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Suggestions to help last horse here?
Topic Started: Oct 31 2012, 04:29 PM (804 Views)
ShadowMare
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We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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As you all know about my impending hospice issue, and that I sold my Shadowmare recently (and she has relocated safely and from what her new mom says, happily, for which I am very grateful!), my last remaining horse (the little ranch rescue pony) is having a difficult time...she does have the mini for company, but she is missing her "boss mare" and seems a bit lost.

I know it's early days for her, but I would appreciate any suggestions to help her. A friend has offered to come and ride her three times a week, and she's got toys and distractions, etc. Do you think she'll settle in to the new way of things? Once I'm down the road a few months my friend will take all my animals, so she's only got a little while to be in this situation. I just cannot let go of them all at once. That step will come soon enough.

So, ideas for keeping her happier, anyone?
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gunnar
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Can you spend time with her? Treats grooming. Whatever you can do. The riding would help. Horses loved job!
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She'll get used to it. I've had some that lived alone and they adjusted quickly. Don't sweat it.
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I agree with Witchy. Animals are very resilient and adapt to change but not always right away. She will be fine. Of course if your friend can ride her, that sounds great if they both enjoy it. Anything you can do to spend time with her is great; but I would not worry too much about her (I know, of course you worry, but still....)

As tough as I know this must be, you are doing a great thing to work this all out and find them the right places to go. They might not be 100% behind the change, but if they only knew the horrible choices other people make...they would be more than happy to make it work out.

Sending you great big hugs ((((((((((((( :hug: :hug: :hug: ))))))))))))
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ShadowMare
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Thanks, all, for your comments, ideas and suggestions. I guess I needn't have posted the question as yesterday the situation was remedied and the little ranch rescue mare will be nicely cared for, so no worries. I much appreciate the help. This is my last posting, so I just want to send my very best wishes to all of you, especially those who have had such a tough time in 2012. Lots of amazing people here; you've all been inspirational. Thx.
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Shadowmare, why no more posting my friend?? We've all been glad you've checked in here.

I am glad the little mare will be well cared for. Please take care of yourself and pop in once in awhile if you can.
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:hug: :hug: :hug: Love ya', ShadowMare. Godspeed, my friend. :rose: :rose: :rose:
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Your words of wisdom still ring in my ears.....I'm bawling over here.... Until we meet again....

I was just thinking of you yesterday....I thought of the pretty horse necklace you sent me years ago....that I made into a charm for my presentation bridle... :) I will think of you every time I see it...

HH :hug:
Edited by headlesshorseman, Nov 2 2012, 08:27 AM.
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:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: my friend :rose:
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Love you SM!
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We'll miss your kind words, ShadowMare.
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DRAGON BREATH. DRAGGIN' BUTT
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I've not ventured here in a while, been on the FB TOC but not here - ShadowMare, my heart is just breaking. Hospice?! OMG. Sending you hugs and love and wondering if there is some way to help?? How please??
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SM, YOU are the one who is inspirational. :hug: :hug: :hug: to you.

It sounds like the end is near and I really don't know what to say, except that I pray that a young, pain-free version of you gets to gallop through green pastures and reunite with old friends on the other side. :,( Godspeed, my friend, you are one wise and brave lady.
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Wha??? Last posting??? :no: Now I'm crying too. I haven't been on here much lately, so many things going on, but I have thought of you often. Godspeed wherever your journey takes you, and I will be praying for you. You have imparted much wisdom over the years. :hug: :hug: :,(
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Shadowmare, you've always been a favorite poster and as BG said I wish you a young pain free version and know you will be greeted by many old friends!!! Hugs
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