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Johny · 14 February 2012, 06:26 AM

hi m was it hector that you had our great neices up on when we were down visiting?

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

hi m was it hector that you had our great neices up on when we were visiting?

Nope, that was Arrayan, and I'm pleased to say he is very much alive and well!

Hector was about twice the height and the old sod would probably have given the girls "flying lessons" even at the age he was!

Johny · 14 February 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Nope, that was Arrayan, and I'm pleased to say he is very much alive and well!

Hector was about twice the height and the old sod would probably have given the girls "flying lessons" even at the age he was!

ill have a look through the pics to see what i have.

have a wee dram bud.

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 06:37 AM

Waaaay ahead of you!

The Joker · 14 February 2012, 06:38 AM

Sorry to hear Mark, sure he had a great life.

Johny · 14 February 2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Waaaay ahead of you!

m

Chipmunk · 14 February 2012, 06:43 AM

Sorry to hear about your horse.

Ultraman · 14 February 2012, 06:49 AM

Sorry for your loss, Mark.

joeychitwood · 14 February 2012, 07:09 AM

What a majestic animal. The horse lived a good life, and you did right by him at the end. I'm sorry for your loss.

Dr. Robert · 14 February 2012, 07:10 AM

Lo siento compadre.

Brunotheboxer · 14 February 2012, 07:14 AM

Rest in Peace Hector.

bayerische · 14 February 2012, 07:22 AM

I'm so sorry to hear.

I must say, I couldn't shoot a horse.

BH13GMT · 14 February 2012, 07:31 AM

Sorry to hear that news Mark, your situation today is an example of the right decision to make is more often than not, the most difficult to fulfill. Your thread is reminder to me to cherish the time I spend with my cat (who is getting on for 16). I am dreading the day when I have to make that trip to vets. Fingers crossed it will be a few years yet.
Enjoy that drink tonight.

Grumpy Badger · 14 February 2012, 07:43 AM

Cheers Paul.
It is tough to make the call. I've known the time was coming for a while and the cowardly part of me was hoping I'd just find him down in the field one day.

I hope you've got many happy years left with your moggy, mate!

smartson · 14 February 2012, 08:01 AM

He is beautiful. Sorry for your lost.

1675-David · 14 February 2012, 08:07 AM

Got to be cruel to be kind, must have been difficult.

spuds · 14 February 2012, 08:32 AM

Oh ****.

Sorry to hear this Mark mate.

masterserg · 14 February 2012, 08:42 AM

I've been thinking about this on and off during the day ... must have been a very tough call Mark. Hang in there mate!

chicfarmer1 · 14 February 2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

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.

So well stated. Sad as it is, having him linger beyond his time would have been even harder for everyone.

Peace.

East Bay Rider · 14 February 2012, 09:32 AM

I know it was hard. We come to love those that we accept responsibility for. A horse requires so much care. Day in, day out. They come first, even before your comfort and rest. You have to love something very much to give it so much of yourself. You were right in what you did. He last saw his home, and you. I'm sure that's all that mattered to him in his life.
R. I. P.

threemonkeys · 14 February 2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

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.

I think what you did, Mark, was very noble. It shows both your personal character and love for your horse.

MoBe · 14 February 2012, 10:58 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss Mark but you did the right thing in the end and you can hold your head high,I reckon a horse couldn`t want for a better owner.

Mickey® · 14 February 2012, 11:02 AM

I almost feel bad prolonging this thread but I have to say how sorry I am.
I grew up around horses in Northeast PA and saw a couple race horses put down in my youth. Could never imagine a 23 year friend going down...but I guess we are all going, right?

I recently had to put down a family dog...Although I am Catholic and I am not quite sure what to think about this but...This was given to me by Vet after my dog was put down, on a little card.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Its a nice thought...right?

F&Iguy · 14 February 2012, 11:12 AM

Sorry for your loss, it's a very hard thing to put your pet to rest

cedargrove · 14 February 2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

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.

Reminds me of "Of Mice and Men". Not trying to belittle your situation, on the contrary. You did the right thing, although I'm sure it wasn't easy.

hdrazor251 · 14 February 2012, 11:37 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Mickey® · 14 February 2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

Reminds me of "Of Mice and Men". Not trying to belittle your situation, on the contrary. You did the right thing, although I'm sure it wasn't easy.

It's been 25 years since I was "made" to read "Of Mice and Men" so I had to go Google the plot to make sure I wasn't crazy. How does Grumpy's story have anything to do with that book? No need to reply.

Lion · 14 February 2012, 12:01 PM

Mark, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.....you did the noble deed and I'm sure Hector understood, he would not of wanted it any other way. You have been the best of friends and when Hector's original master succumbed to death you were selected and honored with Hector's presence. Now he leaves you to carry on in his absence.....and you will!!!

meloncap78 · 14 February 2012, 12:09 PM

Beautiful horse. Very sorry to hear the sad news.

keschete · 14 February 2012, 12:11 PM

So sorry for your loss. They are like family!!

14 February 2012, 06:26 AM	#31
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joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	What a majestic animal. The horse lived a good life, and you did right by him at the end. I'm sorry for your loss.

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Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Rest in Peace Hector.

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BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	Sorry to hear that news Mark, your situation today is an example of the right decision to make is more often than not, the most difficult to fulfill. Your thread is reminder to me to cherish the time I spend with my cat (who is getting on for 16). I am dreading the day when I have to make that trip to vets. Fingers crossed it will be a few years yet. Enjoy that drink tonight. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

14 February 2012, 07:43 AM	#44
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Cheers Paul. It is tough to make the call. I've known the time was coming for a while and the cowardly part of me was hoping I'd just find him down in the field one day. I hope you've got many happy years left with your moggy, mate! __________________ 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.

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MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Sorry to hear of your loss Mark but you did the right thing in the end and you can hold your head high,I reckon a horse couldn`t want for a better owner.

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Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I almost feel bad prolonging this thread but I have to say how sorry I am. I grew up around horses in Northeast PA and saw a couple race horses put down in my youth. Could never imagine a 23 year friend going down...but I guess we are all going, right? I recently had to put down a family dog...Although I am Catholic and I am not quite sure what to think about this but...This was given to me by Vet after my dog was put down, on a little card. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... Its a nice thought...right?

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Mark, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.....you did the noble deed and I'm sure Hector understood, he would not of wanted it any other way. You have been the best of friends and when Hector's original master succumbed to death you were selected and honored with Hector's presence. Now he leaves you to carry on in his absence.....and you will!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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