bertie
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Post by bertie on Jun 30, 2006 14:34:20 GMT 1
This morning, just before 10am, my O/H's horse was PTS. He was one in a million - an ex-hunt hireling imported from Ireland for a young lass to event, but she found he was too strong for her and so was sold to Ian. He was Podges' pair bond for the last three years and the only horse able to keep the big boy in his place. This is the boys early this morning. I took it on my camera phone, so please excuse the quality.  And this was the wonderful and beautiful 'Big Joe' - long may he run pain free over Rainbow Bridge.    |
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jenna
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Post by jenna on Jun 30, 2006 14:37:05 GMT 1
{{{{hugs}}}} to you and the boys. Joe's running free with Vulcan now |
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monet
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Post by monet on Jun 30, 2006 14:40:24 GMT 1
OMG! how why? what happened?  he looks amazing in the photo, was he really ill? poor Ian RIP joe xxx |
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devongirl62
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Back to work after 6 months xx also allowed to start riding again slowly
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Post by devongirl62 on Jun 30, 2006 16:54:39 GMT 1
hugs and kisses
things will be ok
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bertie
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Post by bertie on Jun 30, 2006 19:26:40 GMT 1
Unfortunately, the tear in his palate was making it more and more difficult for him to eat and with two large swellings appearing within a week, we realised the good days were rapidly diminishing. Ian felt the kindest thing that he could do for Joe after all the years of loyalty that Joe had shown him was to let him retain his honour and dignity, and after all, between Joe and Podge, Joe was always the boss and would have wanted to have remained that way. A situation like this always comes down to personal decisions. Ian and I are happy that we have done the best as we saw fit for Joe and could have done no more. He will be sadly missed, but we are sure that he is amoungst friends. We would also like to thank our friend (and AC) Sam, for all of her help and support during this difficult time.  |
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Post by roo on Jun 30, 2006 20:28:31 GMT 1
(((((hugs)))))  Thinking of you all XxX |
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Post by gypsycob on Jun 30, 2006 20:51:22 GMT 1
how sad, and very brave of you to decide to keep his dignity.
poor podge, huge hugs
paula
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Post by swallowsmum on Jun 30, 2006 21:13:20 GMT 1
how brave of you both to make this difficult decision..........my thoughts are with you all.
xx
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monet
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Post by monet on Jul 1, 2006 8:40:02 GMT 1
oh thanks tara for explaining, my heart goes out to you and ian and your mum and dad. x huge kisses to podge as well.
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Post by mellymoo on Jul 1, 2006 15:44:12 GMT 1
(((((((((hugs))))))))))))) xxxx
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wills
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Post by wills on Jul 2, 2006 20:07:17 GMT 1
Sorry to hear that big hugs x
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Post by gwenoakes on Jul 4, 2006 8:23:15 GMT 1
RIP Joe
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Post by holi on Jul 7, 2006 10:49:05 GMT 1
so sorry - love to you all and the hurt does pass. xx
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Gibus
Podge & Solly 
Timothy
he looks amazing in the photo, was he really ill? 
