Update: deep breath, pulling socks up and continuing to sparkle.

I'm normally a lurker, but absolutely love reading your posts, so just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about CS.
And best of luck with your youngster, who is stunning :) look forward to many more sparkly pics!!
 
I saw on FB, but will say again - you did a fantastic job with CS, and got so much out of him that would never have been found by anyone else. To get a tricky horse like him to Inter 1 is no mean feat!!! I'm gutted for you that it has ended as it has, but such a huge well done to both you and him for everything you have achieved.

Goofy will never replace him, but I hope you have just as much success and fun with him but with less heartache.

All my love x
 
As everyone has said, so sorry to hear about CS. And you have my utmost respect, it is one of the hardest decisions to make even when it is the right one, especially when you love them so much. Hugs xx

Your new baby looks stunning, looking forward to many exciting posts about him in the future :)
 
So sorry to hear about your loss. He was a very special horse and you've done the right thing by him. I am looking forward to more Fig and Goofy reports - Best of Luck :)
 
I can only imagine how awful a time you have been through with all this. So sorry. Horses can be such heartbreakers but I hope Goofy can cheer you up and be a bit of a silver lining to this cloud.
 
I've said it before & I'll say it again, CS was a very, very lucky horse & if anything your decision to PTS just reiterates that.

Just seeing how far you took a damaged ex-racer gets me insanely excited for what you will achieve with a blank canvas bred & built for the job!
 
I had no idea about CS. So sorry to hear this, I used to enjoy seeing the updates and pictures and wondering if my ex-racehorse would ever be half as good (he won't!).

New horse looks lovely!
 
Am so sorry to hear this news. I normally lurk and have always enjoyed reading your updates and marvelling at how clean and tidy you and your sister always look (I - for some reason- can never manage this the mud just jumps up and hugs me).

For what it's worth it's never an easy decision and it's even harder to make if you never have a definitive answer. Sometimes you just have to go with your gut feeling. All the diagnostic techniques in the world will not show up what may be a very deep rooted issue. So therefoe I take my hat off to you for your bravery and tenacity with cs - even up to the end. I hope if I am ever in a similar position I too can do the same.

Good luck for the future.
 
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I've said it before & I'll say it again, CS was a very, very lucky horse & if anything your decision to PTS just reiterates that.

Just seeing how far you took a damaged ex-racer gets me insanely excited for what you will achieve with a blank canvas bred & built for the job!
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This totally....was in awe of what you achieved with such a beautiful but very tricky TB so cannot wait to see what you do with Goofy...........

So sorry and shocked to have read this but as others have said I hope Goofy eases your pain.xx
 
Nothing to add that everyone else hasn't. Just want to add my condolences to you both and all at Sparkle Towers. RIP CS.
'Go Goofy Go' banners shall now wave!!!
 
Goofy doing pretty well considering just how little he had done-he's pretty good at having front feet picked out just rather wary of hinds, has got the rug on/off thing down pat, had his mane tidied a bit and got used to the shiney spray!

He's an absolute doll in the field, always coming over to say hi whilst im poo picking and is pretty good at leading in and out, tends to be quick out and slow in but is happy to be corrected to walk at the shoulder.

he's just an all round very nice chap and i hope he stays that way even when the hormones start flowing!
 
I follow you on fb and posted on there, but I wanted to reiterate the thoughts of others on here to say how saddened I was to hear of your loss. CS was such a star and how you produced such a tricky horse so beautifully and sympathetically is inspiring it really is!!! You should be very proud of him and you, but mostly of your ability to do right by him at the end. I admire you for that too!!

Goofy looks wonderful he really does. I'm looking forwards to the updates!!!
 
Sorry to hear about CS :(.
I too have been there and got bogged down by do gooders, so ended up keeping my intentions to myself.
I couldn't have done more for mine, my perseverance ran into many years, as I am sure you did for CS.

I hope Goofy gives you many years of fun and doesn't make you have to use some skills CS taught you so well!!
 
Another reiterating my thoughts from facebook, admiring Goofy and also just want to tell you that above all else the way you have handled yourself throughout this horrible time (in particular the nastiness from the poster on here) just oozes class and elegance.

Go forth and Goofarkle - Goofy/Sparkle!!
 
Sorry to hear the news about CS, such a tough call :(

How cool is Goofy?! Are you going to keep him entire? And how big do you think he'll make?
 
ha ha ha i love Goofarkle!!!!!!!

im not very good with youngstock height tbh......but anything from 15.2-17hh is fine with me so im not too worried where he ends up. He looks a lot bigger when moving than stood up but i suspect is a similar height to Fig atm, certainly feels no bigger when stood grooming him. so if he's about 15.1hh now, and he was actually 2 in May this year, what do we think HHO peeps?

The rough plan is that as long as he stays a nice person (and he really is not colty at all atm) he can keep his nuts and we will try and grade him with the AES as a 4yo when under saddle.
 
eek! i mean it wouldnt be the end of the world, it might be a bit of a squeeze to get him on the lorry but i wouldnt be heartbroken if he did grow taller.

ideally 16-17hh but i ride all sorts of all sizes so im not too fussed :)
 
Condolences about CS, it's tough when you have to make that decision, but when something isn't fixable/recoverable (ykwim) it's always better for the horse

Goofy looks very smart, I'm really looking forward to seeing him grow & develop with you (FB follower mainly)
 
amage said:
Another reiterating my thoughts from facebook, admiring Goofy and also just want to tell you that above all else the way you have handled yourself throughout this horrible time (in particular the nastiness from the poster on here) just oozes class and elegance.
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My sentiments exactly! Am really pleased to see you back posting here.
 
Another reiterating fb statements, but many of us know what a hard decision you have taken. It's just awful, but you can see from all the condolences on here and fb that CS was a very popular and loved horse who will be missed.

I'm also concerned about Goofy's age :p thank god for Fig! It's interesting that you've gone for a warmblood this time! He looks absolutely beautiful. Did you fancy something a bit more naturally dressage orientated?
 
Was very sorry to hear of your loss, a very sad situation but handled in the kindest of ways. I hope Goofy brings you lost of happiness and I look forward to seeing pics of him in his bling in the future!
 
Sorry to hear about CS.

Goofy looks lovely. I have just had trouble naming a new horse - I think I should have delegated the naming to you two 😊
 
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