I'm just sick....

[BopNDoc]

She had a complete torsion of her bowel. Hubby came home and found her circling her lot. She was staggering but at the same time her hind legs were somewhat stiff. He took her temp...105. He started hosing her down a bit as the temps here in N.C. have been horrible. She fell and didn't get back up. Called vet immediately. She palpated her and could feel the twist. I'm not made of money and could'nt afford surgery. So we opted to put her down. Vet said she was so far gone that she didn't even think she'd make it through surgery. I'm just in shock. And to top it all off, she left behind an almost 2 1/2 month old colt. He's eating grain good but he's so young. Vet said he'd be fine, to get some milk replacer pellets and add to his feed. He's our only foal so no buddy for him. I'm just so sick over this. This is the part that totally stinks about owning horses......losing the good ones. She was the sweetest mare. She was my 2 year old daughter's "leadline pony". 38" and not show quality but we loved her to pieces.

RIP Bopper

Thanks for listening. I don't post much. But notice how you all are so concerned when one has sadness or hardships with their "babies". Just had to vent.

Karen

 

[Jessica H]

I'm sooo sorry! *hugs* FEEL BETTER!

 

[lyn_j]

I was in your same shoes three years ago with Feather..... I know how you feel and I am so very sorry.

Lyn

 

[River1018]

Oh I'm so very very sorry! :no:

 

[Lisa-Ruff N Tuff Minis]

I am so very sorry for your loss. We lost one to that exact thing about a year ago (right before Christmas) it was just heartbreaking

 

[Minimor]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It always hurts so bad, and especially when they go so unexpectedly and much too soon.

Your vet is right, your young foal will do fine on milk replacer pellets. It's sad that he had to be left on his own so young, but with careful feeding and TLC he will do okay.

{{hugs}} to you.

 

[eagles ring farm]

Karen so sorry for you, your family and your mare :no:

What can I say but (((hugs)))) to you all.

They so trot into your heart.

Hope you are all feeling better soon

We had to put our first colt down this year but we only knew him for 10 hours

as sad as that was, I can't imagine loosing a horse you have had for some time

again so sorry :no:

Lori

Don't Cry For The Horses

By: Susan Humphrey ~

They were ours as a gift, but never to keep,

As they close their eyes forever to sleep.

Their spirits unbound, On silver wings they fly.

A million white horses, Against the blue sky.

Look up into heaven, You'll see them above.

The horses we lost, The horses we loved.

Manes and tails flowing, As they gallop through time,

They were never yours- they were never mine.

Don't cry for the horses, They'll be back some day.

When our time is gone, They will show us the way.

Do you hear that soft nicker? Close to your ear?

Don't cry for the horses, Love the ones that are here.

 

[Miniequine]

I am So sorry.

( I know it is so sudden and

upsetting.

(

~Sandy

 

[zoey829]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[CrescentMinis]

I am so sorry for your loss of Bopper.

 

[Chazzy]

So sorry about your loss. Just remember that she is a lot better now and is watching over you. No more suffering.

Chaz

 

[just2minis]

I am so sorry for the loss of your mare

 

[Miniv]

Karen,

My heart goes out to you and your family over losing Bopper. We lost a beloved mare a couple of years ago who also had a young colt at her side and it was the hardest loss we'd ever had with the horses. I came close to never breeding another mare again, although Bridget's passing was from a twisted gut and not foaling related. For both Larry and me, it was very much like losing a member of the family.

Just know, that there are others here on LB who have an idea of what you must be feeling right now. You are not alone.

Blessings,

MA

 

[MBhorses]

:no: so sorry for your loss.Hope your colt does well. Keep us posted

you all will be in our prayers.

:

 

[bfogg]

I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Hugs

to you and your family.

:

Bonnie

 

[Charlene]

oh i am so sorry. what a tragic loss for you. words are simply inadequate.

 

[CyndiD]

I am so sorry for your loss...wish I could say/do more to ease the pain, but time will help and taking care of the little one she left behind will help also...

 

[Gena]

I am so sorry, my heart hurts for you (((hugs)))

 

[Suzie]

So sorry you lost your beloved mare. But she left you a gift to remember her by. My heart goes out to your family.

 

[mmmorgans]

I am so sorry for your loss - I feel deeply for you at this time. You did the best that you could and you let her go peacefully. Bless you.