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Kazzy
Platinum Member
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 Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 08:32:42 AM
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I just want inform everyone that I lost my beloved mare yesterday
through Laminitis.
She fought a very brave battle to the end with this dreaded illness,
its awful. She suffered with it on and off for 11 years and the last
year she was getting it more frequent. Me, my vet and farrier tried
our hardest and she did aswell to save her from it.
She got it again about a month ago and it hit her very hard, she was
in a lot of pain the last week being on 4 bute a day and I couldnt
see her go through it anymore.
She was such a free spirit and to keep her confined to her stable
was not an option for me or her.
She had her last day out in the field yesterday in the glorious sunshine with her beloved son Kazbah and she really enjoyed herself,
but it took its toll on her by mid afternoon and she was put to sleep
with her Kazbah by her side and she went very peacefully.
I loved her so much and she was my best friend was 17 years but she
has left me with Kazbah who I treasure, he is distraught at the moment even though he was with her and saw it happen, I just hope he
can get over it in time.
I know now she is running free from pain and that is all I ever wanted for her.
God bless you Swirly I will miss you so much.
*You'll never walk alone*
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Zoe Tyzack
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 08:45:51 AM
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Janet im so sorry to hear of your sad loss
My thoughts are with you xxx |
     
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Honeyb060674
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avanti
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England
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 08:48:44 AM
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| Hi, so sorry to hear of your loss, big ((((((hug)))))) coming your way, Mandy xx |
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Pauline
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Kash
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England
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 08:56:28 AM
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I'm so sorry for your loss of such a lovely mare, but how brave you both were. I hope you and Kazbah can find comfort in each other.
My thoughts are with you.
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pat day
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 09:03:02 AM
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Its a rotton, rotton illness, where there seems to be no pattern these days.
I am really sorry for your loss, but you did the right thing by her if she was having more bad days than good, and more in pain, than not.
Thinking of you.
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Silvern_Scepris
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England
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 09:07:58 AM
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I'm really sorry to hear of your loss  |
  
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Zan
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Scotland
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 09:08:11 AM
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| My heart sank when I saw this topic. She was a very lucky lady to have been so loved. Thinking of you and her lovely son at this sad time. |
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alethea
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 09:17:22 AM
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So so sorry to hear of your loss.
At least she can RIP now
Thoughts are with you
Alethea
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Poppy
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England
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 09:21:17 AM
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Janet I am so sorry . I have followed your postings on here and feel as though I knew her too. She is out of pain now and you've got to remember the 17 years you had with her. Kazbah will come round - after all, he has you thank goodness. Bless you for putting all the effort into making her life as comfortable as possible and a giving her a dignified, peaceful end . You were lucky to have one another.
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Roseanne
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 10:02:20 AM
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Poor you; how really upsetting. It was very brave and kind of you to take that awful decision to put her out of her pain. I'm sure you will find huge solace in Kazbah and will enjoy the best memories of Swirl.
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louisejo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 10:05:42 AM
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Janet - i am so sorry to read about your mare, she is in a better place now though and i hope your boy gets over it soon.
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Sally Etchells
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 11:20:01 AM
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Hiya Janet
Even typing this I've got a ruddy huge lump in my throat - she was such a massive part of your life , and mine too - it's because of her I got my first arab !!! the things she put us through over the years are what will make us laugh later on 
I know how much you've struggled with your decision over this last few weeks and have always put her welfare first which is all they can ask of us - she could not have had a better home, Kazzy will settle down in a few days bless him. I've told all the girls at the farm and they all send their love, Jen was upset obviously and wanted to send a big love to you both 
Lots of love and hugs
Sal , Kimberley, Jen, Brenda and Lisa xxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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arabic
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England
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 11:39:25 AM
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| I am so sorry! Such a sad time for you - I send you and Kazbah ((((((((big hugs))))))) |
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Judith S
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 11:43:08 AM
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So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
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SEZ
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donna72_uk
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 1:21:09 PM
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So sorry to hear your sad news
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Kazzy
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 2:04:10 PM
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Thanks everyone, it does make a difference.
Thanks Sal for being there for me yesterday, and yes in a while I will laugh at the things the little madam put me through, my pal said this morning, "I can see her now at the pearly gates saying *Right thats it I'm here now, I'm the boss, you do as I say not what you want to do*" She might have only beeen 14.1 and a little bit but she
didnt stand for any messing did she, wether they were 12.2 or 17.2
Pat it is so true about Laminitis its dreadful and my vet said yesterday its fact now that Laminitis is the biggest killer in horses
today, it kills more horses than colic does, and he says it very worrying.
I did the right thing yesterday, I would never have forgiven myself
if I ever found her in distress, her sole had softened since last week and thats not a good sign at all, it was only a matter of time
before the pedal bone would have come through, it could have been days away really.
She had a lovely day out in the field and she managed to eat enough
grass to fill a shire horse, so I am glad of that, she went doing what she liked the best, out in the field in the sunshine eating grass with Kazbah.
Thanks everyone I really appreciate it.
Janet
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Evie
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 5:49:52 PM
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So sorry to hear your news Janet.
RIP Bazz-Swirl |
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 8:23:06 PM
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| So sorry but you've done the right thing at least she is no longer in pain rip Bazz-Swirl |
      
Harthall Rashida RIP, Binley Ishara, Bouchan
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Timberwolf
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England
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 8:32:27 PM
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Hi Janet
I dont know you or your poor mare but I can see you loved her to bits. It bought a tear to my eye reading your thread. May your dear girl rest in peace with all the good souls that have gone before her.
RIP dear Swirly.
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annas
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 9:36:31 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. Let her boy be your strength.
Thnking of you and i'm sure that she's watching over you and her little boy.
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Deboniks
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 9:48:20 PM
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| Sorry for your lossThinking of you ((HUG)) |
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Vera
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Posted - 15 Feb 2007 : 10:02:39 PM
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Janet,
So sorry to hear you've lost your special lady. MAy she rest inpeace and be forever pain free.
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