Sleep tight my darling.

[TheresaW]

Today we said goodbye to Mac. As most of you know, I was struggling to get weight on him all summer, and was worried about him going through another winter. He had a vet check a few weeks ago, and this time she could hear some noises in his chest. I made the decision he could have another couple of weeks and he would go whilst he was still my boy, still boss of his little herd, and before the weather changed or he deteriorated.

Mac was the type of horse that once you met him, you never forgot him, not always for the best of reasons 😂. He could be arrogant, opinionated, rude you name it. He was also very very loving and looked after whoever was sitting on his back. We’ve had a lot of laughs over the years, and I’ve shed some tears, and I will miss him so much.

We went out with the hounds!

So many fun rides

Loved looking after the little people

The last time he was sat on around 3 years ago. He was given one last summer as his arthritis was getting worse. Living out just eating grass obviously worked wonders as he thrived again and came off the Bute.

With his besties.

Today before the vet came after eating a whole bag of stud muffins!

And finally, just because I love this pic, and it is Mac 😍

Run free handsome xx

 

[ester]

always a star! his snozzle in the second to last one is smoochable.

Am I right in thinking a hhoer came and rode him a few years ago?

I'm sure life won't be quite the same without him, and send you big hugs, but fab memories

 

[YorksG]

A brave decision,wisely made, thoughts with you this evening, he was a lovely looking chap

 

[TheresaW]

always a star! his snozzle in the second to last one is smoochable.

Am I right in thinking a hhoer came and rode him a few years ago?

I'm sure life won't be quite the same without him, and send you big hugs, but fab memories

Yes! Ruby D-G I think her user name was. What a good memory you have. He had a very kissable snozzle.

 

[ester]

I mostly remember how happy she was to come!

 

[AdorableAlice]

Treasure the memories and always remember he had the best of homes, wanted for nothing and was loved right to the end.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Wasn't he gorgeous?
A sad day but a timely decision is always best, if at all possible. Thinking of you.

 

[splashgirl45]

lovely tribute, such a sad time of year for so many on this forum but decisions being made for the benefit of the horses , sorry you had to lose your pal and please look after yourself.

 

[JFTDWS]

Handsome chap. Always a sad time, but you know you've done the best by him, and he's had a lovely life with you.

 

[DabDab]

Lovely memories. Sleep tight and have fun out there Mac x

 

[Dave's Mam]

Thinking of you. Night night pony.

 

[silv]

He looks like a real character and a grand old man right to the end. I am sure you will miss him dreadfully, he was obviously much loved.

 

[tankgirl1]

So sorry

 

[SEL]

Gorgeous chunky boy - great photos. So sorry you had to say goodbye xx

 

[Archangel]

I'm so sorry. Such an incredibly handsome boy.

 

[{97702}]

So brave of you to make the right choice for him TW, and such a hard decision to make. Thank you for being such a loving and caring owner, I know that is what Mac would be thinking right now xx

 

[AmyMay]

A wonderful tribute to your beautiful boy xxxx

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Oh what lovely memories you must have, he sounds like a real character.
{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

R.I.P. Mac.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Looks a lovely boy - thoughts sent you way along with vibes after this sad day. Night night Mac sleep well

 

[ImmyS]

A lovely post about a lovely boy. Sorry you had to say your goodbyes, but what a wonderful life it looks like you had together. xxx

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

What a wonderful life you had together. You've given him the kindest gift of running free now. My thoughts are with you.

 

[Pinkvboots]

So sorry x

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

So very sorry. He looks like a drawing by Charlie Macksey in the first with the young rider.

A beautiful boy who brought joy to many and you spared him any pain or discomfort.

Please take care of yourself, he wouldn't want you to he sad for ever.

 

[JJS]

What a handsome chap he was and what a wonderful life he lived. I'm so very sorry for your loss 😢

 

[BlackRider]

Mac sounds like a superstar - its the hardest decision in the world, I know it hurts, but nobody can take away the wonderful memories that you have xx

 

[Bertolie]

A lovely tribute to a lovely boy. Run free Mac x

 

[Reacher]

I must have missed your previous threads about him. Echo all the replies above, what a lovely tribute to him and also to you for giving him a good life. RIP Mac

 

[scats]

What a handsome boy and a very selfless decision by you.
Big hugs to you, take care of yourself xx

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Just couldn't bypass this post without saying how very sorry I am.

I've recently had my two oldies PTS (we did them together) as it just wouldn't have been fair to be putting them through another winter. One of the horses is the cob Bonzo in my profile pic.

Am missing them desperately, but it had to be done, no other option.

So sorry OP, it is never an easy decision; but you gave your lovely boy the very best of loving care and when he needed you the most, you didn't pass him on as "free to good home" as so many people do, you made the right choice for him, and the only choice that you could.

He would thank you with all his heart for that. Bless you.

 

[vmac66]

So sorry. Sleep tight Mac xx