RIP Holly.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (214031)
Walnut Creek, California
August 13, 2020 2:12pm CST
I'm in a sad mood today, for reasons I'll explain later, so I thought I'd do a sad post. As many of you know, my horse girlfriend (literally, my horse) passed away four or so years ago after 23 years together. She lived to be 35. I am a Faithful Horse, and I decided not to date (get another horse) for awhile.
But then I met Holly. She was my music buddy Howie's girlfriend's horse up in Paradise CA. We chatted, there was mutual attraction, I haltered her up and brushed her and cleaned her feet, but I never did hop on her back. She survived the Paradise Fire (the "Camp Fire") and I as ecstatic. I thought she could be at least a "late life relationship."
But apparently her back problems got too bad, and my friends decided to put her down several months ago. I didn't know her well enough to be "devastated," but I was very sad to hear the news.
So now I'm sitting here, thinking about loss and separation, and I felt like writing about it. You get to "suffer the consequences." Or maybe you can relate to my feelings and feel "validated."
On the brighter side, it's a hot and sunny day here, and I will visit the pool later. How is your day going?
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@marguicha (219877)
• Chile
13 Aug 20
I mourned Misty, my first dog for over 2 years. I still remember her but now the memories are brighter of the nice times we had together. It took me a lot to get Luna. I hope that she will be my last dog.
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@Michellekidwell (29363)
• Sonora, California
13 Aug 20
Sorry for the loss of your horse...
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@Michellekidwell (29363)
• Sonora, California
13 Aug 20
@TheHorse I’m sure she was...She was beautiful btw...
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@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Aug 20
@Michellekidwell She was.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
14 Aug 20
you can feel devastated, each new tear represents one for your first love lost, and one for the new potential love lost.
it is ok, mourning is a hard thing in the human world...
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@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 20
@DocAndersen It is. And there are times when I'll intentionally listen to a sad song, just to induce the tears I've been suppressing.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@TheHorse it is something we all face!
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@BarBaraPrz (46490)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
14 Aug 20
She was a fine looking horse.
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@FourWalls (65390)
• United States
14 Aug 20
I’m so sorry, and yet.....I understand the love it takes to break one’s own heart in order to relieve the suffering of a pet.
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Aug 20
So sorry about Holly. They are never easy to say good bye too.
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Aug 20
@TheHorse Many times closer than family as they love unconditionally
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14352)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Aug 20
May she rest in peace
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14352)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Aug 20
@TheHorse God willing she is in a better place
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@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I think our fur friends (and feathered friends) deserve angel wings and a harp just as much as humans.
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@TheHorse (214031)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 20
@JudyEv I dealt with colic a few times. Interestingly, my horse coliced once, and it was on the same day I had a rare stomach flu. The vet had to stick tubes up her nose and butt, and she survived. I took a few advil and survived too. Talk anout synchronicity. The wisdom seems to change every few years. My default is to lead a horse, let them lie down, and then lead them (encourage them to walk) again.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
14 Aug 20
We still grieve over the loss of all of our dogs. Each one was special and a part of the family. I totally understand. Try and have a good day. My day is going OK.
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