Pretty tragic weekend for me :(
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Sush ... being a past horse owner and a horse lover for life I truly understand what you are going through . You always wonder " what if " .... but it's hard to place blame . Our last 2 foundered .... one found dead and one had to be put down . Both were retired from the show circuit and were boarded . It was devastating. I really can feel your pain . Remember Cabaret as a free spirit running free .... maybe next to Blue and Kal . ((((( HUGS ))))).
Thank you guys so much 
I really do feel such an awesome sense of comfort from all the kind words and HUGS. I'm doing fine as of now, just hope to be able to eat and sleep normally soon. They will be cremating her this week and I'll be going back down south to collect her ashes. I think I'll spread them out in the ocean...I always wanted to bring her there, never had the chance. I know she would have loved it
I really do feel such an awesome sense of comfort from all the kind words and HUGS. I'm doing fine as of now, just hope to be able to eat and sleep normally soon. They will be cremating her this week and I'll be going back down south to collect her ashes. I think I'll spread them out in the ocean...I always wanted to bring her there, never had the chance. I know she would have loved it
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The Rainbow Bridge For Horses
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
when their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where beloved creatures find rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Til The Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed.
Their bodies have healed with strength imbued.
They trot through the grass without even a care,
Til one day they whinny and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes sharp and alert.
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the herd.
For just at that second, there's no room for remorse.
As they see each other...one person...one horse.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart
Has turned to joy once more in each heart.
They nuzzle with a love that will last forever.
And then, side-by-side, they cross over...together.
Author unknown...
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
when their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where beloved creatures find rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Til The Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed.
Their bodies have healed with strength imbued.
They trot through the grass without even a care,
Til one day they whinny and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes sharp and alert.
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the herd.
For just at that second, there's no room for remorse.
As they see each other...one person...one horse.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart
Has turned to joy once more in each heart.
They nuzzle with a love that will last forever.
And then, side-by-side, they cross over...together.
Author unknown...
Oh Sush.....I can't express in words how terribly sorry I am for this devestating loss. It is so sad that I can't stop my own tears after reading you post.... and that Rainbow Bridge poem is so intensly bitter-sweet. I don't know how or when you'll begin to feel better. You'll just have to grieve in your own, personal way. Your b.f. must be of comfort to you. It will just take time before some of the edge of the pain is lifted. I send my thoughts and prayers to you. I'm so very, very sorry.
(((((hugs)))))
(((((hugs)))))
Love the poem!!! Except Kal would nip Blue and off they would run !! A love hate relationship .! I think one of the saddest passing was at a horse show . A show buddy of ours went to a show in Michigan . When we pulled in and the girls were hacking their horses, they came across his trailer . EliN's horse shied when he saw a tarp covering a horse . It had been raining and when he backed his horse from the trailer , his nose touched the metal trailer and a puddle that had a live wire exposed . Instant electrocution ! It bothered both the horses and the people as it was a great jumper .
Thanks for the poem...I printed it Grammy...ooohhh that was probably a horrible thing to see. I guess I'm thankful I did'nt have to actually be the one to wintness Cab's death. From what I hear it was pretty graphic, I wouldn't even walk over to the spot even though it had been washed. I'm sure in many ways it could have been worse.
Grammy...ooohhh that was probably a horrible thing to see. I guess I'm thankful I did'nt have to actually be the one to wintness Cab's death. From what I hear it was pretty graphic, I wouldn't even walk over to the spot even though it had been washed. I'm sure in many ways it could have been worse.
Horses are fearful, often very flighty animals. One of my Arabian mares and I had a freaky thing happen, but it wouldn't have killed her.....but could have me. I was kicked in the head. It was an accident. She didn't mean to, but we were both on the ground and her hind hoof clipped my just inside of my eye brow. Off to the hospital I went. So, I suppose, had it been just a little harder or over a tad to the right or left, a person or two would have been sad, just not me. I wouldn't have known any better. heh, heh.
This way, you're the one left with the grieving and it really sucks. I am truly sorry and sad for you and what you have to deal with. Anytime you feel like talking or sharing memories....when you're feeling up to it, do know that we're here to listen and share. (((Hugs)))
This way, you're the one left with the grieving and it really sucks. I am truly sorry and sad for you and what you have to deal with. Anytime you feel like talking or sharing memories....when you're feeling up to it, do know that we're here to listen and share. (((Hugs)))
"I'm sorry" seems like such an empty thing to say, but I am. When we were both posting about our horses a while ago, I remember thinking how incredibly proud and pleased you seemed with Cabaret; how tragic that relationship never got to really blossom.
I found this poem online ages ago, and have kept a copy printed out, knowing I would need it eventually.
I'll Lend You For A Little While
"I'll lend you for a little while
my grandest foal," He said.
"For you to love while she's alive
and mourn when she is dead.
It may be one or twenty years,
or days or months, you see,
but will you, 'til I take her back,
take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
and should her stay be brief,
you'll have treasured memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return,
but there are lessons taught on earth
I want this foal to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
in my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
with trust, I've chosen you.
Now will you give her total love,
not think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come here
to take her back again?
I know you'll give her tenderness
and love will bloom each day,
and for the happiness you've known,
forever grateful stay.
But should I come and call her home
much sooner than you'd planned,
you'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and some day, understand."
RIP Cab...you were clearly loved.
I found this poem online ages ago, and have kept a copy printed out, knowing I would need it eventually.
I'll Lend You For A Little While
"I'll lend you for a little while
my grandest foal," He said.
"For you to love while she's alive
and mourn when she is dead.
It may be one or twenty years,
or days or months, you see,
but will you, 'til I take her back,
take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
and should her stay be brief,
you'll have treasured memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return,
but there are lessons taught on earth
I want this foal to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
in my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
with trust, I've chosen you.
Now will you give her total love,
not think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come here
to take her back again?
I know you'll give her tenderness
and love will bloom each day,
and for the happiness you've known,
forever grateful stay.
But should I come and call her home
much sooner than you'd planned,
you'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and some day, understand."
RIP Cab...you were clearly loved.
Thank you Boston. That Poem makes you look at death in a different way. Like God's just lettin us borrow them for a little while. It lifted a little off my heart. I had not nearly enough time to really get to know her or watch her grow up. I had some high hopes for her and I and it's hard not to think...what if I never sent her to training and did it myself, what if I'd sent her somewhere else...she'd still be alive. I'm trying to keep those kind of "what if" thoughts out of my head because it is what it is...nothing is going to change what happened. I just have to work on appreciating her life that I did get to experience and remember it in a wonderful light.
