to her and loads of ((((hugs)))) too.

Rip B aleast she kowns someone loved her at the end.
 
RIP B...you have touched so many hearts..and Scally, your post is so full of warmth and admiration for Bs Mum, she sounds a wonderful person.
If people dont ask, then how do we ever know anything. Im sorry that she had to endure any nastiness but she sounds so much better than this and will rise above it. Thank goodness this little mare and her mums paths crossed. It was meant to be. Her passing must be devastating for her owner but she can sleep easy knowing that she did not walk away and her girl knew only love and warmth at the end.
 
RIP B
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and ((((HUGS)))) for B's mum. I'm not sure I would be brave enough to take on a neglected equine, she should be very, very proud of her self.

Maybe I should sell my horse - after nearly six years of ownership I'm still asking questions. Does that make me an inadequate owner? Shame on those that were unkind when help/advice was requested.
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RIP B, it's so hard when you can see that all your hard work has payed off only for nature to decide it's their time. Well done B's mum for giving her the love she deserved x x
 
B's Mum gave B a dignified and happy end to her life, that she otherwise (in ALL possibility) would not have had. In life, it is so easy to turn the other cheek isn't it? B's Mum did not.

I'm sure it hurts so much right now B's Mum, but hopefully you will look back and realise that you gave B such Love and care at the end of her life.

((HUGS))) to you and B too in the juicy paddocks of heaven.
 
B's Mum should be so proud of herself for giving B lots of love and care in her final months. After being so badly let down by many people finally B came to know nothing but true love given freely by a person with a huge heart.

I'm so sorry that their time together has been cut short. Sleep well B, your last memories of your time on earth were such happy ones thanks to your mum. Glad you can take that with you over Rainbow Bridge, until you and your mum are together again always.
 
What a lovely thing to do, lucky B to have finally found someone to offer her those last few months of kindness. I find it very sad that B's mum doesn't want to come on here under her normal name - there are some very spiteful and thoughtless cowards on here.
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My heart goes out to B's mum, she did her very very best for B and that she spent her last few months of life being loved and cared for is just wonderful. B's mum you have a HUGE heart and I send you my heartfelt condolences at this very sad time, you are a wonderful lady who deserves to be respected and commended for taking a stand.

To those who are swift to judge, I truly hope you will in future, THINK before you comment and if you can't say something of value, then don't comment at all. The fact that someone is ASKING for advice doesn't mean they either want or need lambasting. So stop and read those replies in future before sending them. Yes, all of us are entitled to opinions, but think of the harm you may do as well.

RIP B, run free little one knowing you were loved and will be forever in the heart of your Mum. XX

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hear hear, i didn't know what to say but cannot put it better than that.
the fact that B's mum is not well off at the moment and yet gave her little rescue case everything she could possibly want and more, just for the hope of her having a nice summer, makes it even more admirable.
little B was bright and actually getting a teensy bit cheeky, she was feeling so much better in herself. she was the first one to whinny when someone walked onto the yard in the morning. i'm really glad to be able to say i spoilt her with a few polos here and there.
R.I.P. sweet little B, you knew you were loved and were stupendously lucky to be rescued in such a state and so well cared for in your final months. if only they could all be so blessed.
 
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