am so sorry bout your horse

Oh no, I'm so sorry. He is gorgeous. I hate colic!

It takes away so much.. And so fast. This was my biggest fear when I bought Hidalgo, and it came to haunt me even after I sold him..

I hate it! I wish I had better words other than I'm sorry. It's so hard losing a friend. It truly is bitter.

I bought a memorial halter for him and I clipped some of his tail to turn into a bracelet.. Thats all I could think of to do.. Just make a memorial for him.Its just so hard to think of memorializing my baby..

That sounds wonderful, excellent idea.

Im sorry about your loss... Im lost of words, I dont know what to say. I cant imagine the loss of something so dear.

Its such a shame. I know how it feel to lose an animal that ment the world to be. I had a lamb a while back that I literally treated like a baby. She slept in my bed, ate when I ate, went on walks with me and everything. But one day she got loos and ran away. I found her the next day lifelessly floating in the river. It felt as if I had literally lost everything when she died. But time passes and wounds will eventually heal, I even have a wristband made of her wool so I'll always have a piece of her with me.
I really do hope the pain eases for you, Hidalgo was so beautiful and its such a shame such a horrid thing had to happen. If you ever feel like talking to a stranger about it, don't be afraid to note me!

So very sorry to hear you lost your buddy suddenly. I think it's pretty much any wise horse-person's nightmare... can happen so quickly, and there is usually so little that the person of average abilities and financial means can do to help their loved one :/

I hope it is some comfort to know that all of us feel your pain. Best wishes!

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Luckily the new owners had oodles of money. So they had the best vet in the area out trying to help.. But the colic impacted his bowel and he became unfit for successful surgery.. Thats when they made the decision to put him down since he wouldnt survive the surgery. If he would have survived the surgery, they probably would have tried. But, sadly it was looking like that wasnt going to happen.. Colic is such an asshole..

A real shame. It seems some progress is being made on laminitis, hopefully similar advances can be made soon with colic treatment. Unfortunately that doesn't help with your loss. Sorry.

I'm so so sorry Zephy. After all you've been going through lately and now this... I just... x.x I understand what it's like to lose your best friend. It's heartbreaking. I can only think to say that I'm glad he is at least no longer in any pain.

Im glad they made the decision to put him down when he was in so much pain.. I hate seeing my boy in so much pain.. But it hurts knowing hes gone..

I am not good at words, but I am sure he is waiting for you. I know how you feel. It is always hard to let a good friend go.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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I understand quite well the bond between horse and rider as my own horses are the closest companions I have. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

i know how hard this can be, since i was 7 we had horses, 12 of them, i showed them, trained them, they were my life, they were all about the same age when we got them so the past few years they have been moving onto greener pastures due to old age, its been so tough and heartbreaking, in 1 week i lost two, a gelding of mine passed and 3 days later a mare who was close to him, think she died from heartbreak, lost some to colic also, its hard on them when they are older, im down to my last 4 now, i know there time is coming and even when you know you are never prepared for it, and it doesn't seem to get easier each time, unfortunately they cant live forever even though we wish they could, horses are unique and horse people like us create a strong bond with them that we cant explain, im so sorry for your loss but i know that Hidalgo was lucky to be loved by you, in this picture alone i can see how much you loved him, sending you comfort and love, and i have made many of memorials for my horses with main and tail clipping, cherish it and he will always be a part of you, you impacted his life just as much as he impacted yours ♥