Hugs needed..

imasassycowgirl · 09-03-2008, 10:05 PM

As i write this my eyes are welling up so bad, please forgive the spelling mistakes. For those of you who followed the Sundance episodes... Today will be her last full day.. The vet has been arranged and burial to follow. We have found her a place to lie which overlooks her home farm where she was born and the bay which she has spent her life. Sundance we diagnosed with cancer somehwere in her body only we never really knew where. A few days ago she started not being able to walk properly, and I could see she would not make it to fall like we had hoped. I chickened out o calling the vet three times before finally making the decsion. I just kept thinking maybe I hadn't done enough... maybe there was more I could do... After all she was only 22 yrs old, dappled and healthy coat, we have been spending our days anging out in dads 2nd cut hay field... and then this morning... suddenly I notice between her chest a huge lump. A massive tumor... How could I have missed this in all the care I have been giving. And then my mom ( a nurse) says they can stay donrmant... and the just pop up.. In some ways I now know I have made the right choice in arrangeing for her to pass on while she is still ok to walk there... but I HURT... in 21 years of owing over 30 horses on a regular basis... I have only ever lost 1 before. **** it doesn't get any easier. Thanks for all your prayers.. I will have forever your post pics of Sundance on her final day here.

scrapchick · 09-03-2008, 10:07 PM

I'm so sorry, (((hugs))) to you and Sundance....

barnbum2106 · 09-03-2008, 10:08 PM

Ohh I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. You have been a blessing to her life and she knows it.

**seerfarm** · 09-03-2008, 10:10 PM

Sending my thoughts and prayers. May she find her way over the Rainbow Bridge, to run happy and free through the green meadows.

AlbertaGirl · 09-03-2008, 10:10 PM

Please know there really is nothing else you can do but the greatest kindness, which is to end her suffering. I'm sure she had excellent care from you, and knows she's loved. I'm so sorry, and am sending big (((HUGS))) to you

Would you like to share any photos of Sundance?

foreveryours · 09-03-2008, 10:19 PM

Here are the pics of Sunny...

She will be missed greatly... She has always been one of my favorites there... it just won't be the same without her... I am the same way I can't even hardly type about it without tearing up....

ChasnCans · 09-03-2008, 10:20 PM

Just reading that makes me want to cry, I couldn't even imagen your pain you must be going through. Just remeber the good times, the happy memorys you two had together and what an amazing life she must of had to have you love and care for her.

Horses are not just that, they are more-they are a part of the family, and to most of us here on horsetopia they are like our babies, sometimes more. Someone to talk to, someone to cry on and hear everything and never judge. An animal that loves us so dearly back, and never question.

Horses are the world, and this one was the world to you.

I'm sending my thoughts and best prayers, may the pain heal over time. Your doing the right thing.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))) )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

short_kid · 09-03-2008, 10:20 PM

So sorry. (((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

foreveryours · 09-03-2008, 10:38 PM

here are a few more pics i have found of Sundance

a few years ago... tearing it up in the ring like she loved to do!

this winter ripping around the pasture so fast it is hard to see her in the pic...

and doing what she does best... giving little kids thier first rides... she was awesome for this and will be near imposible to replace...

now that i am crying all over my keyboard I need to get back to work... but I am going to miss her ALOT at least i can remember how she was when I rode her this spring... full of fire and wanting to fly just like always!!

rm185western · 09-03-2008, 10:50 PM

It's great that this girl has had a happy life with you. She is so lucky to have someone who is strong enough to make that decision that she can't take herself, and let her go on to pastures new, where she will be once again pain free and young.

It;s the hardest and most precious gift that we can offer to our 4 legged friends when they are old, in pain and suffering.

((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))) )))) for you at this difficult time.

BarnBum · 09-03-2008, 10:57 PM

I am so sorry. Sometimes its hard to do the right thing. Our beloved equine friends depend on us for a quality life. You gave her a wonderful life,

Overo · 09-03-2008, 10:59 PM

Awww I am so sorry (((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))) I recently lost two of my babies and I know how hard it is.

imasassycowgirl · 09-03-2008, 11:10 PM

my kleenex box is close by,.... thank you for posting those great memories

Crookedblaze · 09-03-2008, 11:23 PM

Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs from me, and a carrot for Sunny in horsey heaven.

thumpersgirl · 09-03-2008, 11:23 PM

I am so sorry for your pain. Sundance sure was a wonderful and beautiful horse. ((((Hugs))))

Jean Genie · 09-03-2008, 11:36 PM

Oh gosh, how sad. I'm very sorry for your loss

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Freedomnchrist · 09-04-2008, 12:06 AM

I pray that God holds you tight during this time.

I am so sorry for your loss...I can feel the pain through the screen.

I am so sorry.

cameo05 · 09-04-2008, 04:50 AM

I am so very sorry that you are having to make this choice. I recently had to do the same and it is never easy. Remember she loves you and knows that you are giving her the best gift an owner, companion and friend coould give her. Hugs and prayers for you in this time of pain and heartache. HT prayers do help soothe the anguish. May she run forever pain free and healthy in greener pastures. I am so sorry.

**gbarmranch** · 09-04-2008, 04:52 AM

Oh no, you poor girl...

Big hugs from here.. I am so so sorry.. You are right - it is never easy...

(((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))

BabyMay · 09-04-2008, 05:18 AM

It is rarely easy to do the right thing, but you did it for Sundance. She is now pain free. She was a very pretty girl. I know you will miss her, but she is running through the hay field at the rainbow bridge. Playing with the others. Eating all the carrots, apples and sugar cubes. RIP Sundance

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imasassycowgirl Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Current Posts: 240	Hugs needed.. As i write this my eyes are welling up so bad, please forgive the spelling mistakes. For those of you who followed the Sundance episodes... Today will be her last full day.. The vet has been arranged and burial to follow. We have found her a place to lie which overlooks her home farm where she was born and the bay which she has spent her life. Sundance we diagnosed with cancer somehwere in her body only we never really knew where. A few days ago she started not being able to walk properly, and I could see she would not make it to fall like we had hoped. I chickened out o calling the vet three times before finally making the decsion. I just kept thinking maybe I hadn't done enough... maybe there was more I could do... After all she was only 22 yrs old, dappled and healthy coat, we have been spending our days anging out in dads 2nd cut hay field... and then this morning... suddenly I notice between her chest a huge lump. A massive tumor... How could I have missed this in all the care I have been giving. And then my mom ( a nurse) says they can stay donrmant... and the just pop up.. In some ways I now know I have made the right choice in arrangeing for her to pass on while she is still ok to walk there... but I HURT... in 21 years of owing over 30 horses on a regular basis... I have only ever lost 1 before. **** it doesn't get any easier. Thanks for all your prayers.. I will have forever your post pics of Sundance on her final day here. __________________ Name the place, the time, the day... you are still guarenteed to find me with horses

09-03-2008, 10:07 PM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,742	I'm so sorry, (((hugs))) to you and Sundance.... __________________ Better living through chemistry.

09-03-2008, 10:08 PM
barnbum2106 Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 261	Ohh I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. You have been a blessing to her life and she knows it. __________________ Owned by: Bailey, Bo, Lucy, & Hoosier

09-03-2008, 10:10 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,732	Sending my thoughts and prayers. May she find her way over the Rainbow Bridge, to run happy and free through the green meadows. __________________ "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back".

09-03-2008, 10:10 PM
AlbertaGirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 3,263	Please know there really is nothing else you can do but the greatest kindness, which is to end her suffering. I'm sure she had excellent care from you, and knows she's loved. I'm so sorry, and am sending big (((HUGS))) to you Would you like to share any photos of Sundance? __________________ Some people say horses don't have a sense of humor... they obviously haven't met mine yet ;o)

09-03-2008, 10:19 PM
foreveryours Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 828	Here are the pics of Sunny... She will be missed greatly... She has always been one of my favorites there... it just won't be the same without her... I am the same way I can't even hardly type about it without tearing up.... __________________ My Website(pls sign the guestbook if you visit) Help my dragons hatch & grow!!CLICK HERE

09-03-2008, 10:20 PM
ChasnCans Coming two Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,560	Just reading that makes me want to cry, I couldn't even imagen your pain you must be going through. Just remeber the good times, the happy memorys you two had together and what an amazing life she must of had to have you love and care for her. Horses are not just that, they are more-they are a part of the family, and to most of us here on horsetopia they are like our babies, sometimes more. Someone to talk to, someone to cry on and hear everything and never judge. An animal that loves us so dearly back, and never question. Horses are the world, and this one was the world to you. I'm sending my thoughts and best prayers, may the pain heal over time. Your doing the right thing. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))) ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) __________________ In memory of baby Mayln Marie Loyd. I love and miss you! (Aug 13th-Oct 29th)While he may knock over a barrel he will never break my heart

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short_kid Started Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 2,028	So sorry. (((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))) __________________ Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

09-03-2008, 10:38 PM
foreveryours Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 828	here are a few more pics i have found of Sundance a few years ago... tearing it up in the ring like she loved to do! this winter ripping around the pasture so fast it is hard to see her in the pic... and doing what she does best... giving little kids thier first rides... she was awesome for this and will be near imposible to replace... now that i am crying all over my keyboard I need to get back to work... but I am going to miss her ALOT at least i can remember how she was when I rode her this spring... full of fire and wanting to fly just like always!! __________________ My Website(pls sign the guestbook if you visit) Help my dragons hatch & grow!!CLICK HERE

09-03-2008, 10:50 PM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,514	It's great that this girl has had a happy life with you. She is so lucky to have someone who is strong enough to make that decision that she can't take herself, and let her go on to pastures new, where she will be once again pain free and young. It;s the hardest and most precious gift that we can offer to our 4 legged friends when they are old, in pain and suffering. ((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))) )))) for you at this difficult time. __________________ ________________________________ Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?

09-03-2008, 10:57 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,542	I am so sorry. Sometimes its hard to do the right thing. Our beloved equine friends depend on us for a quality life. You gave her a wonderful life, __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

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Overo Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 268	Awww I am so sorry (((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))) I recently lost two of my babies and I know how hard it is. __________________ Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken. RIP Wilma, Romeo, And Striker. Rest In Peace My Angel's.

09-03-2008, 11:10 PM
imasassycowgirl Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Current Posts: 240	thank you for those pics randi.. I was trying to find some my kleenex box is close by,.... thank you for posting those great memories __________________ Name the place, the time, the day... you are still guarenteed to find me with horses

09-03-2008, 11:23 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,360	Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs from me, and a carrot for Sunny in horsey heaven. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

09-03-2008, 11:23 PM
thumpersgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,380	I am so sorry for your pain. Sundance sure was a wonderful and beautiful horse. ((((Hugs)))) __________________ Some people are like Slinkies; they're good for nothing, but make you smile when you push them down a long flight of stairs.

09-03-2008, 11:36 PM
Jean Genie Started Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW Illinois Posts: 2,002	Oh gosh, how sad. I'm very sorry for your loss . __________________ Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.

09-04-2008, 12:06 AM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	I pray that God holds you tight during this time. I am so sorry for your loss...I can feel the pain through the screen. I am so sorry.

09-04-2008, 04:50 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,694	I am so very sorry that you are having to make this choice. I recently had to do the same and it is never easy. Remember she loves you and knows that you are giving her the best gift an owner, companion and friend coould give her. Hugs and prayers for you in this time of pain and heartache. HT prayers do help soothe the anguish. May she run forever pain free and healthy in greener pastures. I am so sorry. __________________

09-04-2008, 04:52 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,218	Oh no, you poor girl... Big hugs from here.. I am so so sorry.. You are right - it is never easy... (((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))) __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

09-04-2008, 05:18 AM
BabyMay Coming two Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,875	It is rarely easy to do the right thing, but you did it for Sundance. She is now pain free. She was a very pretty girl. I know you will miss her, but she is running through the hay field at the rainbow bridge. Playing with the others. Eating all the carrots, apples and sugar cubes. RIP Sundance __________________ Animals don't need a reason to love.