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rhoni
Gold Member
 United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 03:03:25 AM
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Polly arrived in September, a blanket spot mini, an impulse buy. She rapidly became a focus (do I mean THE focus?) of the yard. She was such a happy girl, chuckling at us and peeping through her eyelashes. A proper wee flirt,28 inches tall, seven months old.
A victim of her size, her patellar ligaments turned out to be too big for her wee body. A week past Sunday, her off-hind went out and stayed out. Decision was made to operate. On her way back from horspital the other leg went, so we took her back for another op, one small cut for a stifle. But she was just a wee baby and the bute gave her an ulcer and she just didn’t make it.
Dear sweet Polly, you weren’t with us for long but you were so much loved. Bless you. I read something yesterday that said “your heart and dreams can shatter, but your love and hope go on.”
Thank you, sweet Polly, for reminding us that love is worth the pain.
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Pauline
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England
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 07:18:18 AM
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Oh Rhoni,
Not another one
Life has been so cruel to you this year, it is just unbelievable.
My heart felt thoughts go out to you and your family.
Lets pray that 2007 is a better year for you and althoughs that have lost this year.
How is the little one coming along.
Pauline |
Pauline Higgs
Equine & Human Holistic Therapist
www.thegentlestouch.co.cc
www.endurancegbmidsouth.co.uk
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LYNDILOU
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 07:59:06 AM
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OH I am so sorry for you, poor little thing didnt have a chance really is it a consolation that she spent her last in loving hands? I guess not for you but for her yes. |
   
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avanti
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England
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 08:00:32 AM
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| Rhoni, Life has been cruel to you this year, I'm so sorry to hear of another loss for you and your family here's hopeing 2007 is your year, lots of hugs to you, Mandy xx |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 08:29:21 AM
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Rhoni
So very sad to hear about POlly...
Sending you big hugs
JudithXXX |
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Zan
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Scotland
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 09:43:49 AM
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So sorry to hear this.
Her breeder needs to be told though---it is just not fair to breed so small. It is bound to lead to problems .
She was a lucky girl to spend her last wee while surrounded by your love. |
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madmare
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England
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 10:40:34 AM
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We had a mini shetalnd at my old yard..her parents were both standard sized, and she ended up at 22 and 1/2 inches..for a while the smallest horse in the world! Bonnie was a cutie pie, and she knew it..always a proper little girly...and always winning at shows.
She sadly died earlier this year..at 7 years old...she had bred a couple of falabella x foals, but her third pregnancy ended in complications, and we lost her...theses little things are never destined to be with us for long, but they give us so much joy while they are here.
Hugs to you Rhoni...you have been through hell this year, and things can only get better next year. |
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Honeyb060674
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barbara.gregory
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 11:49:11 AM
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I am so sorry to hear some more sad news from you, Rhoni. That is your three, they do say things often come in threes, so I am sure 2007 will be a much better year for you. Life can be so cruel sometimes.
I do hope your filly is making up for your heartache by bringing you joy and love.
All the best, if there is anything I can do for you, Rhoni, you have my e-mail address and my phone number is 01449 737145 |
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Zoe Tyzack
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 12:49:20 PM
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So sorry to hear this.
My Thoughts are with you |
     
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jackie k
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Wales
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 1:42:13 PM
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Hi Rhoni
Life can be such a bitch sometimes and I read that you have had your fair share of downs this year.
All I can say is be positive and life will get better.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time and Polly was sent to you for a reason.
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gu-ku-vi
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Denmark
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 4:16:32 PM
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I am so sorry to read this, thinking enough is enough, now it have to have an end.
2007 can only be better, I hope, you have been through so much heartaches, it is not fair.
(((((hugs ))))) Gunni. |
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Lila
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Netherlands
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Posted - 25 Nov 2006 : 4:28:36 PM
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Hi Rhoni, What a sad thing I must say. What I hate most is that people breed smaller and smaller and like with siamese and persian cats, certain dogs etc. They get all kinds of faults and why? Why are there people who like these extreem animals, forgot to mention show arabs, I would not like to ride one, it might break a leg.
And who is crying and sad for a very long time YOU, because of these ignorant people.
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Margaret
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Scotland
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Posted - 26 Nov 2006 : 10:36:16 AM
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| Rhoni, so sorry to hear this - what a year you've had: surely 2007 must be better. At least she had a happy life even though it was so short. Any news of your orphan foal? |
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linda
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Nov 2006 : 1:09:35 PM
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Hi Rhoni,
I am sorry I have just read this post!
What a tragic loss, poor little thing, You tried so hard for her too
Lx
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Jingo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Nov 2006 : 3:12:04 PM
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| Rhoni, so sorry to hear about Polly - what a year you've had. Let's hope 2007 proves a little more happy for you. |
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GHALEEM
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Nov 2006 : 7:37:16 PM
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Dear Rhoni,
Having just lost my beloved Ghaleem three weeks ago i can honestly say i know how you are feeling right now. I just wanted to say that i am thinking of you, honestly i am. The way i look at it is that some horses are only given to us for a short amount of time but the joy they give us lasts forever.
Lots of love to you at this sad time,
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arabic
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 26 Nov 2006 : 8:11:40 PM
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Words fail me Rhoni. Such a tragic time for you. I sincerely hope this is all behind you now and there are some happy times ahead for you. God knows you deserve it!!
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Tahir
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Nov 2006 : 12:37:15 AM
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Rhoni, I have just read this, what a tradgedy. I don't know what else to say but I really feel for you at this time. I sometimes wonder why we keep horses when our hearts get broken at times like this, but then the joy they bring us makes our hearts sing.
Carla, xx. |
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sammyd0380
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