Will and Cat RIP *pics*

Vizslak

Vizslak

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Hi guys. Thank you all for your support, comments, pms and kind words last week. Much appreciated.
I am doing ok, I miss them an awful lot obviously, still look out the window or up on the hill on my way home about a dozen times a day and think I can see them there. It's difficult to remember they have gone. However, each time I do that and I realise they aren't it doesn't hit me like a brick and get me upset which I thought it would. Remarkably I am very at peace with the whole thing and can look at pictures etc and laugh or smile instead of cry. I'm very glad I was with them at the end, it has far from haunted me and I am pleased to be able to remember 2 happy, healthy horses and not 2 poorly, old horses.
Also very pleased with the way I planned things and the way they went, who was there etc, it all went smoothly and I'm confident it was the best end possible for them both.
Anyway I wanted to share these pictures with you all. They were taken on tuesday evening by a friend of mine, they were pts on weds morning at 9am. I think they are stunning pictures and I will treasure them forever. Beware those feeling sensitive, they are quite emotive I think.
Enjoy.
Sorry its a fb link...if problem with permissions let me know and I will change them.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=244990&id=578225843&l=1f5279ddff
 
They are wonderful. Had me in tears. What lovely pics you will have to cherish of happy horses with there amazing owner who did the right thing for them :)
 
what lovely lovely photos, they convey happy contented horses. The one of them syncronised dancing looks like they are doing the hokey cokey! And love the last few - the contrast with the sky if perfect. What a great thing to treasure their memories by. I am glad you are at peace with the situation, and can cherish the lives they had.
 
Damn that made me cry too. Lovely pictures and how brave were you?! I would have been in pieces just for the photos. Well done for making the right decision for your lovely horses xx
 
Thanks guys, sorry to have made some of you cry!
Forgot to add...for the sake of my photographer friends reputation, these are simply the raw images straight from the camera, the more special ones will be edited at a later date.
To those that asked, I'm sorry I really don't want to start typing out about the reasons behind what happened last week all over again. For no other reason than its a pretty long story! It is obviously in my past posts if you want to look, there was a rather long thread about it and a few more since.
 
RIP Will and Cat, what amazing photos. I don't know your full story, but am a bit of a 'lurker' in AAD and have seen some of your recent posts. I really admire you for making such a brave but near impossible decision, I'm sure not everyone would be able to do so. It seems that you made the right decision for your horses and I'm sure that being able to do it in such a controlled planned way must have helped you all in some way.

The photos are amazing, what a lovely way to remember them; there are sopme clearly special moments captured there - well done to the photographer too.

All the best for the future - glad to see on the other thread that you have found a house for you and your pack x.
 
Ah yes the cottage...found the next day after I recieved a impromptu phone call from an old farmer type asking if I wanted a house! It may sound silly but I feel like it was their parting gift to me, like they arranged it somehow, they wanted to return the favour and make sure I was safe too..............ok now I'm in tears :(
 
Doesn't sound silly at all - I agree with Laura, it's a lovely thought that they are repaying your consideration for them.
 
Ah yea...had to be you didnt it slinks!! :p :D It was the only flaming bit left in all my paddocks, I borrowed a ragfork a few weeks back and when I returned it I said, I bet I missed one! When I walked the dogs that evening there it was in the most obvious flaming place virtually right on the track!!! haha!
 
Absolutely lovely photos, have been following your story and so admire you for making a very brave and imo absolutely the right one for your beautiful horses. If only more owners had the same consideration there would be so much less suffering! Your horses were very lucky to have you.
 
Photos are fantastic. The love in your eyes for them and the love in their eyes for you shines through the most. Special horses and a special person for ensuring their future, keep those happy memories alive. XX
 
Had me in tears too! They are beautiful. Such kind eyes. You made a brave decision but clearly the kindest one.


RIP Will and Cat.

Sorry. Not very good with words
so (((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))
 
Awww vislask, my thoughts are with you, just looking at the photos made my eyes water, you can see the love between yous, they look incredibly healthy and dont look old! You must of been the best mother to them. I really hope the situation will get better for you.

RIP Will and Cat xxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Beautiful pictures of two beautiful horses and loving owner - a brave and very tough decision.

RIP lovelies.

I confess to unashamed sobbing over your situation and how difficult this decision must have been for you - wishing you all the best for brighter times ahead and hugs for now.
 
Lovely pictures, well done for making such a difficult decision.

I'm glad you've found somewhere to live and hope things start to improve for you.

Take care and big hugs!
 
hannabanana said:
Awww vislask, my thoughts are with you, just looking at the photos made my eyes water, you can see the love between yous, they look incredibly healthy and dont look old! You must of been the best mother to them. I really hope the situation will get better for you.

RIP Will and Cat xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Cat wasnt old really (the bigger of the two), she was retired through injury, she was 18 this year. Will the pony was 31, I've owned him for 14 years.
 
To be honest Jen...neither can I! It's amazing what we can cope with when we have to. I have been stunned at how ok I am, and feel a little guilty that I am tbh. Perhaps it will hit me hard at a later date, I don't know, but for the moment apart from the odd tear I am ok and very content in the knowledge that my babies are together and safe. x
 
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