RIP Tommy

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Sadly my horse, Tommy Brown passed away yesterday at a hunter trial competition in Cambridge. He collapsed towards the end of the course and up until then he showed no signs of any problems and was enjoying himself. I did walk/trot most of the course as it was a hot day and a long course, although he did become a bit over exuberant coming towards home. At least he went doing something he enjoyed. He was 15 years old and was otherwise very fit and healthy and had not shown any previous signs of having any problems; competing at the same competition last year and being placed at local competitions only a few weeks ago.

I have owned him for over 2 years now and he has been such a star. He loved hacking out and jumping and was a pleasure to be around, he’ll be missed by all that knew him.

RIP Tommy, I’ll miss you.
 
RIP Tommy

It's good that you know he went doing something he loved, sadly sometimes hearts do just stop beating for unexpected reasons, just before the weekend my friend lost a family member who came home from work, went to lie down for a rest and never woke up. She discovered he had died when she took him a cup of tea as she usually did.

I hope you can remember the good times and smile through your sadness.
 
At least you be comforted by the fact he went off doing something he obviously enjoyed

I'm also pleased you aren't hurt.

Best Wishes to you OP.
 
As posted previously, big hugs to you and RIP Tommy. As others have said, he went having the time of his life and with his loving mum by his side xx
 
It could have happened on a hack or anywhere, particularly as you were not going particularly fast. It is a horrible thing to happen to anyone. He was obviously enjoying himself. Poor Tommy, and poor you.
 
Very sorry for your loss. Tommy went quickly, doing something he enjoyed, which I hope brings some measure of comfort to you.
 
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