Sad goodbye to a much loved mare

[spotty_pony]

Sadly I had to let my beautiful old mare go on Saturday evening.

I am pretty sure she had had a seizure just one hour after I had turned her out, but luckily so found her. Vet diagnosed colic and I am not Vet but all of the symptoms to me point to a seizure or a stroke.

I held her in my arms for the last hour of her life. And made the decision to let her rest in peace. At 29 years old, it really wouldn’t have been fair to put her through any more. She was cantering happily down the field just two hours earlier and as much as it broke my heart, I knew I had to let her go. She will be back with Alfie now who some of you may remember, I sadly lost back in February.

Rest in Peace Pixie, you were much loved and will be sadly missed. ?

 

[AmyMay]

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[janem_g]

She does indeed look much loved. Take care of yourself xx

 

[poiuytrewq]

So sorry.
She was a beautiful girl, Big hugs.

 

[[153312]]

She was gorgeous, so sorry for your loss. Rest easy Pixie x

 

[stangs]

So sorry for your loss. From the pictures, it’s clear how much you loved her, and how much she cared about you too x

 

[Spottyappy]

So sorry for your loss, she was beautiful.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I'm so sorry!

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

Sleep well lovely girl, I remember your cheeky face and how even as a late teenager people weren't allowed to jump you.....not because you couldn't, but because you really could and terrified people ? She had the best retirement and all love anyone could have given her with you SP, big hugs xxx

 

[Jeni the dragon]

I'm so sorry. Please take care of yourself.

 

[Ratface]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your lovely mare. Deep condolences.

 

[Snow Falcon]

The heartache felt cannot be underestimated. Sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. X

 

[ycbm]

I held her in my arms for the last hour of her life.

She was a lucky girl you were there for her and she went knowing how loved she was. You made the right decision, I'm sorry it hurts so much to do.
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[DizzyDoughnut]

I'm so sorry. She was beautiful x

 

[Rumtytum]

So sorry SP for your loss, RIP beautiful Pixie.

 

[sky1000]

I'm very sorry for your loss. But it does make me a bit happy to hear how an older horse was loved and looked after until the end.

 

[paddy555]

so sorry. Take comfort in the fact you found her so quickly. RIP Pixie

 

[millikins]

She was a splendid old lady, RIP Pixie.

 

[NightStock]

She looks very content in all of those photos, take care of yourself x

 

[Shilasdair]

But what a happy life she had, lucky horse.
Hurts, though, I know.

 

[Uliy]

Goodnight beautiful girl What a wonderful age!

 

[PurBee]

Sad to read of your loss SP….big hug x…..you gave her a dignified, peaceful, comforting end to a wonderfully long life, which is the best any of us horseowners could ever hope for when the end comes. I hope that comforts you too.
I love her multi-coloured mane and the pic of you hugging, that’s one to treasure …another big hug ?

 

[MuddyMonster]

I'm so, so sorry ? What a life she had & a relationship you shared.

Sending you so much love. Xx

 

[mini_b]

I am so sorry, thank you for sharing those lovely photos.
I have no words because there are none, it’s so hard

 

[eahotson]

So sorry for your loss.She had a wonderful life.

 

[wispagold]

I'm so sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful mare

 

[SEL]

I'm so sorry - that was a great age xx

 

[cauda equina]

What a dear sweet face she had, I am so sorry xx

 

[TinseLeneHorse]

Sorry for your loss. Sleep tight old girl.

 

[TPO]

So sorry for your loss ? she was lucky to have you as her person, take care