Waaaaay OT: Think good thoughts

Dear Joan, I'm so sorry for you.. Animals are so amazing and it is so hard to loose one that is a part of your life. I never realized how individual horses were until my daughters started riding lessons. Every horse reacts to things and learns things in different ways. And they quickly learn who carries treats (I do) and they all react to distractions, like deer next to the outdoor ring, in different ways. And one horse that is pushy in the indoor ring, is afraid of the stream on the trail. But we are so lucky to have great memories of animals in our lives. I think of that when I remember my dogs. Sincerely, Margaret

Joan- I'm so sorry for your loss. You've done a very brave and noble thing to put your horse's health and quality of life above your own needs. A lot of people might not understand that the bond between a horse and its "person" can be as fervent and faithful as a smaller pet. My life wouldn't be complete without mine. I wish you well and many happy memories.

Mary M.

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Joan so sorry - the terrible price we pay for loving animals so well - but think of all the pleasure her life gave you. Hugs to you.

Thanks.

How true! One of the things I'll remember most fondly about her was when she got out of the fence when she was younger. The people across the road (also horse owners) absolutely *lived* for their lawn. The first thing Lissa would do when she got out was to go make a race track around their house! She never went to other neighbors' houses, just theirs. Kind of evil on our part, but we laughed when we saw their sod flying from under her hooves! :)

Joan

Thanks, Mary. There really was only one choice with her, as her body was starting to shut down. I'm just glad everything worked out so it could be done quickly.

Oh, definitely! When my first horse, Easter, was getting tubed-wormed (they used to run a tube down their nose so wormer would go directly to the stomach) for the first time, the vet had started to run the tube down when she turned to look at me. I told her it was okay and then she turned back and let him do his "thing". The vet had never seen anything like that before! :)

Joan

Thanks, Sheena. As my daughter said, "She taught me a lot." We both spent many, many enjoyable hours with her.

Joan

I'm so sorry for your loss. You know you've done the right thing but that doesn't make it a heck of a lot easier to let go.

Lucille