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Roseanne
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 Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 1:43:02 PM
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| Your description of Bret's end is very emotional, but it also shows what a kind act it was. You're very brave and must be very upset still. Lovely to have that video. What a bonus. |
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brychens mum
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 1:46:36 PM
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I was very sorry to hear this, he was such a lovely boy. You probably dont remember me but you used to clean my horses rugs when I would have a good nosey at your latest youngstock -always lovely bay babies!
I am eternally grateful to you and your husband as well as he stepped in with only two days notice after I was let down at the last minute by 'a professional transporter ' to trasnport my pony to manchester when we moved from great Barr last year. it was ironic as you had also collected my pony when I bought him 14 years before.
Just very very sad to hear your news but his memory with live on in his lovely produce. |
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Vera
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 5:38:01 PM
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Dear Babs, I have tears in my eyes reading your heart felt words about your beloved Brett.
Those of us who have lost a dear friend know the pain your are feeling.
RIP old fella, run wild and run free. |
    
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BabsR
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England
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Posted - 06 Jun 2009 : 11:29:22 AM
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Scelebrity`s final foal, born 15th May 2009....A Part Bred Arab Filly. Owner is delighted as he sooooo... wanted a Scelebrity filly.
Sunray Scelebrity will live on through his many Daughters 
Babs
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Eunette
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jun 2009 : 12:37:00 PM
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Babs
I am so sorry for your loss, but what a special man to have been able to have in your life. He obviously had a wonderful life.
Thinking of you.
Torey
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artro
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Wales
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Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 12:54:07 AM
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| He was a handsome boy , R.I.P Special Man |
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radfan
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Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 6:16:09 PM
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Modern Euthanasia is a lovely way to go Babs you are right. My mare was put to sleep in March this year and it was the calmest peaceful thing ever. Leah like Bret was halfway through an apple (had been on severe diet for months trying to control her problem) so when decision was made caution went to eh wind as far as dieting was concerned. She was given a sedative first, then the injection, happily munching, laid down, sighed and closed her eyes. Worse decision of my life but a good way for it to happen. Have just posted this as would not want anyone who is in same position of perhaps having to make that awful decision to be scared of the "actual act". It is calm & peaceful. You loved one jsut lays down and as literal as it says, quietly goes to sleep.
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pbarab
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Posted - 08 Jun 2009 : 2:11:05 PM
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Babs, I read about your sad loss on another forum, and had to come on here to say how very sorry I am.
I know exactly how you feel having lost both my foundation mares within 5 months of each other 2 years ago. I am unable to describe the feeling to this day, but my grief, lessened with the knowledge that they both had long and happy lives and I have three daughters to remember them by, and carry on the line.
Bret was a wonderful stallion for you and the breeding world, and he will live on as my girls do, through his progeny.
RIP lovely boy, run free at Rainbow Bridge.
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Renee
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 1:13:18 PM
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| I haven't been on AL for a while, just spotted this thread and wanted to say that I'm so sorry for your loss. It's the saddest day in the world to lose such a wonderful friend, but a gift to be able to let them go, when the time is right, so they don't have to suffer. Your boy clearly had what I am sure we all wish for all horses -a wonderful life with an owner brave enough to put the horse's needs first, especially at the end when it's most difficult. Bless you. Renee |
      
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dresden
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 7:20:47 PM
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| Babs - tony - what can we say - we are so very sad to hear of Bret's loss. He was a superb horse and a wonderful sire. Our very deepest condolences from all at Cullinghurst |
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BabsR
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Posted - 10 Jun 2009 : 07:50:35 AM
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Frances, Paul and Nadia, thank you so much for your kind words on the loss of our "horse of a lifetime" It was apparent, the moment Brett came into our World, that this self assured cheeky bay foal was `something special` and he certainly filled our life with so much fun with his obvious enthusiasm, throughout his 24yrs
He strongly stamped his progeny with his own desirable attributes and `people loving` disposition. Brett`s passing has left a huge hole in
our life but the cherished memories of our wonderful boy will live forever 
Babs and Tony
www.SunrayAngloArabianStud.co.uk
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templars
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Posted - 10 Jun 2009 : 08:32:51 AM
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Oh Babs - how heartbreaking.
I've been without internet for the last couple of weeks so only just read this.
He was a legend in his own lifetime but more than that, he was your friend and part of your family. He was truly the core of Team Sunray and he has left a legacy that will go on and on and continue to fly the flag for generations to come.
RIP to a wonderful, pure bred Anglo Arabian who set the standard for the rest to follow.
Our deepest, deepest sympathy to you all at this very tragic time
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BabsR
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England
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Posted - 10 Jun 2009 : 12:27:46 PM
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The sad loss of Scelebrity has been further compounded by the untimely death of his son, recently lost to the dreaded grass sickness, on May 15th. (A/L thread "Devastating News")
Sunray Sentiment (George) was in our opinion Scelebrity`s best ever...standing 16.00hh and he had everything going for him.
A huge loss for his Owner Carley Brewer who had purchased him from us at ten months. A 5yr old, already proven, future superstar....robbed of his chance!!!
Thankfully we have retained George`s full blood sibling, herself a strapping beautiful mare that epitomises all we appreciate in an Anglo Arab. She is capable of competing at top level in the showring and has the performance pedigree to compete in any sphere of equestrianism. She will never be for sale and like her sire, will be with us for life, to carry on Scelebrity`s well established bloodline
Babs
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