tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post615603182356876062..comments2023-10-12T01:02:35.100-07:00Comments on From Hell To Heaven: Saving Argus: Do Horses Grieve?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11095261728736298368noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-87435701397488645682010-08-24T09:21:46.052-07:002010-08-24T09:21:46.052-07:00Of course they grieve I have a horse that when he ...Of course they grieve I have a horse that when he felt bad he used to chance its mood and he was so happy and beautiful. It is same when I ask to my husband if he visit <a href="http://www.safemeds.com/" rel="nofollow">Viagra Online</a> if he doesn't my mood chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-52324263471605921072009-08-18T15:27:51.263-07:002009-08-18T15:27:51.263-07:00i only read the 1st paragraph and i cryedi only read the 1st paragraph and i cryedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-1633816856725445252008-09-27T19:20:00.000-07:002008-09-27T19:20:00.000-07:00Ironic I just saw this too. Sunline, who was on th...Ironic I just saw this too. Sunline, who was on the same lot as Sunny, was laid to rest just a month later, August 21st. She had lost almost all of her sight and was just scared being alive so it was time. I hope the two redheads are running together on the other side of the bridge.fuglyhorseofthedayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748297520774828265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-50997245765951738572008-08-16T12:02:00.000-07:002008-08-16T12:02:00.000-07:00I can't believe I found this today. Yesterday, we...I can't believe I found this today. Yesterday, we had to put our 27 year old gelding, Sunny, to rest. It tore my heart out. the vet had come after we suspected colic, tubed him, got a lot of reflux, was very worried about him, as well as his chances even with surgery. A decision had to be made. He was a huge thoroughbred, solid, who had this gorgeous head and was always a wonderful, gentle show horse for our kids. We sort of rescued him when his owner was in a serious accident. Sunny had been lame with arthritis for a while and on Bute every day and we had recently been thinking about at what point ... but he could still sneak out of his stall and loved going out everyday even if he couldn't run with the others..he also had this wonderful old companion, Crafty. This came up very fast yesterday morning when he wouldn't eat and just looked terrible. Our vet explained everything and tried to make it easier. She didn't rush us, and was wonderful to Sunny. When it was time, walked him out to one of his pastures and he was very calm. As horribly sad as it was, I was so glad I was with him ,petting and talking to him. I knew that he went very peacefully. <BR/>We had earlier brought Sunny around to the other horses before we walked outside to the pasture to send him on his way to a new, pain-free life. I wish I had read this before because I would have brought his companion and pasture pal, Crafy, with us. Crafty seemed to sense something when Sunny was brought to his stall to say good-bye. When I later brought Crafty out for the night (our summer schedule)he stayed near the fence and wouldn't go further out. Our usual routine is for Sunny to got out at night before Crafty because Crafty takes longer to eat his alfalfa cubes. He would never move out into the field until Crafty was finished and had come out. Last night Crafty was brought out, but kept looking over at the field where Sunny was buried and whinnied several times. It was heart wrenching. He finally moved out into his own pasture a little but kept coming back. This morning when I brought him in for breakfast/the day, he went to two stalls where Sunny had been, looked in, smelled the ground all around, and then walked up and down the aisle (Being elders, he and Sunny have always been allowed to take their time getting into the stalls and go on their own for a few minutes before finally wandering into their own stalls.) I did take him out to Sunny's grave, along with the third horse he was pastured with (although he's never paid attention to). They did the same thing someone else had mentioned..sniffed for a while, then ran off bucking and tearing across the field. I brought them back in the barn and Crafty ate, but not a lot. I am going to check on him right now, because I have been worried about him. This blog was meant for me today. Thanks, everyone. <BR/><BR/>I had originally gone on the net in search of "Do horses grieve for a companion?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-71352422330990525362008-08-14T13:25:00.000-07:002008-08-14T13:25:00.000-07:00I just found your blog! While I was so sad to rea...I just found your blog! While I was so sad to read about Sunny (I have a Sunni...my PMU gelding), perhaps it was for the best.<BR/><BR/>I have Beauty and Merryana from CBER. Beauty is now rideable! My cousin has her and is completing her training. Merryana, now Gigondas, well, we've just let her be a horse for a year. <BR/><BR/>So nice to find you, Katie!<BR/>Cheryl (Sundancer)Cheryl Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-36563957774558443992008-08-06T16:43:00.000-07:002008-08-06T16:43:00.000-07:00I am so sorry about Sunny.You did right be her. ((...I am so sorry about Sunny.<BR/>You did right be her. <BR/>(((HUGS)))<BR/>Give Pocket a extra hug for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-46861377085995510992008-08-05T22:25:00.000-07:002008-08-05T22:25:00.000-07:00Dear Katie,One look at your face and it brought me...Dear Katie,<BR/><BR/>One look at your face and it brought me to tears. I hope you and Demi are doing ok. It's never easy-try not to second guess yourself-she is much happier out of pain. I remember following Sunny's story. <BR/>I'm gonna miss you guys way up here. Give a smooch to Argus for me.<BR/>Cynthia<BR/>IcehorseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-33277600402307911252008-08-04T15:31:00.000-07:002008-08-04T15:31:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry,yes horses do grieve, but they do hea...I'm so sorry,<BR/>yes horses do grieve, but they do heal in time.<BR/><BR/>At least Sunny is safe now<BR/><BR/>-TamBinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497513393349283511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-60078048854397791002008-08-04T13:46:00.000-07:002008-08-04T13:46:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry :( Always hard. Your daughter is in...I'm so sorry :( Always hard. Your daughter is incredibly brave and strong.Ms. Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17558754126515013053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-59938120522063771002008-08-04T07:32:00.000-07:002008-08-04T07:32:00.000-07:00Oh precious mare.......so sorry, tough decision, b...Oh precious mare.......so sorry, tough decision, but a right one.Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704537697611988375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-44287285080766152092008-08-01T19:39:00.000-07:002008-08-01T19:39:00.000-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for...I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for doing right by the horses. Pockets will be fine, especially because he was given the chance to say good-bye. I did the same with Buena when I let Ariel go back in June.<BR/><BR/>They know.<BR/><BR/>Thank you again and my heart goes out to all of you.LatigoLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156135083831037517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-36094384906970604372008-08-01T05:10:00.000-07:002008-08-01T05:10:00.000-07:00I have been reading about Argus for some time now ...I have been reading about Argus for some time now and always love to hear of the milestones he has reached. I am so sorry for the loss of Sunny. I too have had to make those very hard decisions and it is never easy. Rest assured she is now forever pain free. You gave her the greatest gift anyone could give her.SkyBar Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259491221540240852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-40446237925868313762008-07-31T12:01:00.000-07:002008-07-31T12:01:00.000-07:00* Sorry I ment an award.* Sorry I ment an award.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-61091687980849632602008-07-31T12:00:00.000-07:002008-07-31T12:00:00.000-07:00Katie your blog has been gotten a reward. On my b...Katie your blog has been gotten a reward. On my blog please read the post :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-67910260779779281772008-07-29T19:12:00.000-07:002008-07-29T19:12:00.000-07:00So sorry for you...thanks for helping us by postin...So sorry for you...thanks for helping us by posting even though it was difficult for you. I'm sure they grieve. Concentrate on the wonderful last years of her life that you provided.Netherfieldmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260647159580710835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-3368907698763259702008-07-29T11:09:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:09:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry for your loss.I'm so sorry for your loss.The Intrepid Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870257193484967469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-28643702111834252982008-07-28T13:03:00.000-07:002008-07-28T13:03:00.000-07:00I am sorry for your loss. The picture of Demi, Su...I am sorry for your loss. The picture of Demi, Sunny & Pockets, is very touching. ((hugs))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-15678264836791316432008-07-28T12:29:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:29:00.000-07:00I have tears running down my face. You are such a...I have tears running down my face. You are such a kind and compassionate person. your daughter seems to be following in your footsteps...is that her in the first picture? She is going to be an amazing person as well, getting to watch you.<BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of Sunny, and Pockets too the poor guy. May she rest in peace.hope4morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406204960272774108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-81366940697332024712008-07-28T05:58:00.000-07:002008-07-28T05:58:00.000-07:00Bless your gentle and compassionate heart.Bless your gentle and compassionate heart.JoyJumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16152713357619915603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-20001663099507941572008-07-28T05:04:00.000-07:002008-07-28T05:04:00.000-07:00I should've known better than to read this at work...I should've known better than to read this at work....I looked at the title and thought "don't do it, read it at home."<BR/><BR/>I know for sure the animals grieve, all in their own ways. What a gorgeous send off, though - one big rousing victory gallop in her honor.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10335372315157759668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-39962761789489061792008-07-27T23:46:00.000-07:002008-07-27T23:46:00.000-07:00Ah. You just made me cry. I'm so sorry for the l...Ah. You just made me cry. I'm so sorry for the loss. Bless you for setting her free, she surely deserved it.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977898784588176802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-27132784067847981682008-07-27T18:41:00.000-07:002008-07-27T18:41:00.000-07:00A true horseperson, knows that, quality of life, i...A true horseperson, knows that, quality of life, is very important. So many times humans are so selfish and allow an animal to live, while in so much pain. It helps to know, that their physical bodies are "gone" but their spiritual beings still remain. Sunny adores you, Katie and thanks you for all your love.<BR/>Good luck at the legal proceedings against the Argus' owner.<BR/>Nameste, Patti C. ConnecticutAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-66361851922497062722008-07-27T11:20:00.001-07:002008-07-27T11:20:00.001-07:00She's forever free from pain. You did a good thin...She's forever free from pain. You did a good thing for her.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204208747815725487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-70518539591783751182008-07-27T11:20:00.000-07:002008-07-27T11:20:00.000-07:00That was a lovely post about her. It takes a true ...That was a lovely post about her. It takes a true horseman to know when it is time. I dearly love reading your posts about Argus and the rest of the herd. My condolences are with you and your family.<BR/>Allison in SeattleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871547974104565876.post-8309686789254216172008-07-27T10:24:00.000-07:002008-07-27T10:24:00.000-07:00Oh Kate,I can not stop the flow of tears that run ...Oh Kate,<BR/><BR/>I can not stop the flow of tears that run down my cheeks. I understand the difficult decision that was placed before you and commend your ability to act for the benifit of you lovely friend. They really do count on us to make it better when they just can't go anymore.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for being the wonderful person you are, and my heart goes out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.<BR/><BR/>SOS HorsesSOSHorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060612555090353297noreply@blogger.com