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Thank you for your hugs and vibes this morning - I just wanted to share a few words to celebrate such an amazing little man who went this morning with dignity and love (and a tummy full of Polos!)

Riv was special to everyone who met him, as said by a non horsey friend - something about his eyes told you he was a good soul. I've had the most wonderful 6 years with him, he was my go anywhere do anything boy. When I went to see him I wanted to give up on riding having totally lost my confidence. Second time I sat on him I jumped 2"6 having not jumped for two years - it was pretty but I was smiling.

When he finally arrived home with me he didn't know the meaning of walk or stand on a hack or how to go forwards not backwards and rearing in the school, but I knew he was my forever friend. We worked on issues and soon could score a decent low 60% in a prelim dressage test but our main love was hacking (neither of us ever really got the jumping bug though we would go to the off cross country).

We have hacked for hours, in company and alone. But the best times where just the two of us - we'd go where the fancy took us and he always looked after me.

2 years ago River started to get poorly. He fought hard, and we did everything we could. I always said as long as you are happy little un I will do everything I can for you. Early spring this year we had a break through and I got to ride him again, only gently in walk, but it felt like heaven to be back on him again. Sadly as summer drew to a close he went down hill again, and on Saturday night he looked at me and said 'I'm tired Mum, tired of hurting and itching and fighting' so on Monday we called the vet.

Anyway sorry for the essay it helps to remember the good times about him... here are some pics so you can see what a beautiful lad he was.

Run free Riv Roo - your pain is over now & you were always loved...

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T, it won't be the same without him, even though I only knew him a short time. You were incredibly brave this morning and he isn't suffering anymore. Let me know if you need anything.
 
ah, they are the best time with your horse those solo hacks. RIP River, my old mare Misty will be up there waiting to play with you x
 
I am so so sorry to hear this but at the same time glad that you did the right thing and he is now in the huge paddock in the sky stuffing himself on grass in perfect peace.

Time heals the pain, but you never stop missing them.
 
Thank you everyone - he was a special special man - even the vet cried a bucket... Apparently 'he was a dude and one of my favs' she said...

I do hope he's causing havoc up there - it was his favourite thing to do!!!
 
I'm so sorry. Such a short life but one well lived and well loved. Sometimes they do just tell you and all you can do is listen and act.

So pleased he went peacefully and with dignity. Lots of hugs (((((((((((((())))))))))))
 
Oh no not River
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I loved your pictures and hearing about him, def one of my HHO faves. He had a wonderful life with you and you have done the kindest thing for him. RIP River xx
 
What a lovely boy, your friend was right he had very kind eyes. Run free River, my Boy Merlin will also be there to play with. Take care, be prepared to cry for at the drop of a hat over the coming days and weeks but it does get better xxx
 
Bugger I'm crying.... RIP fella and hugs to you. It's never easy - I've had to make a few decisions over the years on my beloved animals but it's always been in their best interests and not mine. Hurts like hell but you know You have done the right thing by them. xxxx
 
OMG. all these sad posts tonight.
You poor people. I have had to have a horse PTS and the pain is so bad but it does get better over time.Just try to remember all the good times you had together and know in your heart that the right decision has been made.
There is a great poem in a post further up. Made me cry.
 
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