Has Anyone Ever Lost A Best Friend?

Question

I have,
I was so in love with this horse that I rode for 2 years. She started to get sick. She was cushing and then she started foundering. She was no longer ridable, so I would stop by her paddock and see her. By that time I had gotten my first pony. I was foucesing on my new pony and getting him ready for a show that I had stopped seeing Miss Dee. When she got worse I went to go see her everyday. One day I went to go see her out in her padock and she wasent there. I went to her stall and she wasent there. So I asked my riding teacher where Miss Dee was and she told me she was put down. I was devistated. My heart stopped beating and I brsted into tears. The next hour I spent in her stall crying thinking about all the good times we have had together. She was 23 when she was put down, but she was in a better place. I really miss her but I now can except that shes gone. Nobody will ever replace that mare. But shes in a better place Goodbye Miss Dee I will always love you

This was her before she started to Cush
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This is her when it started to get worse
(This was in the winter)
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This is her when she got worse (End of Augest)
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Answer 1

Sorry for your loss. For the first few days, it hard to really comprehend it. And all you want to do is cry and eat a tub of ice cream, which you can do (I did when I lost my lovely dog about a month ago) Lots of people tell you that she's in a better place now, etc. and sometimes you just want to tell them that It still hurts. The pain will subside soon enough. But now you know that there's always a Guardian Angel at your side, watching you grow up, move on, and reminding you that's she's there when you feel like no one loves you. As every horse-lover does when a Best Friend passes on, you can still hear her hoof beats pounding against your heart.

HBTMH

Answer 2

I'm very sorry. Yes, I have lost a best friend. (2 for that matter) I've lost one good dog and one beloved barn cat. Thank God no horses yet though. My neighbor lost two horses though, and I was the one who had to tell him and find them. That was more painful for me than anything I have ever done. I found a poem from my friend Cheyenne though that helped me and Charlie out a lot, and I hope it helps you. I still love to read it and just think of the happy thoughts it brings to me, even though I still cry reading it.

The Wait Beside the Gate

It has been said that just this side of Heaven’s gate there is a beautiful meadow of lush green grass. Warm sunshine casts pools of shade beneath the blossoming Dogwood trees, and gentle breezes carry all the fragrances of springtime. To this very meadow every beloved horse goes when it dies.

Here old horses happily find themselves young again. Horses who were sick or maimed are completely well and whole. An abundance of delicious food, a sparkling brook of cool water, and favorite plaything are always near at hand. A wonderful place is this, where they can graze all day.

Something is missing, though. Or rather, someone is missing. You see, each one misses that special person who loved them, the one they loved so much. But in the very same way they knew that special one would return at the end of each day, they know to wait beside the gate. In the meantime, they merrily run and romp and graze and play.

And then it happens, one day the breeze carries a different, well-remembered scent. In the middle of romping and playing, or even while napping in the shade, a nose begins to twitch. Ears perk up, eager eyes brighten as they find the source of that special scent. Four feet begin running and quickly separate that one from all the rest. The waiting is over! You are finally coming!

Joyfully, there beside the gate, you and your special friend meet again. Hugs and kisses and love meet in one big happy embrace. You both celebrate as you hug the neck and stroke the sides of your beloved horse. Once again you hold that special face and look deeply to those trusting, loving eyes. And then, side by side you go through the gate never to be separated again.

Answer 3

So sorry about your loss and yes I know exactly how you feel. In June of 2000 I lost my best friend. I had been riding Deal for about 2 years on barrels, poles and everytign in between. I rode and worked him so much ti got to where we could anticipate each others moves before they were made. Roger , the guy that woned him, marveled at how well we worked togetehr. I was the only woman who could ride him, he'd toss or run off with all the others that even had tried. We went to a show on June 24 2000 and he did brilliantly. We placed in the top 3 in everything we rode. The alst event of the night one barrel speed race we went into the arena just a hammerin down. He kind of bobbled going around the barrle which was odd for Deal. As we came out of the arena, he reared up, lunged forward and fell to the ground going into convulsions. I had to be drug away b/c I kept trying to get to him and probably would have been hurt. A few minutes later he was gone, right before my eyes. I STILL cry about it and it's been 7 years. Just like I won't forget Deal, you will never forget Miss Dee, just always remember all the good times you had:)

Answer 4

I know just how you feel....I lost my first horse just 4 years after I found her...she was 13 when she and I met, and the cancer had already started....we fought and fought (NCSU Vet School is the best!!!) but we finally let her go. And I lost my TB mare unexpectedly 2 months ago to a lightning strike. I got her off the track as a late 2 year old, and had her for 17 years. Both stalls are still empty (Raffy's has been empty for 17 years, and Ladie's has been empty since August)..and I cry every time I pass them. You will never fully be able to get over it...but after a little while you become more thankful for the time that you had...than remorseful for the time that you lost.

Answer 5

Yes I have. This horse Shadow who was a 28 year old thoroughbred. I remember the day when he died by heart. Me and my buddy Aimee were giving him a nice long bath and we brought him out to our instructor Sam and she was teasing us by making sure we didnt miss a spot and all of a sudden she started looking @ his tail and there were magits underneath his tail!! I was so sad. She called the vet to get him down there as quick as posible. He gave him a quick look over and told us how much longer he had left until he died. It was only 1 day. So we desided to put him down out of his misurie. Me and Aimee went riding on our horses and cried all the way thorough the trail and didint say a thing exept for " he was such a good boy" and " Im oing to miss him so much". So I feel your pain and Im so sorry. You can moove on but it will be hard. Just what ever U do dont try to forget about her. Also try to remember her. Good things and te bad things that happend. God is taking good care of her until you die and are ready to go up to heaven and see her again forever! Good luck and my pray'rs are with you and your family.

Answer 6

I lost two best friends.One was my grade gelding Shasta.He was around 33 years old when one day he laid down,and couldn't get back up.I had to have him put down.And then there was my big boy Chubby.He was my Belgian gelding,and I loved him dearly.He was around 21 when he went into Kidney failure.He laid down and died when I was there out in the pasture with him one day.Both of their deaths were very hard on me,and there are days where I wish I had them both back with me.So I know how you feel,and I don't think it ever gets any easier know matter how many times you lose a great friend.

Answer 7

Ohhh, Poor pony! I lost my saddlebred gelding in a barn fire two years ago. I showed him just five weeks before the barn fire. He was the only horse that died. I remember the call and I started balling my eyes out. I have had 2 horses since then and I still cry a lot and I still keep his picture in my show gallery with all my ribbons and tack. I miss him but I know he is in a good place!

Answer 8

I've lost a best friend last Christmas i had a parakeet named jellybean she was great she could say her name ,she was so funny she was just like a little person one day i was holding her and the door bell rang my mom answered it i went to see who it was and when i got there she flew out the door we searched for her but she was gone i went up stairs and cried she's been missing for out a year

Answer 9

I lost my ropin horse last January and still miss him,it is sad i have other horses but i dont think you can ever replace the bond you have with ones you lost.I do very much enjoy all my horses.They all have different personalities and are all different in many ways.

Answer 10

It's always sad when an animal you know and love has to be put down, but it sounds like you are handling it as well as can be expected. These things happen. You'll always think fondly of her.
I've lost two horses that I deeply cared for.