ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 04:29 AM

I'm a little down at mouth this evening since I had to shoot one of the old horses this morning.

Hector was 23 and I had owned him more than half my life.

He was a grand old lad... He'd been a bit of a boy in his younger days but mellowed into an old gent. Because of his size he'd gone through his joints (I know how he felt!) and wasn't getting around so well. The weight had started to drop off him and this morning enough was enough.

So long, big fella...

masterserg · 14 February 2012, 04:32 AM

Beautiful horse Mark. I am sorry to hear but I am sure he lived a happy life!

TheVTCGuy · 14 February 2012, 04:34 AM

I am very sorry and sad with you Mark, the attachment we have to our animals is one of family. Hector looks like he was a wonderful horse. I can only offer that I truly believe he is in a better place right now, with no pain, able to run in the meadows again, and happy. And someday, when our time is done, you will be riding him again.

FeelingTheBlues · 14 February 2012, 04:39 AM

I am deeply sorry about your loss Mark, I'm sure you have been wonderful with him and my thoughts are with you in this rough moment.

Jocke · 14 February 2012, 04:39 AM

Sorry to hear my friend, try to see the light things. You still have Little Paulie.

dddrees · 14 February 2012, 04:41 AM

Sorry to hear about this Mark. I know I'll be sad when my dog goes.

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 04:42 AM

Thanks guys! He was an impressive big lad.

Paul, I reckon if I ever ride him again he might just have to fire me into the ground like a dart the first time in revenge for this morning! That would be just his sense of humour!

figbo · 14 February 2012, 04:45 AM

Sorry about that beautiful horse's fate.Don't shoot me,please.

TswaneNguni · 14 February 2012, 04:45 AM

The bond you had ,over so many years, is one of those special things in life that money cant buy .

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

Sorry about that beautiful horse's fate.Don't shoot me,please.

Well... With those heel spurs of yours...

Seriously, I was just talking about that with the Long-Haired General. My knees are shot, my shoulder dislocates now and then, I've got tennis elbow... If I was a horse I'd be long gone!

It's such a shame but they just can't function like we can when things fall apart.

AWS · 14 February 2012, 04:57 AM

That's a tough one, Mark. Sorry for your loss. We sure become attached to our animal friends.

Mosco · 14 February 2012, 05:01 AM

Sorry, buddy!

316lad · 14 February 2012, 05:03 AM

He looks like he was a good lad Grumpy.

Sorry for your loss.
It's a wrench that's for sure. We had to put old Sasha out of her troubles not long ago in the same way.
Go and jump on one the young'ns and teach it to go like the old lad.

mtrunner · 14 February 2012, 05:05 AM

What a terrible thing you had to do Mark. He was a beautiful horse.

JUSTROLEXES · 14 February 2012, 05:08 AM

Sorry for your lost my friend

eric23 · 14 February 2012, 05:11 AM

Sorry to hear about this.

cedargrove · 14 February 2012, 05:37 AM

That is tough. Sorry to hear.

threemonkeys · 14 February 2012, 05:38 AM

Very sad. Having lost animal family members, I can imagine how you feel.

Dan2010 · 14 February 2012, 05:38 AM

Sorry to hear Grumpy. I will drink a glass for you tonight in memory of your horse...........

Johny · 14 February 2012, 05:41 AM

sorry to hear that mark.

Widows Son · 14 February 2012, 05:43 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. I know that people on farms look at their animals a bit differently than we do, but I'd never be able to put down an animal myself. I'd have to call in a vet to do it. Not trying to hijack your thread, or pass and judgement believe me!!! Again sorry for your loss.

SPARTAN2161 · 14 February 2012, 05:47 AM

It is always tough when you have to put down an animal. Sorry about you loss

nauticajoe · 14 February 2012, 06:00 AM

So sorry to hear Mark.

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

I'm sorry for your loss. I know that people on farms look at their animals a bit differently than we do, but I'd never be able to put down an animal myself. I'd have to call in a vet to do it. Not trying to hijack your thread, or pass and judgement believe me!!! Again sorry for your loss.

I totally understand were you're coming from.

For me, though, I see it that I took care of him for 17 years and I saw that through to the end. I've seen a lot of vets do it well but also a lot make a mess of it... I'd rather the responsibility was mine.
The big lad always hated vets and would have been wound up by the smell/strange person.
As was he trusted me and was happy and relaxed right up to the end. Tough as it is I don't feel i betrayed that trust and I'm also proud to say I know he was "gone" before he hit the ground.

HL65 · 14 February 2012, 06:04 AM

Sorry Mark!!! I know how tough that is....Hang in there my friend!

Lisa · 14 February 2012, 06:04 AM

So sorry to hear this, Mark. I understand why you did this instead of having a vet handle things. He was a beautiful horse.

Ps - I'm sure if he could have chosen how to leave this life he wouldn't have had you do any different.

azguy · 14 February 2012, 06:13 AM

That's awful

A horse is such a noble animal, hang in there

dbphotos · 14 February 2012, 06:14 AM

Sorry to hear. He was quite a looker!

TSW · 14 February 2012, 06:17 AM

Sorry to hear that Mark.

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 06:19 AM

Thanks again guys.

What makes it tougher is I originally rode him for an old friend and, when he died, I inherited Hector. There are a lot of memories there.

I'm happy in my own mind that it was the right thing to do and done the right way but I'll miss seeing him towering over all the other horses when I walk out to the back field.

14 February 2012, 04:29 AM	#1
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Sad day... I'm a little down at mouth this evening since I had to shoot one of the old horses this morning. Hector was 23 and I had owned him more than half my life. He was a grand old lad... He'd been a bit of a boy in his younger days but mellowed into an old gent. Because of his size he'd gone through his joints (I know how he felt!) and wasn't getting around so well. The weight had started to drop off him and this morning enough was enough. So long, big fella... __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

14 February 2012, 04:32 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Beautiful horse Mark. I am sorry to hear but I am sure he lived a happy life! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

14 February 2012, 04:39 AM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I am deeply sorry about your loss Mark, I'm sure you have been wonderful with him and my thoughts are with you in this rough moment. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

14 February 2012, 04:39 AM	#5
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Sorry to hear my friend, try to see the light things. You still have Little Paulie. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

14 February 2012, 04:41 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sorry to hear about this Mark. I know I'll be sad when my dog goes. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 February 2012, 04:34 AM	#3
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I am very sorry and sad with you Mark, the attachment we have to our animals is one of family. Hector looks like he was a wonderful horse. I can only offer that I truly believe he is in a better place right now, with no pain, able to run in the meadows again, and happy. And someday, when our time is done, you will be riding him again.

14 February 2012, 04:42 AM	#7
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Thanks guys! He was an impressive big lad. Paul, I reckon if I ever ride him again he might just have to fire me into the ground like a dart the first time in revenge for this morning! That would be just his sense of humour! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

14 February 2012, 04:45 AM	#8
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	Sorry about that beautiful horse's fate.Don't shoot me,please. __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

14 February 2012, 04:45 AM	#9
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	The bond you had ,over so many years, is one of those special things in life that money cant buy .

14 February 2012, 04:57 AM	#11
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	That's a tough one, Mark. Sorry for your loss. We sure become attached to our animal friends.

14 February 2012, 05:01 AM	#12
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Sorry, buddy! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

14 February 2012, 05:03 AM	#13
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	He looks like he was a good lad Grumpy. Sorry for your loss. It's a wrench that's for sure. We had to put old Sasha out of her troubles not long ago in the same way. Go and jump on one the young'ns and teach it to go like the old lad.

14 February 2012, 05:05 AM	#14
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	What a terrible thing you had to do Mark. He was a beautiful horse.

14 February 2012, 05:08 AM	#15
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,125	Sorry for your lost my friend __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

14 February 2012, 05:11 AM	#16
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Sorry to hear about this.

14 February 2012, 05:37 AM	#17
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	That is tough. Sorry to hear.

14 February 2012, 05:38 AM	#18
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Very sad. Having lost animal family members, I can imagine how you feel.

14 February 2012, 05:38 AM	#19
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Sorry to hear Grumpy. I will drink a glass for you tonight in memory of your horse...........

14 February 2012, 05:41 AM	#20
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	sorry to hear that mark. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

14 February 2012, 05:43 AM	#21
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I'm sorry for your loss. I know that people on farms look at their animals a bit differently than we do, but I'd never be able to put down an animal myself. I'd have to call in a vet to do it. Not trying to hijack your thread, or pass and judgement believe me!!! Again sorry for your loss.

14 February 2012, 05:47 AM	#22
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	It is always tough when you have to put down an animal. Sorry about you loss

14 February 2012, 06:00 AM	#23
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	So sorry to hear Mark.

14 February 2012, 06:04 AM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Sorry Mark!!! I know how tough that is....Hang in there my friend! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 February 2012, 06:04 AM	#26
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	So sorry to hear this, Mark. I understand why you did this instead of having a vet handle things. He was a beautiful horse. Ps - I'm sure if he could have chosen how to leave this life he wouldn't have had you do any different.

14 February 2012, 06:13 AM	#27
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	That's awful A horse is such a noble animal, hang in there

14 February 2012, 06:14 AM	#28
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Sorry to hear. He was quite a looker! __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

14 February 2012, 06:17 AM	#29
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Sorry to hear that Mark. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

14 February 2012, 06:19 AM	#30
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Thanks again guys. What makes it tougher is I originally rode him for an old friend and, when he died, I inherited Hector. There are a lot of memories there. I'm happy in my own mind that it was the right thing to do and done the right way but I'll miss seeing him towering over all the other horses when I walk out to the back field. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)