Lost a good pony today

leanin' H · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject: Lost a good pony today

I need a favor from ya'll tonight. We lost my wife's gelding today. He'd been acting lathargic but on feed for a couple of days. Last night while I was at work he got down during the night. We got him up and to the Vet but had to put him down. Ruptured intestine that surgery wouldnt help. She's had him longer than she's had me. Sure would appreciate kind thoughts sent her direction. "Dandy" was 16 and as gentle as a lamb. It's cold and pretty sad on the desert tonight.

WyomingRancher · Rancher Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 1615 Location: Wyoming

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a good horse is hard anytime, but especially one which has been a constant for so long in your life Crying or Very sad

. It's a tough deal for sure.

HAY MAKER · Rancher Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 8127 Location: Texas

Justin · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:09 pm Post subject:

so sorry to hear that Hs. both my wife and i have had to put down two of our favorite horses in the last 5-6 years. one because of colic and the other because of a horrible wire cut. believe me when i say, i know how you both feel. there is probably nothing anybody can say to make you feel better, but know we are thinking about you. hang in there.....

Northern Rancher · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject:

I never cried when they buried my parents or my brother but I bawled like a baby when I lost my little hopsing mare-don't if that makes me a bad guy or not. My thoughts go out to your Mrs.-I used that little horse like a car for fourteen years-hardly feel like saddling up any more. By the way you've got mail coming your way-I think you'll like it!!

gcreekrch · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:39 pm Post subject:

Sorry for your loss H's, as Haymaker said time heals. After a time you will be looking for a replacement to ease the empty spot Dandy has left.

I put a 26 year old mare that we raised from conception down this fall as the winters were getting to hard on her. I like to believe there is a heaven for animals also.

Regards, Gcreek

Northern Rancher · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject:

My old team just turned 20-there was a sale in town tonight but I couldn't bring myself to take them in-better let Megan come home and say her goodbyes.

burnt · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:51 pm Post subject:

So sorry to hear about your loss. That's gonna leave a big hole for sure. I hope time will help make it smaller.

Jassy · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject:

My heart goes out to your wife and you...I know exactly how you feel, we also lost an old gelding yesterday...It's tuff.. cause they are so much part of the family. Crying or Very sad

Faster horses · Rancher Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 18920 Location: SE MT

I'm so sorry to hear about losing your good horse. I know how you feel,
and you have my sympathy. Just try to remember the good times--it
will get easier with time, as Haymaker said. We've put down two
good old horse friends in the past few years and it doesn't get any easier.
Please know you are in our thoughts.

jingo2 · Member Joined: 06 Nov 2009 Posts: 848

We all been there.....always a sad deal.

per · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:17 am Post subject:

I'm with ya H and Mrs. H. Hard to loose a good furry friend. Something about a good loyal animal that is hard to describe.

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