RIP Misty

[helena]

Misty was PTS today aged 31. She had been at our livery yard for 26 years, and her owner loaned her to me for 16 years to compete on. She retired 5 years ago.

She was starting to fade away and losing interest in life and it was the best thing for her to be PTS at home surrounded by people she has known for all her life.

She was an amazing horse, only 14.3, but the bravest jumper I have ever ridden. In 16 years she never refused a single jump, including a 5'6" chase me charlie fence that I was petrified of.

We once beat the winner of the amateur grand national at a hunter trial, much more down to her than me.

Simply the best girl ever, miss independant that she was RIP.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/helenasarah/misty2003-1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/helenasarah/misty1995.jpg

[chescar]

I'm so sorry. Big huggs

[XenaWarriorPrincess]

:( RIP Misty.
*hugs*
x

[Hannibal]

31 is a brilliant age. I'm really sorry...RIP

[injioho]

Sounds like she had an amazing life having fun with people who loved her. You are so lucky to have had those experiences with her. RIP Misty, xxxxx

[black crow]

Oh god, Misty!

Such a star of a horse, well done to you all for having her that long. Didnt hear enough about her

RIP Misty xxx

[Poppy and Harmony]

Sounds, and looked like a lovely mare. RIP Misty

[Chloe05]

so sorry for your loss...she's certainly lived life to the full...such a stunning mare

[Storm]

Goodnight Misty... A good life and a dignified end

[helena]

Thank you all. It was really odd going to the stables this morning and not seeing her looking over the door when I've seen her there for most of my life. I always make a point of speaking to her every day too. The other horses are very quiet today, they obviously know they've lost their neighbour.

[lilholley]

What a lovely mare, I'm so sorry :(
xxx

[TanyanChewy]

I'm very sorry for your loss but what a fabulous mare and how lucky for you to have shared your life with her.

Those photos are fab and you've clearly got tonnes of wonderful memories to look back on over the years. Cherish them x

Lovely to see she went with dignity and at such a grand old age

Run free over rainbow bridge Misty x RIP x

[Zeitgeist Mom]

That's a lovely post Helena - a lovely tribute to a wonderful mare. RIP Misty. xxxx

[amandaxx1]

She's stunning. RIP Misty x

[My Crazy Clan]

RIP xx, so sorry x

[doodledoo]

what a beautiful girl! so sorry for your loss. xx

[Ninfapaola]

Only just seen this - so very sorry, RIP Misty xx