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Title: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Big Jen on January 01, 2010, 17:12

My old horse Charlie died in the night age 25 years. He had not been ill so it was a terrible shock. He has been semi retired for many years due to arthritis but was ridden yesterday on a quiet hack which he enjoyed. I am heartbroken, had him since he was 9 years. He was such a character and everyone loved him. These photos were taken earlier this year.
Goodbye old friend.
 

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: dizzylizzie on January 01, 2010, 17:17

Im so sorry to hear your news, im not surprised your heartbroken, youve lost a good friend. Thinking of you and sending hugs x

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: too many girls on January 01, 2010, 17:17

oh no, what an awful start to the new year, it must have been an awful shock, sending you hugs

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: sunshineband on January 01, 2010, 17:19

Aww Jen, that's awful. What a terribly terribly sad thing to have happen. A peaceful end for you friend, but a shock for you. Thnking of you.

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: arugula on January 01, 2010, 17:44

Very sorry to hear your news, such a shock! :(

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Hawkins on January 01, 2010, 17:54

Im so sorry Jen I know what its like loosing your best frind as mine had to be put to sleep earlier this year aged 34.

Massive hugs from me and my thoughts are with you. At least he went in his sleep peacefully

Massive hugs.

Em

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: wighty on January 01, 2010, 18:11

Sorry to hear your news.  Know exactly how you feel  as we lost Harry just before Christmas.  At least you got one last ride to remember.   Why do these things always happen around Christmas/New Year?

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Jellyhead on January 01, 2010, 18:41

Big hugs from over here Jen, how awful for you :(

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: janet12000 on January 01, 2010, 18:46

Tragic news.
Sending big hugs . xxxxx

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: GrannieAnnie on January 01, 2010, 22:01

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry to hear your news!  Such a lovely horse too!!    :( :(

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Caralou on January 01, 2010, 22:27

I'm so sorry for you Jen, it is indeed an awfully sad start to the new year for you and your family. Charlie looked a handsome horse and was clearly well loved by you. RIP Charlie xxx

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: chickenlady on January 01, 2010, 22:31

Oh Big jen! im so sorry for your lose  :( so much sad news around at the moment!  :( :( :(
RIP Charlie, sending big hugs

Debbie xxx

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: raeburg on January 01, 2010, 23:55

sorry to hear your sad news.  Big hugs from here.

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: hillfooter on January 02, 2010, 01:29

I'm very sorry for you Jen. We have horses and know the pain of such loss but in many ways it's better when it happens suddenly and naturally like this.  Having to take the decision to put a horse down is one of the worst traumas you can have.   In 2007 we had to have two horses put down, one age related and the other through cholic, and almost a third though he thankfully made a miraculous recovery, and the heartbreak took a long time to get over.

I'm sure your fond memories will help heal the pain.

HF

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: joyfull on January 02, 2010, 09:31

Huge hugs from me Jen, I hope you can take some comfort from the fact that you gave Charlie a lovely caring home and did the best you could for him all the time he was with you. xxxx

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Big Jen on January 02, 2010, 10:28

Thank you all for you kind thoughts, it really helps when you feel so sad.
Charlie was a wonderful horse and wont be forgotton, had such fun with him when we were both fit :lol: The horrible part of disposing of the body is still to come, because of the holiday he couldnt be collected till today. He will be cremated and his ashes will come home.
Thank you again for your messages of support.

Jenny

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: titch on January 02, 2010, 12:54

Oh big Jen, thats so sad...............i dont kjnow what else to say, but thinking of you and your loss........i guess you had one last good ride out together, small comfort i know but something to hang on to

sending hugs

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: IMOmimey on January 02, 2010, 13:17

At desperately sad times like this, we wonder why we have animals, but it doesnt take long to remember....they give us unconditional love throughout their often too short lives. My thoughts are with you,   Hugs too.

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Brambles on January 02, 2010, 13:37

Big hugs to you Jen, so sorry to hear of your loss...  The BEST way for Charlie to go, but such a huge shock for you.   Sending lots of love to you.

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Rubellite on January 02, 2010, 19:53

Hugs to you, Jen, you must be devastated  :(
At least he had a long and happy life and didn't suffer at all.
Rubes x

Title: Re: Sad, Sad start to the New Year
Post by: Foxy on January 03, 2010, 16:33

What a terrible shock :( :( heart goes out to you, how very tragic