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General Category => General Harness Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Just Saying on February 24, 2013, 09:45:41 AM
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My Bride's 20 something year old saddle mare developed a severe case of laminitus that was going to take her life in a horrible way. After not sleeping all night, I put her down on the family farm at daybreak. My son was there with a backhoe to finish things off. Her big brown eyes trusted me up to the last minute. I sometimes regret how close I get to my animals. It's like losing family when they go. I know we did the right thing, but it still makes feel like some kind of demon. I hope Ruby is frolicking through horse heaven (pain free) right now. Miss you, Big Girl!
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Ruby was lucky and appreciated having wonderful owners. redrose redrose
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Her registered name was "My Ruby Slippers" because my Bride a "Wizard of Oz" nut.
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Sad Stuff J.S. My condolences man.... redrose
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My Bride's 20 something year old saddle mare developed a severe case of laminitus that was going to take her life in a horrible way. After not sleeping all night, I put her down on the family farm at daybreak. My son was there with a backhoe to finish things off. Her big brown eyes trusted me up to the last minute. I sometimes regret how close I get to my animals. It's like losing family when they go. I know we did the right thing, but it still makes feel like some kind of demon. I hope Ruby is frolicking through horse heaven (pain free) right now. Miss you, Big Girl!
Tough one Bill.
I recently had to have our old standardbred put down due to the fact that he had foundered. Saw it coming early but could do nothing to really prevent it, just slowed it down a bit and probably created some suffering on Punch's part. Other than having a dog euthanized couple of years ago it was one of the toughest things I've ever had to do.
I still see that big sob up on the hill in back at times.
I know the consequences of getting too close to an animal. They become almost human in our minds at least. Feed them and care for them for years, just like your kids, and then have to do something like this........................................tough one !!
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My sympathy Bill... redrose When I had to put a horse down,I left the barn as the vet pulled up. I didn't show back up till the next day. That was my routine and would still be if I was still in the Biz.
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So sorry for you and your bride. RIP Ruby redrose
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Tough to lose a animal, same as losing a family member in my book. redrose
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Tough to lose a animal, same as losing a family member in my book. redrose
Ruby and Capone are having a blast about now. Thanks Big Guy.
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Deepest sympathies, JS. redrose
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Very sorry J.S. redrose
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Ruby and Capone are having a blast about now. Thanks Big Guy.
Makes me wonder if poor Capone has his chores done yet, and Rubys trailer unloaded.
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very, very sorry
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Hugs!
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Makes me wonder if poor Capone has his chores done yet, and Rubys trailer unloaded.
She and Capone are running and playing together right now. He's biting her in her big red ass, and she's kicking the snot out of him. Have fun kids!
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So Sorry JS redrose
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So Sorry JS redrose
redrose redrose redrose
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I got the nicest email from The Skipper today. I usually hate people 3 feet taller than me, but he makes it hard to hate him. Thanks Big 'un!
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This will make sense to horsemen, and nonsense to others. Ruby was always in the closest stall to the front door because she always wanted to see what was going on. When she wasn't eating she was checking things out. This morning I moved the second nosiest into her stall. EVERY SINGLE TIME I took a wheelbarrow out of the barn, my brain said, "Shit! I put the bay mare in the red mare's stall." Kinda like when you move a hay stall after several months/years. You'll go back to the old one forever.
I got in and out shortly after daylight so I didn't have to deal with anybody. Believe it or not Amy, horsemen can be self-centered pains in the ass!
Thanks y'all for the condolences. My Bride really appreciates them... as do I.
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Add us to the many who have offered their condolences, JS. Your 'Michigan Connection' feels your pain. Its a sad story but one worth sharing. Give Martie a hug!
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Add us to the many who have offered their condolences, JS. Your 'Michigan Connection' feels your paid. Its a sad story but one worth sharing. Give Martie a hug!
The typo made me laugh. I won't feel I'm "paid" until the check clears. (and I don't take any checks from the Michigan govt... they're almost as broke as IL)
Thanks, Dale.
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The typo made me laugh. I won't feel I'm "paid" until the check clears. (and I don't take any checks from the Michigan govt... they're almost as broke as IL)
Thanks, Dale.
ggggrrrrrrrrrrr! Good eye, my friend! Semantic issue has been Corrected! Also, you're right about Michigan Gov't!
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ggggrrrrrrrrrrr! Good eye, my friend! Semantic issue has been Corrected! Also, you're right about Michigan Gov't!
Don't be anti-semantic... I'm not even Jewish!
Thanks for caring Bud. Give your Bride a smooch for me. Haven't seen either of you for a long time. Hope you're both well.
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JS,
Don't get on the websites much lately , sorry to hear about your loss.
I hate losing animals especially ones that have been with the family for so long.
ttyl
Rick