Coco (?? - 2008)

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Coco (?? - 2008)
Topic Started: Oct 14 2008, 09:50 AM (171 Views)
Trialbyfire	Oct 14 2008, 09:50 AM Post #1
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,189 Group: Members Member #250 Joined: January 8, 2007	A great horse passed on today. I had the privilege of boarding him at my home for the last 18 months; an elderly quarter horse (age unknown) but thought to be around 32 today. Just a true gentleman. His owner never found out anything about the first half of his life; she could trace him back to his late teens, but the rest of his story will always be a mystery. Someone put a lot of time into him; he was very well schooled, excellent manners, and some people who rode him suspected he had been a roping horse or even a real working horse once upon a time. My kids practiced picking out his feet while he walked, and my 3 year old neice took her first "ride" on him last year. He was a grandfatherly herd leader, who happily shared his hay and groomed his friends. Perhaps one of the most patient and gentle animals I have ever known. I am happy that I was able to give him a fine end to a long life. He had what we thought to be a stroke this summer, leaving him with permanent neurological impairment; a sort of disconnect between his brain and his hind end. Even still, he was as dignified as he could be, and with the cold weather coming soon we knew it was time to let him go with that dignity. So he spent his last few weeks eating up his "favorite" pasture, sleeping in the sun, getting treats and pats, and hanging with his friends. I'm sad to see him go.



MayaTy02	Oct 14 2008, 10:14 AM Post #2
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,372 Group: Members Member #388 Joined: January 17, 2007	aw coco...........so sorry his time has come but he had a great life and especially wonderful was his time at your place. Great picture by the way..... how's the girlfriend (Wealthia)handling it?



Brydelle Farm	Oct 14 2008, 10:37 AM Post #3
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,021 Group: Members Member #509 Joined: January 20, 2007	RIP and Godspeed Coco!



Trialbyfire	Oct 14 2008, 11:10 AM Post #4
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,189 Group: Members Member #250 Joined: January 8, 2007	Aww, thanks. I always loved that picture. Wealthia had a rough time for about a half an hour, galloping around and calling for him. ButI know she knew it was him under the blanket in the pasture. She settled down after a while and was willing to be consoled by me, which was nice (I remember how Coco called for Peekaboo all day after she was euthanized and he was inconsolable.) She's still not too happy but she's doing ok. The dippy halflinger raced around with her wondering "why are we running? why are you upset?" He didn't understand. Sigh. Now I just need to find another Coco for myself (but about 15-20 years younger!) He really was the perfect sort of horse.



web_torte	Oct 14 2008, 11:42 AM Post #5
Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Posts: 387 Group: Members Member #2,906 Joined: February 20, 2008	Everytime I read this board I get all teary eyed. Good on you for giving him the good and noble ending to his life. He'll meet you on the other side and hope others have the fortune of finding your farm for the same tenderness you gave him.



Fenway	Oct 14 2008, 02:11 PM Post #6
Guiding your way to Candy Mountain, since 1873. Posts: 2,577 Group: Members Member #639 Joined: January 26, 2007	What a handsome boy. Godspeed Coco. Edited by Fenway, Oct 14 2008, 02:11 PM.



Little Diva	Oct 14 2008, 02:22 PM Post #7
Is the meadow on fire? Posts: 1,597 Group: Members Member #305 Joined: January 9, 2007	What a handsome and wise face. RIP sweet boy.



gunnar	Oct 14 2008, 02:31 PM Post #8
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,140 Group: Members Member #236 Joined: January 8, 2007	Nothing like a good old QH! He was so handsome and I am sure you will miss him! Godspeed to Coco!



jillintexas	Oct 14 2008, 02:40 PM Post #9
You're BANNED! Posts: 7,608 Group: Members Member #96 Joined: January 6, 2007	Im so sorry TBF and Coco's owner. He sounds like a grand old man. What a beautiful, "Old Soul" expression he had; so noble, kind and all-knowing. Edited by jillintexas, Oct 14 2008, 02:41 PM.



Ethan & Ella's Mom	Oct 14 2008, 04:58 PM Post #10
Magical Leopluridon Posts: 910 Group: Members Member #231 Joined: January 8, 2007	RIP Sweet Coco.



seal harbor	Oct 15 2008, 12:21 AM Post #11
Administrator Posts: 1,924 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: January 2, 2007	Godspeed Coco. He really does look noble and kind. for you and his owner.



DairyQueen2049	Oct 15 2008, 04:06 AM Post #12
DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT Posts: 7,547 Group: Members Member #385 Joined: January 17, 2007	TBF - what a nice tribute. RIP dear Coco



Delia	Oct 17 2008, 11:29 AM Post #13
Is the meadow on fire? Posts: 1,502 Group: Members Member #681 Joined: January 31, 2007	RIP Coco. And hugs to you TBF for being such a compassionate caregiver.



justmagic	Oct 20 2008, 05:46 AM Post #14
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,378 Group: Members Member #565 Joined: January 22, 2007	God Speed Coco. He looks like he was wonderful.



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