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Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 02:39 PM
well i really cant believe im sitting here writing this but today at about 12 o'clock i had my big lad Star put to sleep....

I cant get my head around it right now so sorry if this seems a bit rambled ..

Em went to muck him out this morning and found he was down, thought he was being a lazy boy so told him to get up and normally he would just get up when you go in his stable, then she noticed blood on his mouth and rang me in a panic, i called the vet straight away and i went down to the stables... he was trying to get up and the blood was coming from a cut on his mouth from where her was falling down each time he tried to get up, he'd knocked his mouth on the stable wall... so we stayed in the stable with him trying to keep him calm, the vet arrived and checked him over thoroughly and realised there was no reaction from anything he did, his heart rate was up and temperature too, he looked in his eye with a light and there was nothing, no flicker, no recognition or anything, he tested his reflexes and nothing there, no feeling in his legs just nothing... he gave him a pain killer and usually he goes mad at needles but he just lay there... he was completely numb in both body and mind... so the upshot was that the vet said he had some neurological problem which was quite possibly meningitis.. but his brain was affected and that he thought the kindest thing would be to put him to sleep... after loosing Basil 11 days ago Star had been very subdued and was worrying a lot and the vet said he may have stressed so much that he had a stroke, he didnt really know what the cause could have been... so i guess i wont ever know what happened.. all i know right now is that my big lad was distressed and i couldnt leave him like that so please dont give me any grief over this, i did what i and the vet thought was best and put him out of his misery... the vet shaved his neck a bit for the injection and he didnt bat an eyelid, he was terrified of the clippers usually so i realised then that he really wasnt with us....he went very peacefully and it was very dignified.. i kissed him goodbye, told him i loved him and was sorry ...

words cant explain how we are all feeling right now and the only nice thought i have is that he is now up there causing havoc in the big field in the sky with his mate Basil...

so heres to my lad... the boulshiest laziest pony in the world but do you know what, i loved that boy with all my heart ...

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Cloverleaf2/Fave%20Pics/FluffyStar-1-2.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Cloverleaf2/Fave%20Pics/Starinfield4-1-1.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Cloverleaf2/Fave%20Pics/1071-1.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/Cloverleaf2/Fave%20Pics/Starinrug.jpg

Sleep well my big man, i love you so much
xx

Mungo Madness
27th February 2010, 02:41 PM
Ohhh I'm soo sorry :( :( so sorry, huge hugs :(

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 02:42 PM
Thanks Mairi..x

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 02:43 PM
Thanks Laura....we're just numb right now
x

Smurf
27th February 2010, 02:43 PM
Oh my, i have tears i my eyes reading that. Im so sorry for you. Sleep tight Star x x x

sazzy925
27th February 2010, 02:43 PM
ohhh (((huuuuge hugs)))) I'm so sorry to hear that, poor lad.
RIP star

llloyds12
27th February 2010, 02:45 PM
so so sorry for you. i have tears reading the post and can only repeat what you said and thats that hes with his little mate basil waiting at rainbow bridge. R.I.P both of you. xxx

GreyEventer
27th February 2010, 02:48 PM
oh god, that is awful...
you did the best you could for him and no one will question that.
so many hugs coming your way.
RIP Star
xx

injioho
27th February 2010, 02:53 PM
You two don't deserve this at all. Especially not now :(I'm gutted for you, I can't imagine how you're feeling. He was absolutely gorgeous!

I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that him and Basil are together again

Xxx RIP Gorgeous boys xxX

Anni~Bell
27th February 2010, 02:59 PM
OMG Libs I am soooo sorry for you :(
*huge hugs*
RIP Star
xxxxx

black crow
27th February 2010, 03:05 PM
Sat here crying for you libs, i cant believe this has happened to you and Em!

If anyone has the gall to have a go at you, they should be kicked off the damn forum. It does sound very possible, sometimes losing their companion can trigger things. I am sending the biggest hugs to you possible, you and Em must be in such a state

:( xxxxxx

Horse Mad Mum
27th February 2010, 03:09 PM
I am so so sorry for your loss huge hugs HMM XXXX

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 03:09 PM
thank you everyone ..
Em, i dont know what it was.. all i know is that he had been sad since we lost Basil and if it did trigger something then that would explain it but i dont know.. what i cant get my head around is that at 6 am this morning when i checked them all he was fine, his usual self, no signs at all of anything wrong and then 6 hours later, this...

ive never felt my heart actually hurting before but right now it feel like ive been punched in it... it actually physically hurts... at least it happened quickly though and he didnt suffer too much
x

backtobasics
27th February 2010, 03:11 PM
who in there right mind would have a go at someone who is thoughtful and as loving as you ? i was welling up reading your post hun,,i am so sorry!!!!!!!!,,but i believe you DID make the right decision,,,you know your horse at the end of the day,,,
stunning boy,,,ripxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
my thoughts are with you and em xxx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 03:15 PM
do you know what, i was accused of it being my fault by someone because he lived out most the year, i was told that if i hadn't let him be out in the rain etc then he would still be alive.. stupid ******* people who know nothing.. my lad HATED being in... i was made to feel like a **** owner this morning and i did nothing but look after that pony the best i could, he was so happy... he was only in his stable at night for the last few days cos the weather had been so awful and his rug was ripped and i didnt want to turn him out without it, was going to get him a new one today... im not gonna dwell on that though cos i knew my pony better than anyone did and i know what made him happy...

xx

fell lover
27th February 2010, 03:19 PM
They obviously don't know what they were on about hun!! You are a brill owner and did what was right for him.
Lib!!! I really want to run down and give you a great big hug in person. I am sobbing my heart out for you and Em. He was such a gorgeous man too. To lose two so close together is so heartbreaking to hear about, never mind go through.

Love to you both, stay strong,you know where we are xxxx

RIP Star, go play with your friend again - sounds like Basil sent for you big boy. Have fun together at rainbow bridge xxx

backtobasics
27th February 2010, 03:20 PM
ignorant people who have nothing better to do,,take no notice,,you did everything for your horses hun,,,,my arab who is 23 is out 24/7,,,,,she hates being stabled,,,,so whilst she is happy out that is where she will be,,,,,
send the old bag too me,,,,,,obviously knows nothing,,,,,dont you go thinking for one second `what if`,,as it wouldnt have made one bit of difference hun,,,,,
people like this make me so angry,,,no it alls who know nothing!!!!!!
massive huggs to you,,and chin up ok,,,always herex

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 03:24 PM
thank you.. i know he was happy and thats all that matters... im not going to think about what was said anymore cos im getting angry and anger and grief is not a good combination for me right now... why cant people keep their thoughts to themselves for a bit, he had literally been gone 5 minutes when she said that...

anyhow, i still have the other ponies to keep me and Em busy, thank god

Sandy, thank you, i wish you were here lol....

xx

Maria1986
27th February 2010, 03:31 PM
I am sorry for your loss.

Star was a very lucky boy to have someone as kind and caring as you for an owner.

vels mum
27th February 2010, 03:31 PM
I am so so sorry, I had a real soft spot for Star, he was such a beauty. Sweet dreams big guy xxx

lil_legs
27th February 2010, 03:34 PM
Oh no libs!!

That is so awful. I am roaring now just reading the post and replies.

Don't let anyone tell you you didn't do the right thing, he will now be happy again with his friend.

Huge hugs!!
xxxxxx

Gillian
27th February 2010, 03:47 PM
Oh, I'm so sorry. What a terrible time for you with Basil and now Star.

Nobody would give you grief - it was obviously the only option. Am so sad for you. Big hugs x

chescar
27th February 2010, 03:59 PM
So sorry. Sleep well big man.

Huge hugs to you and em and everyone who loved him

My Crazy Clan
27th February 2010, 04:21 PM
I can't believe it I am so so sorry (((huge hugs)) xxx RIP Star.

banjo
27th February 2010, 04:29 PM
Just wanted to say how sorry I am.
Huge hugs(((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))
Lucyx

black crow
27th February 2010, 04:32 PM
Who the **** said that?
On this forum??


Dont you even dare believe what some sad little idiot thinks. There will be know it alls out there who only want to dump on someone, and my god, every one of your horses has always looked happy, healthy and loving their life in wide open spaces. Dont for a second believe whoever the **** that is.

Libs, i really hope you and Em can pull through this, is WD still coming to see you? I think you both need all the support you can get right now.

eeek
27th February 2010, 04:34 PM
Oh God!!! How tragic, massive hugs going your way. What an awful few weeks you've had :(

RIP beautiful lad.

eeek
27th February 2010, 04:40 PM
Just read through all the replies and I CANNOT BELIEVE somebody would be such a prick as to suggest it is your fault he died!!!!!!!!! But then again these creeps always come crawling out of the woodwork when somebody else is having a bad time, don't they (I suppose it's the only time they can feel good about themselves).

Of course it's not your fault. Since when has keeping horses outside caused unspecified neurological damage??? That's a new one on me! Keeping him outside was absolutely the right thing for him. He was obviously extremely happy in every photo I've seen of him, so you must have been doing something right! Anyway, I firmly believe the health benefits of keeping horses outside far outweigh the occasional problems caused by the elements.

Massive hugs.

fougere
27th February 2010, 04:42 PM
How awful for you. It's bad enough to loose an old horse, so you've had time to mentally prepare yourself for it, but to go so suddenly and unexpectedly must be a real shock. I can only imagine what you're going through. Sending you a big hug from over here. Be strong. You did what was best for your gorgeous boy.

Storm
27th February 2010, 04:47 PM
Life can be just so so cruel...

Huge hugs for you - don't you let Star and Basil drag Tommy into too much mischief!

Run Free Star...

Susan
27th February 2010, 04:51 PM
Oh my goodness. I am so, so sorry that you have lost your lovely boy. Its just awful and so incredibly sad to read. Can't believe anyone could be so cruel and insensitive as to say something like that to you, especially so soon after it happened. I hope you can rise above it, and think only of golden memories of your beautiful pony. Life is just unfair at times.

annmarie
27th February 2010, 04:55 PM
aww am crying rip beautifull boy xxxxx dont you find its always the bolshie ponies that capture youre heart xx

classic astra
27th February 2010, 05:07 PM
im so sorry, you must be going through hell. we're all here for you xxx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 05:07 PM
thanks you guys... cant remember who asked what so heres a general answer, it wsnt anyone from here who said what they said, it was a jumped up stupid woman who thinks she knows whats best for every animal on the planet, she also accused me of not giving Ziggy enough straw, when i leave her at night she has a huge bed, in the morning she has trashed it and i told her this so she said well, she must be eating it so therefore you dont give her enough hay... she makes my blood boil....i have kept and been around horses for 30 years and i think i know a little bit, ok granted i dont know everything and i dont claim to either but i do know when my horses are happy and Star was happy in his field, he had his mate with him and a large field, ok it was muddy in places but what could i do, i could have let him stay in every night and risk him getting upset as he hated being in too much but no i did what was best for MY horse ...

i shall stop there cos im getting angry again...

thank you all so much for your kind words, you dont know how much it helps and thanks to Jess (Osci) for just being there for me always

Yes Laura is still coming down so hopefully it will take some of the stress off for a while, im just sad she wont get to meet my two boys and ride Star...

Off for a bath now, got a thumping headache

xx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 05:24 PM
ive just remembered something else too, the vet pulled his tongue out to see if he pulled it back in again and he didint, he said it was a sign that the reflexes and nerves had gone...im leaning towards the stroke idea too Jane, especially due to the fact it all happened so quick, surely if it had been a neurological infection there would have been signs of it beforehand ie when i saw him early this morning ... he was ok at 6am and terrible at 10am...

thanks again everyone

Laura, good yr still coming down hun
xx

scewae
27th February 2010, 05:27 PM
I'm so sorry thingy, massive hugs, RIP Star.

black crow
27th February 2010, 05:37 PM
WD; Please give Libs and Em a huge hug for each and every one of us :(

Jane is right, he wont have been in pain. Big hugs :(

xxxx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 05:46 PM
Em, do you really think so.. i cant bear the thought that he might have been in pain... if only i hadnt gone home at 6am and mucked him out there and then and i might have been with him when it happened whatever it was, i feel so bad for him that he was on his own apart from Maz next door to him...
xx

black crow
27th February 2010, 05:51 PM
Absolutely.

Libs, please dont start thinking of 'if only' it isnt going to help you. If he was in pain, you would have known. However, with strokes, there is very little to no pain felt. He will have basically felt quite numb, a bit tired, and weak, but no pain or discomfort.
I know that wont be much reassurance to you..
Sometimes with stroke, they can go onto meds to attempt to keep them going, but in the end the horse usually ends up suffering and is put down anyway, you did the right thing by preventing all this pain for him. Having a stroke is brain related, so he will have felt no pain because there are no nerves inside the brain, i.e a headache is external from it.. I'll PM you about something else. I wont go on too much because i dont want to upset you..

Having Maz next door will have been comfort to him, because he wasnt alone. Horses take a great sense of security from knowing their herd members are nearby..

Did the vet stay with you afterwards and reassure you? Im at a loss for what to really say, im so sorry Libs

xxxxxxxxxxx

Jan
27th February 2010, 05:56 PM
So sorry ((big hugs)) RIP Star.

WeeB
27th February 2010, 05:58 PM
Libby I cant belive this. It is so unfair, and so soon after loosing basil. I can't even begin to imagine how you are feeling when I feel so sad and upset and never even knew your beautiful horses.

You absolutly did the right thing.

Dont beat yourself up about not being there. Strokes happen fast. He probably wasnt all that aware of it himself. The important thing is that you were there when it mattered and you loved him enough to let him go to be with basil.

huge hugs to you. You so do not deserve this.

Hannah x

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 05:58 PM
yes Em the vet was great...im only now starting to remembering some things he said, it was all a bit of a daze before, he said he looked a lovely lad and looked in great condition and i was to be proud of him and they way he had been looked after... i told that old cow that and she said yeah.. well.. what do vets know... oh **** off woman...

i need to stop thinking now, its not gonna help... i did what i did out of love for my boy and no other reason and if i get condemned for it then so be it, i can sleep at night happy with the thought that i did not and would not let him suffer unnecessarily

xx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 05:58 PM
thank you Hannah, Jan & Candy

xx

xxlauraxx
27th February 2010, 06:05 PM
omg that is so sad.. im crying my eyes out here!..cant imagine what your feeling..so so sorry..

rip star..

black crow
27th February 2010, 06:07 PM
That woman needs to **** off, honestly.

Hold your chin high Libs, you did the right thing for him, be proud you own such happy and healthy horses

xxx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 06:10 PM
thank you Emily for the PM, it helped a lot

xx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 06:25 PM
lol MOB.. you do make me laugh ... thank you though, yr right....

god i love you lot

xx

bicky
27th February 2010, 06:30 PM
I'm so very sorry for your loss! :( I know in time you will be able to look back on some very special times with Star. Treasure them and don't be too hard on yourself. Take each day as it comes! x

Cobby Keri
27th February 2010, 06:31 PM
OH my god, I am so so sorry, how awful, how sudden. I really do not know what to say other than you obviously did the right thing & I am so sorry.

BEX101
27th February 2010, 06:31 PM
Sorry to hear this. X

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 06:52 PM
Laura, you'll probably meet her when you come down lol.. you can bash her for me ..

Just had a good cry and feel loads better now, obviously still very very sad but have got on top of my anger and shes not worth it...

i just want to say a huge thank you to you all for yr support and in particular, Jess, Laura, Matt, Daren and BC...and thank you to all of you who have text me over the last few hours, yr all brill

xx

casper_cb
27th February 2010, 06:56 PM
I just can't believe what I've read.
Huge hugs to you.
RIP
xx

The Little Magician
27th February 2010, 07:22 PM
so sorry to hear your really sad news. Huge ((((Hugs)))) to you.

R.I.P Star

Snowrider1
27th February 2010, 07:54 PM
I couldn't believe it when you rang me this morning and said he'd gone.

Such a ****** shame, and not fair at all. As you know, my initial thoughts were that perhaps the stress of losing his little pal had taken him, rather than meningitis. But then, I'm no vet either, but I still reckon your horses were a damn sight happier than what *she* thinks.

Keep your chin up, and give me a ring if you ever feel the need to unload...

xx

Kelza
27th February 2010, 08:09 PM
Crikey I am so sorry to hear this. It's devastating losing one never mind two! huge hugs from me x

That woman needs a good bashing, I'll happily offer my services!:cheekywink: Silly wench

Lesley_78
27th February 2010, 08:13 PM
Omg I'm so so so sorry you must be devastated, hope you ok ((big hugs)) xx

Starsky
27th February 2010, 08:14 PM
i am so so so sorry Libby
this is so unfair, first bazil and now Star ... i can't believe it, i was so shocked when i saw the title.
I hope he is happy with bazil now, im sure he will be, Sleep tight big lad xx

Welly
27th February 2010, 08:16 PM
Libs.. Am sat here in tears.. I feel for you and Em so much.. to have to go through losing your beloved Star only 10 days after 'my' Basil.. Life can really throw it at you sometimes.. I hate that I know exactly how you're feeling and know only too clearly how awful it feels..
I can't even ring you because I've lost my phone and therefore your number too.. PM it to me when you get a chance hun..
Ignore that stupid woman absolutely.. It sounds as though Star was in NO pain whatsoever, he wanted for nothing, he knew you were there and that you loved him with all of your heart, and every ounce of your being.. If I meet her when I come up and see you I might end up telling her exactly what I think of her..

Who is your vet Lib?

Love you dude.. Hows Em coping? Hugs to both of you.. When can we come visit? Need to give you a huge hug xx

gem
27th February 2010, 08:37 PM
Oh god Libs I don't know what to say. It's not fair at all. You poor thing. Star looked like a lovely healthy lad and he had a very happy life. He'll be hooning around with Basil now!

That woman sounds like a right ****waffle! If I'm ever in Essex I'll come over and shove her ego where the sun don't shine!!

Big big hugs!

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 08:55 PM
thanks you Gem, Daren, Mel. everyone...

Mel, my vets are Paton and Lee

Come down when you want, maybe we can work something out for when Laura is down too..

Thank you for all your lovely texts and PM's and Emily (BC) i dont know how to thank you enough

xx

Welly
27th February 2010, 09:11 PM
Paton & Lee are who I used when I had Harry. They were fantastic, could not have wanted for better vets.. They tell it how it is and they're amazing.. Knowing that they're who you use you ought have not even a single doubt left in your mind - they're a wonderful practise.. You KNOW you did all you could xx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 09:18 PM
i agree Mel, i have nothing but respect for them they have been totally wonderful every time i have had them out.... someone tonight said i should have had a 2nd opinion but no, i trust them to tell me the truth, they dont fanny about do they, they say it how it is but with tact and respect.. he was totally respectful to both Em and I and showed such care to Star, he explained everything to me very carefully and took the time to talk to Em too, i am very grateful to them for being so wonderful.

I now have the awful task of clearing Basil and Stars things from my tack room, not sure i can do it yet though...

Ive lost ponies before but this time its really hit me hard, it never gets any easier does it.. they are my pets, my family.. and im so worried about Maz now as she has been with Star since he was born...

Em says a huge thank you to everyone too, she keeps bursting into tears then laughs about the funny things that have happened then cries again.. i dont know how to comfort her any more than i am doing.. she has her mate staying tonight and right now they are listening to JLS and bopping around the room so i guess she will be ok soon....

thank you thank you thank you all again from the bottom of my heart
xxx

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 09:28 PM
Thanks but i still have other horses at my yard so no pressure at all to clear the things, most stuff will be used on the other ponies, its just the special things i want to remove and keep safe like their headcollars and bridles etc...

xx

emma-louise
27th February 2010, 09:33 PM
im soo sorry it must be so hard for you, such a beautiful boy :( RIP Star xxx

RacingGirl
27th February 2010, 09:43 PM
Hunni....I am here for you... sending all the love and hugs in the world xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

RIP Beautiful Star, keep shining down on your Mum x

Osci
27th February 2010, 09:45 PM
Lib, i dont know what to say that i havnt already said to you today so this is for Star instead...

Starrybum...
I will never forget when i first met you & found myself hacking out on you within minutes of arriving at the yard, you must of known i was nervous of riding a new horse after only riding my own for years and what a nervous nelly i was, but you looked after me so well, you were one in a million, a truely special boy, i also wont forget those cheeky bucks you threw in when i braved a canter because you were excited! :rolleyes::D and how amazing it felt to feel so safe on you that i pushed you on and whizzed up that hill on the way home. I feel truly honoured that i met you & got to ride you. I hope you are at peace up there with Basil and are enjoying a huge green grassy field while the rest of us slop around in the mud! RIP special lad.
xxxxx

Oh and just to add, i reckon myself & WD (when she visits) could take that stupid woman on so she'd better watch her step saying things like that! :rant::rant::rant::rant::rant: I can honestly say that your horses & ponies are all well cared for and no person in their right mind can question that. He loved to live out so dont go questioning if you did the right thing. I don't trust many people with my own horses but i had no worry whatsoever if Oscar & Poppy were ok when you kindly did them for me recently. Just put what she said to you to the back of your mind hun.

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 09:53 PM
Jessica Wabbit you made me cry AGAIN...

luffs you

he loved his auntie Jess too... remember the last time you got on him? in the field in his rug ..lol...

im so sorry i couldnt come and help you today

and what are you doing home this time of night lady.. thought you were paaaaaartying or are you on yr new fandangled phone.

xxxxxxxxxxx

CDR
27th February 2010, 09:55 PM
OMG I so sorry, I'm almost in tears just reading your post. RIP Star x

Thingamyjig
27th February 2010, 09:56 PM
thank you Clare...

xx

Osci
27th February 2010, 10:03 PM
Jessica Wabbit you made me cry AGAIN...

luffs you

he loved his auntie Jess too... remember the last time you got on him? in the field in his rug ..lol...

im so sorry i couldnt come and help you today

and what are you doing home this time of night lady.. thought you were paaaaaartying or are you on yr new fandangled phone.

xxxxxxxxxxx

Yes i was just thinking about the last time i sat on him and how safe i felt totally tackfree on him, it takes a special pony to get me doing crazy things like that! When you are feeling stronger i would love to see the photos of that day.

Those of you who never met him have no idea what a character he was! :D:D

flipper
27th February 2010, 10:23 PM
So, so sorry. Nothing I can say to make you feel any better. Just hope you're OK.

Squid
27th February 2010, 10:25 PM
How tragic :( :( What a shame. RIP xxx

Catg
27th February 2010, 10:37 PM
Oh my word what a shock. I'm so so sorry hun. Big hugs xxx

sparkey
27th February 2010, 10:41 PM
Oh Sweetheart, what a shock for you. RIP star, you handsome boy and Libs, take care of yourself. xxx

Bek B
27th February 2010, 10:46 PM
I really don't know what to say other than I'm so very, very sorry to hear this has happened. Thoughts are with you :(

x

ness
27th February 2010, 10:55 PM
Oh no, I can't believe the bad luck you are having, Libby! How terrible-I am so sorry you had to lose your lovely boy. (hugs) nessx

Chloe05
27th February 2010, 11:00 PM
im so sorry to hear you have lost another...my heart goes out to you truelly, we all know that the decision wouldnt of been taken lightly...you know your pony better than any of us ever could...just know that you've ended the suffering and that he's with his best freind, they'll come to meet you when the time comes...at the first step to rainbow bridge

a quote to you

To place your horse's needs before you to let him leave his failing body, above your own need to keep him with you - that - is the greatest and purest love.

author--Cynthia Garrett

When we think of those companions who traveled by our side down life's road, let us not say with sadness that they left us behind, but rather say with gentle gratitude that they once were with us.

Author Unknown

Let a horse whisper in your ear and breathe on your heart. You will never regret it.

Author Unknown

Susan
28th February 2010, 12:12 AM
Libby, this always makes me weep, but please read it and know that you did the right thing. The last part of the Horse's Prayer.

And finally my master,
When my useful strength is gone,
Do not turn me out to starve or freeze,
Or sell me to a cruel owner
To be slowly tortured and starved to death.
But do thee my master take my life
In the kindest way.
And your God will reward you here and hereafter.
You may not think me irreverent
If I ask this in the name of Him who was born in a stable.
AMEN"

Puss in boots
28th February 2010, 08:14 AM
Oh my, I am so so sorry, what an absolutely awful time of it you have been having, I have just seen about Basil also, I do not think there are any words, but I can only offer my thoughts and *hugs* to you, so sorry, RIP Star xxx

clippi
28th February 2010, 08:48 AM
So sorry for you.

Betseyboo
28th February 2010, 10:31 AM
Thingy I am so so sorry, I am so very shocked and cannot imagine how you must be feeling
RIP Star........huge hugs xxxxx

bimba
28th February 2010, 10:45 AM
I'm so sorry, what a horrible few weeks for you xx

Ninfapaola
28th February 2010, 10:53 AM
So very, very sorry to hear about Star, RIP big lad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Pie_x
28th February 2010, 12:52 PM
Im so sorry :( This is really upsetting news, i really do feel for you.

I hope your going to be okay, and you will get through this.

RIP gorgeous boy xx

Katie Morag
28th February 2010, 04:14 PM
LIbby I am really really sorry to hear this. ((hugs)) to you. RIP Star xx

Osci
28th February 2010, 08:06 PM
And what about when he tried to rub you off on the fence! :lol: Cheeky begger!!! Also, another testament to how fab he was... even I braved a canter!!! :shocked: Albeit legs flapping and only managing about 2 strides!! I'm the biggest woos in the world, lol.
He was a saint and such a character!!

It's really shook me, hearing this Libby, I really can't stop thinking about it all... keep just looking at his pictures.

Yes Soph, cheeky *** tried to scrape me off didn't he :lol: Such a cheeky chap!

Matt
28th February 2010, 08:34 PM
Even i have had a lump in my throat & a tear in my eye ever this happening.

Don't think of yourself badly in any way over what has happened, I've only met the gang once but anyone with half a brain could see what a testament to your skills & dedication, as a horse owner that is, just how happy & contented they all were.

Star was an absolutely gorgeous chappie & I'm gutted that I'll never see him again. But what a happy life he led, could he really have asked for more?.

I very much doubt it, enjoy yourself in horsey heaven with Basil dude X

Jill
28th February 2010, 09:01 PM
Oh, what a sad, sad post. I am so sorry. And so little time to say goodbye. But it sounds as though he knew nothing about it and it was very quick, which is some comfort, at least.
You must be devastated, losing two in such quick succession.

chance encounter
28th February 2010, 09:48 PM
That is very very sad. Thinking of you all. x

Tarka the horse
1st March 2010, 12:58 AM
Oh my goodness, I am so, so sorry :(

You did the right thing by him by the sounds of it though, which is all any of us can ever do, and all our horses would ever want us to do.

Sleep well big man. You certainly were a stunning boy XXX

beenie
1st March 2010, 06:18 AM
i am so sorry for the loss of your Gorgeous boy, you did the right thing and *** what anyone else says, you know what is right for you pony at the end of the day.
Huge hugs xxxxxxxx
R.I.P Star xxxxxxxxxxx

daytona
1st March 2010, 07:21 AM
So so sorry for your loss.
R.I.P lad you were a beauty xxxxx

horsemads mum
1st March 2010, 07:36 AM
Im really sorry for your loss.

gallopinggelding
21st March 2010, 09:26 PM
sorry about your sad loss were all thinking of you:(