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Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 09:58 PM
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Yesterday afternoon our horse Billy was limping around. His back leg had a pretty large opening on it and was infected. He was sweating profusely and walking in circles. Called our vet after sending pics and video to her and she said to put him down - he would not survive it. Either a snake bite that go infected or he got poked with a nail or wire. Anyway I had to do one of the hardest things I have ever done and that was to put him down. Cried like a baby. Billy was a bad *** horse - was used for roping and then went into retirement. He died at age 32 so he lived a great life.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 10:02 PM
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kind of a big deal
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Hat tip, Not many people can do it, most just send them to pasture to deal with harshness of mother nature.
Looks like an ol Doc bar horse I use to have, good lucking horse.
Condolences
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 10:04 PM
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Jimbo1
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That's tough, condolences.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 10:08 PM
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Superduty
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That's tough. Man I am so sorry you had to go through that, not sure I could do that. I am sure to end the suffering I could. I pray you will find peace knowing you did the right thing and what had to be done.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 10:10 PM
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texfork
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Dang, I don't think I could do it. I am so sorry you have to. Prayers sent for you and your family. I am so sorry for our loss.
Last edited by texfork; 06/05/23 10:11 PM.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 10:13 PM
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Sounds like Billy lived a full long life
Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 11:10 PM
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Sound like Billy lived a great 32 years. always tough to put down a loved animal.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 11:41 PM
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Dang thats a good looking animal and dang thats old. Ive never had to do anything like that and it must of been real hard. I definitely think doing it yourself was the best way.
Last edited by freerange; 06/05/23 11:41 PM.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/05/23 11:54 PM
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This is the primary reason (although, there are a few others) that I never owned one. My grandfather was a horseman. God's peace to you sir. They're incredible animals that deserve our love and respect. Let the tears flow.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 12:08 AM
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Thoughts and prayers to you. Know this, he is running thru a green pasture in heaven now and will be there waiting on you. Cherish the memories until then. I’ve put down a few and it never gets easier. Great times and memories with each one I wouldn’t trade for. When I lose this pal, I may be done. Raised him from a colt, trained him myself, turned many a steer with him, slept under his feet many a night in a stall or trailer at out of town rodeos. He’s my best friend and I like him more than people. Will break this ol’ boys heart when I lose him. Again, I’m sorry for your loss Sir.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 12:50 AM
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That’s terrible. At that age, he must have been real family to you.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 12:58 AM
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Sorry for your loss, that had to be awful to have to do it yourself.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 01:12 AM
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Shoot my dog is working on being part of the family for 15 years, that’s double. Sorry for your loss.
Last edited by redchevy; 06/06/23 01:13 AM.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 01:15 AM
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Hard to lose a good one like that, had to be tough to have to put them down yourself. Prayers up for y’all!
If you`re running down my country, man, You`re walking on the fighting side of me. (Merle)
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 01:15 AM
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Greg
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That's tough. Man I am so sorry you had to go through that, not sure I could do that. I am sure to end the suffering I could. I pray you will find peace knowing you did the right thing and what had to be done. +1 sorry for your loss
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 01:47 AM
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Thanks to you all for your thoughts. Here is Billy's best buddy Skeeter who has stood over his grave all day long. We buried him today on our property and my hope is that once we are gone others will think that must have been a hell of a horse
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 02:32 AM
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My condolences, spent a lot of time around horses as a kid. Can't imagine having to put one down.
"There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre." Louis L'Amour
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 03:05 AM
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Thanks to you all for your thoughts. Here is Billy's best buddy Skeeter who has stood over his grave all day long. We buried him today on our property and my hope is that once we are gone others will think that must have been a hell of a horse I don’t have the words. Just this. “First class Sir, first class.”
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 03:14 AM
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Apache Prayer and Chant for Animal Friend—Wahi’ Natives
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, téh hoh’
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, téh chutàh téh hoh’
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi
Good health my friend
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, téh hoh’
Good health my friend, my brother
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, téh chutàh téh hoh'
Good health my friend, my pet, my animal brother
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi
Good health my friend
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, téh hoh’
Good health my friend, my brother
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, -ýuûshñhii, téh chutàh, téh hoh' téh
Good health, good passing my friend, my pet, my animal brother/sister
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, téh hoh’
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi, téh chutàh téh hoh’
Hoh wa pet ‘u chi -ýuûshñhii, téh chutàh, téh hoh' téh
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 03:20 AM
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kry226
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Thoughts to you, sir. Not a horse guy myself but I know it's tough. All the best. As GUT said, "First Class, sir."
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 04:05 AM
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That is tough. Sounds like he was a great beast and you took care of him to the end.
Taking a bird dog to the field for the last time was the second hardest thing I have done in my 61 years.
We all need to practice Whoa more.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 11:31 AM
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Choked up just thinking about it. Takes some real sand to do this, even though it had to be done.
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 11:38 AM
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 11:49 AM
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Sorry for your loss! Billy was a handsome horse.
“I never forget a face—but in your case, I’ll be glad to make an exception.” —Groucho Marx
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Re: Had to put our horse down - 32 years old
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06/06/23 01:34 PM
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