I lost a friend today

[Art Fawcett]

This feels pretty dumb, but I am so down it's hard to focus. I lost a friend today. He was sick when I found him a year ago, I nursed him back to health, we went on my rides together, got to know each other through crisis and conflict, and in the end I really liked the guy, he became my friend.

His name was Bronze and was my Paint Quarterhorse. Last night, like every other night, I walked him from the pasture into the barn for his "overnight" feeding and rest and it seemed like so many other nights, uneventful. When going in to feed him today, he was down, writhing in pain, worn open wounds into his face, and bleeding. Overnight his intestines twisted and kinked, creating toxins that left him beyond hope by the time I got him to the vet. I had to let him go with some peace and whatever dignity death affords rather than let the ravages take him. As I write this post I am waiting for him to be delivered back home so that I can bury him overlooking the pasture he loved and was at home in.

I never imagined that I could become so attatched to a horse. The ranch won't be the same without him

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Sorry to hear that Art.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Oh Art, I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing can assuage the pain of losing so fine a companion, but I hope you will take some comfort in the good times you spent together as surely as I know he took comfort in knowing that you were there at the end to make the right decisions for him.

I wish you all the best in this time. Know that you have friends here.

 

[BJBAmerica]

Sorry for your loss.....

 

[RondoHatton]

Sincere condolences.

 

[gluegungeisha]

Oh, I am so sorry. Horses are absolutely amazing animals, and the connections you forge with them are forever. My condolences.

 

[eniksleestack]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[akaBruno]

Sorry to hear that, Art. Hang in there.

 

[Feraud]

My condolences to you Art. Losing a companion is always a hard thing.

 

[ohairas]

I'm very sorry to hear about Bronze. I've heard about horses with that same problem, unfortunately happens more than we know.
He was very lucky to have you has his friend Art.
Nikki

 

[Brooksie]

I am so sad to hear about your horse Bronze, keep the good memories alive of this wonderful companion.

LB

 

[Nashoba]

Art I am so, so very sorry for you. Horses are such magnificant creatures and he sounds like he as a good dear friend. My heart goes out to you. Please take care.

 

[MK]

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I am sorry for your loss.

 

[Leading Edge]

My sincerest condolences, Art.
I too recently and suddenly lost such a friend. It is an loss I sometimes succeed in filling with memories.
May you also find such comfort.

 

[RIOT]

Sorry about your loss. My sincerest.

 

[cooncatbob]

It's always tough to lose a friend. His life was better because of you. Take care. Bob.

 

[scotrace]

With some friends, every day is a gift.

My sympathy.

 

[AlanC]

I'm sorry for your loss, Art.

 

[imoldfashioned]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Art. I'm glad you'll be able to get some closure by burying your friend in a place they loved.

 

[Absinthe_1900]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Art, it's amazing how animals add so much to our lives, they truly are wonderful friends that live forever in our hearts.