Tuesday, August 16, 2011

very sad day


Today the barn manager's horse was euthanized due to complications of the injury he sustained three weeks ago. It was really the right decision but that didn't make it any easier.

It occurred to me that it's rarely the bad horses who have to die. It's rarely the owners who really don't care about their animals who lose them to freak accidents. Instead, it's typically the friendliest and sweetest horse in the barn who belongs to the most caring, diligent owner. This was the case today and our hearts all broke for her.

The only good news was that he went surrounded by love. If any horse has pony heaven waiting for him, this horse does.

Rest in peace, Lucky.

9 comments:

  1. That is sad and yes, it is double sad to lose the ones that are loved the most.

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  2. Horribly sad. Fencing injuries are just depressing. I got to see that the hard way just last year. Sorry about the bad day. Hugs:(

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  3. Oh Kate! I'm so very sorry.
    Terry at Moondance

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  4. That is so sad. It's always hard to see nice horses go. Sending good thoughts to your barn!

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  5. It really is heartbreaking when something like that happens.
    R.I.P Lucky

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  6. Really sad, but I can tell you it's never easy no matter what the situation. I had to assist a vet with putting down a horse earlier this year, whose owner really didn't care much about him at all, and my heart broke just as much. I'm so sorry for the loss you're all feeling right now, but I am sure that there's a pony heaven.

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  7. I think that's one of the prices we pay for surrounding ourselves with great horses and great people who love them.

    So sorry for your barn's loss.

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  8. It breaks my heart to hear that.

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  9. Everything you have said is true, and I'm so sorry to hear about Lucky. She was indeed lucky to be loved by so many. Lilly and I send our very best wishes to all who loved her.

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