RIP Ljubica

[Binkybex]

This morning my beautiful old mare was put to sleep. I knew this day was coming but that hasn't made it easier. She damaged a ligament over ten years ago and it was pronounced as a degenerative injury. For that time she has been a fabulous brood mare and field ornament, but she slowly lost the flexibility of the leg and although she wasn't in pain she found it difficult to carry the weight of a turnout rug and we worried that she might fall in the field. So the decision was made that once the weather turned this year we would say goodbye to her.

This mare gave me the confidence to get back in to jumping proper sized fences after a nasty rotational fall on my event pony. She made the move from ponies to horses easy on me. She hunted like a dream jumping 5 bar gates and hedges with ease, although she was an Arab she was pulled and plaited out hunting and people were always surprised to find out that she was actually a "mad Arab"! She would SJ courses of over 4 foot and I was going to affiliate her but never had the chance.

Since her injury she gave us 4 fabulous foals, 2 are purebreds and champions in the show ring and the one I have which is an Anglo is going to do her first BE Novice this weekend. I hope she makes her mother proud and manages to get round without dumping me!

Please excuse the photos my riding has improved a lot in the past ten years I promise you

I will always miss you luby loo

 

[Geraldine]

So sorry for your loss.

RIP lovely girl. xxxx

 

[Persephone]

I'm so sorry.

What a beautiful mare.

 

[Spotsrock]

What a beautiful mare, am now sat at desk crying. xx

 

[Storminateacup]

You did the right thing, it was time, its still very sad for you though, at least you have her progeny to sweeten things and carry forward the memories in a positive way.

 

[beckieswann]

awww what beautiful memories and a beautiful mare... x

 

[Faro]

Thinking of you and sending hugs.

RIP lovely girl.

 

[Chestnutmare]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful girl, her babies will make both her and you very proud I'm sure!

My heart goes out to you and send you lots of hugs

R.I.P little girl
xxx

 

[Binkybex]

Thanks guys.

Cai, I cried my eyes out writing that, it took me ages but it feels good to tell you all about her. She deserves that.

 

[pookie]

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. RIP Ljubica xx

 

[sweetblossom]

Aww started crying the second I read your post, the photos of her are gorgeous. Sending you massive hugs. Now I have a lump as big as an apple in my throat XX

 

[the watcher]

((Hugs to you))

She had a wonderful life and this was the right time.

 

[stacey_lou]

Am so so sorry huni, chin up and think of all the good times, hopefully theyll make you smile

 

[Hovis_and_SidsMum]

Shes was lovely and obviously very much loved.
RIP pretty girl

 

[PinkFairy]

So sorry for your loss, massive hugs to you hun. R.I.P. to a stunning little horse. X

 

[Archangel]

What a lovely mare and look at her with her foal. RIP Ljubica.

 

[Daffodil]

A lovely girl with a beautiful and noble face... there's something about Arabs that is very special. I hope it's some comfort that you have her daughter with you, and good luck over the weekend with her first event. I'm sure she'll do her mum proud. xxx

 

[picolenicole]

(((hugs))) RIP what I lovely girl!!

 

[TicTac]

Such lovely photos and nice memories for you. ((((((((( Hugs)))))))

 

[Skippydo]

How brave you are making such a difficult decision, but the right one.
You have wonderful memories of her and they will live on with you forever.

RIP Luby Loo

 

[kellyeaton]

so sorry for your loss the pics are lovely. R.I.P.xx

 

[WoopsiiD]

What a beautiful mare.
RIP
and good luck with her daughter, I hope you have many more years of happiness.
x

 

[Divasmum]

Sad day for you. X

 

[MardyMare]

She was very pretty. What a good time the two of you had. Remember those now, RIP Ljubica x

 

[MurphysMinder]

She looked a lovely mare, and you have done the right thing by her. Treasure your memories and photos. RIP Ljubica

 

[MrsMozart]

Beautiful girl. RIP.

Hugs.

 

[Faithkat]

Bex, I am SO sorry to hear about your lovely mare. There's nothing that can be said that will help the grief - just to let you know I'm thinking of you and know exactly how you feel. Big hugs

Love

Kate

 

[Echo Bravo]

What a beautiful mare and you have many happy memiors

 

[rubyrumba]

What a gorgeous girl and her memory will live on in her daughter. Sounds like you have a lot of amazing memories to keep you going. x

 

[mrgoop]

So sorry, (((hugs)))
You did a very brave thing, and made a decision that you know was right for you darling mare
RIP beautiful girl
xx