Matteo... X

[pixie374]

I wouldn't usually post this, but I've been given 2 full glasess of wine....

I have had to have my 38 year old pony PTS today. I have had him since I was 13 and he was 5... as a a rescue. He started off as a total hooligan, as he hadn't been shown much love- and all my immediate family have the scars to prove it...

He was still winning jumping competitions just a few years ago, and I retired him abour 3 years ago, except for about 10 minutes, 2 or 3 times a week, for my granddaughter to ride. He was so gentle and loving. My 4 year old granddaughter still sometimes gives him polos wrongly, between her fingers, and he always uses his lips and not his teeth to take it from her, so he doesn't hurt her.

He has been a constant through some awful times, and my other horse is trotting around the field whinnying and looking for him.

Unfortunately, we could see he was starting to show his age- and this morning, he decided not to get up for breakfast or to go in the field. The vet said to check and ring back.... and he still didn't want to move, so he has now awfully, been shot in his stable.

RIP Matty, thank you.... we won't forget you xxxx

[Prudie]

OMG so sorry Pixie, heartbreaking for you. Deaths of pets, including other people's, always upsets me. You gave him a great life though and that's a tremendous age to reach. X X

[pastafreak]

Oh, I'm so sorry pixie. He was lucky to have you, and vice versa. Nothing more I can say...sending you a big hug ((hug)).

[rockyracoon]

Oh God. How devastating for you Pixie. :0(

[Barmaid]

Oh Pixie. I'm so sorry. That brought tears to my eyes. X

[Lie-in King]

((Pixie)) x

[Bobbisox1]

So sorry to read this, it's awful when we have to say goodbye to a very trusted friend Pixie , thinking of you xxx

[shoota]

So sorry for you and your family Pixel. XXX
Better than dragging it out though.

[Mamyalynne]

So sorry to hear this Pixie, Matteo brought you and your family such joy and you gave back in return.

Resting now ♥

[barry1010]

Condolences, awful to lose a lifelong companion but you did the right thing

[woofgang]

I am sorry for your loss pixie. Its the last kindest thing we do for our beloved animals, we suffer so they don't have to.

[lankeela]

So sorry, but what wonderful memories. My Strongbow was 34 when he had to be put down, he went down in the field and had to be got up by the fire brigade (he was built like the proverbial brick out house) then a few weeks later he went down in the stable and didn't even try to get up. People don't realise that you probably spend more time with them than you do family and friends - they are such a big part of your life. Remember the good times.

[iluvmargie]

So sorry to hear this, I know it's hard to lose a beloved animal. Is it too late or could you not let your other horse see his dead body to give him closure? If he hasn't seen him dead and been allowed to sniff him, then he won't know where he is. I have done this with pets in the past.

[Tilly2]

Rest in peace, Matteo. Pixie did her best for you.

[pixie374]

Thank you so much, eacha and every one of you- it means a lot xx

I am still quite drunk and upset, apologies....

Margie, I wish I had thought of that, but since early this morning, I have just tried to distract myself.... I'm not sure if horses are scared of death., although I have done that with dogs and people before. He was taken away at the time.
Rasmus, my other one, is in his usual field, with 7 friends who he has known for many years. We have given him extra attention, but he has known his little friend for about 12 years, and has
definitely noticed.
Thank you so much every one xxx he is a haflinger, so they tend to have a good life span and while I knew it would happen at some time, it still ends up being a shock xx

[iluvmargie]

Aww I'm glad Rasmus has other friends to occupy him. Thanks for letting me know x

[marval]

Sorry to hear this Pixie, rest in peace Matty.

[pastafreak]

Under the circumstances, being drunk seems the best thing to do.
I got quite smashed when I had to have Sammi put to sleep.

[lady-janine]

How sad for you and your family. TIE. So sorry for you but he enjoyed a good life which is important. Cyber Hugz.

[Barsel]

Awww Pixie that is really really sad to hear. It must be devastating for you and very confusing for your other horse. Thinking of you. xxx

[wolf63]

You have been friends for such a long time, it must feel awful knowing that he is gone. xx

He had a long and happy life x