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| suneanarab |
Posted - 01 Feb 2010 : 10:34:54 PM
i haven't been on here posting for quite a while now due to a number of reasons, ill health and a messy divorce being alot to do with it. for anyone who has been in touch with me and i haven't responded i sincerely appologise but for once in my life i have thought about just me and my son.
to top it all off i now have to report the totally devasting news that my beloved stallion odin had to be pts on thursday. he was rising 19 this year and my horse-of-a-lifetime. he was not everyone's idea of a show arab but for me he was a true all rounder and gentleman. always the exhibitionist, and always the perfect gentleman. a huge heart trapped in a small horse. never unplaced in the ridden ring and manners always to burn. he turned his hoof to anything from teaching children to ride to proving all the 'arabs can't jump' people so wrong.
my words are just simply not enough to explain how much i love this horse and how deeply i am missing him. the hole he has left in my life is unfillable and tearing my heart apart.
he had had trouble with his feet some years ago and the treatment meant that i could never ride him again. but he was happy and enjoyed pottering about. however, the problem reoccured and there was nothing i could do because the treatment would have killed him anyway.
thursday morning was beautifully clear and crisp. odin looked a picture and came out being on a good day on his toes. one final performance for the man he didn't know who was to send him to his lost mares and son.
my beautiful man i'm heartbroken, i miss you but i am so honoured to have had you in my life.
suzanne |
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| numbbum |
Posted - 08 Feb 2010 : 5:47:31 PM
So deeply sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds as though you had a wonderful time with your horse and I hope that your memories will eventually be able to bring a smile to your face and be a comfort to you. He is free, running with the Angels, until the time comes for you to meet again. xxx |
| Kelly |
Posted - 06 Feb 2010 : 7:15:07 PM
Oh Suzanne. I'm so sorry. I had hoped that when I didn't hear from you for a while, no news was good news.
I've only just read this (I've been in Central America for nearly 2 weeks, but something made me log on today). Am now sat here with tears in my eyes. I'm so sorry things are hard for you, in so many ways....
Odin was a stunner - I remember the first time I came across your website and saw the photo of him with his head over the stable door. I copied it and emailed it to my mum, as he was so beautiful. I am so proud to be the owner of his gorgeous son. Jack is a credit to both Odin and you, and when you feel up to it, please come and see us.
Hugs to you, can can you PM me your number please, I lost all the ones in my phone.
RIP Odin - the world is a less beautiful place now.
xxx |
| mad alice |
Posted - 05 Feb 2010 : 2:03:43 PM
Oh Suzanne i know how you feel for i lost my once in a life time horse before christmas. Take care sweetheart. I shed a tear for you both today.
Alice |
| Deboniks |
Posted - 04 Feb 2010 : 10:59:45 PM
Very sad news.
Thinking of you R.I.P Odin |
| Claire Chillingworth |
Posted - 04 Feb 2010 : 10:50:28 PM
So sorry to hear of your sad loss
sending best wishes to you Suzanne x |
| suneanarab |
Posted - 04 Feb 2010 : 7:52:49 PM
i just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the messages, pm's and emails with your lovely words and thoughts!
it's such a massive void that he's left and i'm finding myself at a loss. i've lost all my old mares over the last four years and now odin too. it's hard to deal with but on the other side of that i couldn't put him through more treatment for my benefit just to keep him here with me. he gave me so much and never once in his life kicked out or bit on purpose. even when in pain he barely complained and he looked after everyone everytime he was ridden. i could never have asked for a better horse!
thank you all once again!!
suzanne |
| Claire |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 6:18:39 PM
So sorry to read of your loss- I lost my William a week ago today after 18 1/2 years together- he like your Odin was a big horse in a small body! (11.3hh!)
Lots of love and hugs to you and RIP Odin |
| alison |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 5:30:16 PM
Sending best wishes and healing thoughts.
Ali x |
| rosie |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 5:26:08 PM
so sorry for your loss. |
| arabic |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 2:50:29 PM
Dear Suzanne I am so sorry. It probably doesnt seem like it now but what people are saying is right, time does heal. Even tho you probably feel now that you dont want it to - it will. My heart was broken last April when I lost my beloved Freddie and I spent most of last year broken, lost and very lonely. There were times when I thought I would never mend but I have turned a corner and at last I am getting back together. Not a day passes when I dont think of him, often still with tears but the pain is easing.
Take good care of you and your son, take each day as it comes and have faith that Odin God bless him will see you through this.
lots of love
Sandie |
| nikki |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 10:28:37 AM
so sorry for your loss, i always adnired odin, r.i.p lovely boy |
| precious |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 10:22:49 AM
So sorry
RIP Odin Run free xx |
| moonlight |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 08:35:44 AM
So sorry to hear your news, thinking of you. RIP Odin |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 03 Feb 2010 : 07:47:14 AM
So sad, run free now Odin with your family. X |
| Roseanne |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 8:53:13 PM
Suzanne you and Odin were one of the first partnerships I got to know and admire when I first came on to Arabian Lines years ago. With so much going on in our lives we don't always keep a track on some of the original, 'heart' members of AL. Now you have come back to us with this devastating news.
I can only imagine how much Odin has meant to you and what it does to you to have to part with him. I can imagine your pain and it grieves me too...
Cherish all those wonderful times with him and accept my deep condolences. RIP Odin. |
| fidodido |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 8:43:51 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss, he was clearly very loved.
RIP Odin |
| Cate |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 8:26:03 PM
So very sorry to read of your trials and the sadness you must be feeling at the loss of your wonderful Odin. |
| joanna_piana |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 8:01:04 PM
Oh Suzanne so very sorry to hear about your beloved boy RIP Odin |
| chris wesley |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 7:05:34 PM
Really sad news to hear Odin has passed . Being the breeder I would just like to add that Suzanne fell for Odin as a yealing . He couldn't have found a better partnership & loving owner . 19 yrs old and still I'm told looking a picture . A real credit to you Suzanne and I just would like to say a big thankyou for not letting him suffer and letting him go with dignity . Hurts I know but I'm sure you did the right thing.
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| jackiedo |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 6:05:27 PM
A proper Arab.... just my sort. sorry for your loss |
| sab2 |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 1:59:47 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss, RIP dear boy |
| Smiler |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 1:21:16 PM
So sorry to hear your sad news
RIP Odin x
stay strong |
| garnet |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 12:34:06 PM
So sorry to hear this news. I do sympathise - I too have had a rotten year with ill health and bereavements, both horse and human, so I know what you are going through, but treasure your memories and know that you did your best for your lovely boy. |
| Gemma |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 12:30:51 PM
So sorry to this Susanne.
RIP Odin. |
| nn |
Posted - 02 Feb 2010 : 12:27:33 PM
So sorry to read this. RIP Odin.
Nicky |
