Sleep tight my baby boy.

[ycbm]

Thank you everyone, losing him here, in a country that has been so unpleasant to live in, has been so tough. I begged the vet practice for the most senior vet and they sent the amazing older gent that came a few years ago when my little lad had colic. He was amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful passing. Poor hubby is very traumatised but coping, as he held him, while I had the rest of his herd in the barn distracted so they couldn’t see anything.

It’s incredibly different here, having to move him ourselves yesterday to leave out for collection today was very tough, as theres no angels here that turn up and move and load while you make yourself scarce like there is in the UK. We had to move him a long way to the roadside and I had to keep reminding myself that it’s no longer him, so he will forgive me for leaving him there alone overnight. Thank god the Wolves did not come last night.

We sat out later on having a drink and hubby (the calmest person in the world), gasped and said look up, there’s an angel with a “H” on its back (he doesn’t tend to believe in things like this usually) and there was the most incredible sight in the sky, it had started to fade by the time I grabbed my phone but we were both so shocked that there was a clear letter “H” on a cloud that resembled no other clouds in the sky.

I’ll post the photo but please, please, please, if you don’t believe in signs or want to dismiss it, please don’t comment, just scroll on by, as this imagine in the sky has helped us massively to know he’s ok.

I sent it to friends, who immediately said they saw a horses head to the right, with doves next to it and the letter “H” for Harry (which was unbelievably clear before I grabbed my phone). I hope this photo might give comfort to anyone else going through/having gone through similar.

I'm so sorry to read how difficult it was to give your boy the end he deserved, but I hope you can take comfort from him having reached a great age, had a lovely life with you, and not having to be unsettled at his age by the move back to the UK. I hope the move goes well for the rest of you.

 

[TheBigPony]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had the most wonderful relationship.

 

[vmac66]

So sorry

 

[babymare]

Just so sorry x

 

[TPO]

Very sorry for your loss.

How lucky you both were to have each other for those 15 years.

Thinking of you x

 

[Rumtytum]

So very sorry Maxidoodle. You gave the boy the very best life and when it was time to go you didn’t shirk from doing the right thing. There is no greater love.

 

[eahotson]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[twofatladies88]

So sorry- sleep tight little Harry x

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

I’m sorry for your loss.

 

[TheOldTrout]

So sorry for your loss, he looked a lovely little fellow.

 

[Haniki]

So sorry for your loss.x

 

[MrsMozartleto]

I'm so sorry.

As you say, until the Bridge

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I just wanted to say a big thank you, to everyone who has helped in the past with my questions about how to get things sorted, to get my little boy back to the UK. Sadly it was not to be and he isn’t coming home, which has stripped all the excitement out of finally getting home, as we are so desperately unhappy where we are.

“Yesterday my heart was broken, for you, my little boy, left this world and cantered off over rainbow bridge. You were 33 years old and you came into my life 15 years ago, when I found you in a terrible condition, we’ve hardly been apart in those past 15 years, with me never wanting to leave your side, as you have only truly trusted me.

I’m so proud to have been able to be your human, the one person you allowed to do anything to, when you remained so wary of everyone else. We shared a bond and you knew I would always keep you safe and never fail you.

Yesterday was the hardest day, you trusted mummy right up to the end and I am so incredibly proud of you little man, I will see you again, I’m sure. I’ll continue to look after your herd, who you so diligently took care of, mummy’s got this now Harry, you rest now little man. My heart has broken and a huge chunk has left with you. I hope you know how much you are still loved.”

so sorry you lost your little one.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Im so sorry @Maxidoodle

 

[misst]

It's always hard to lose a horse you love but worse when circumstances make it harder. I am so sorry for your loss. x run free and wait at the bridge little man x

 

[Snow Falcon]

So sorry. Rest peacefully Harry.

 

[Reacher]

Very sorry. RIP Harry

 

[Maxidoodle]

Thank you so much to everyone who replied, I’m so very grateful. I’ve not been logged in as had to come to terms with my baby being gone. I’m definitely feeling a little easier about things. He’d been such a big character in the herd, it’s been a huge surprise to see the herd Totally settled, all are more chatty and it really does seem like their characters are coming out. He was timid and spooky and could set the herd off so easily, it’s amazing to see how calm they all are and there’s no ears back anymore, no squealing at the gate and fighting, as he was obsessed with standing right up behind my mare.

I miss him so much but it is really nice to see the herd being so much more settled than ever. We have just under 4 weeks until moving date, so it’s lovely they’re all doing well with the loss.

 

[cauda equina]

Good luck with the move, I hope it all goes smoothly

 

[Maxidoodle]

Good luck with the move, I hope it all goes smoothly

Thank you so much. x