Thank you all very much for you kind words, I wanted to reply last night to you all but had a bit of a sob instead.
Its not until I look at the pics I realise we actually achived a fair bit, not on paper but I massively over horses myself when I bought him yet I managed to step up and learn to ride him. He taught me so much and gave me a real taste of what a proper talented horse felt like, there wasnt a feeling like it jumping over big fences on him.
Thank you all again
What an incredibly lucky horse to have an owner like you- such a brave personality to put your own horses needs before your own, it really is inspirational of you. x
What a lovely horse he was Vam. I'm sorry that you were unable to get him better. Your pictures made me shed a few tears as it reminds me of how precious the good times are with my boy xx
I remember seeing a few of these photos before and commenting on how beautiful he was. I am truly sorry you have lost him, i can tell just looking at your face you adored him and he you. You are a wonderful caring owner, he was very lucky to have you x
OMG I am so sorry, I was thinking about you and him the other day, as I remember you had field issues and was even going to PM about things like turnout, yards etc but I am glad I didnt as would have been atrocious timing. You achieved lots and you always seemed in awe that you owned a horse like him. xx
I know we don't know each other, and I rarely comment on threads like this but I couldn't read this and not comment. Looking at the photos, you can see what a happy horse he was. In every picture, you can feel it. And you look so proud to be on board. A true partnership, you clearly loved each other very much.
I am so very, truly sorry for your loss. A brave and selfless decision on your part. My most sincere condolences x