Update. It hit her. Hurricane Gustav and Lucky.

samtom · 09-07-2008, 11:35 AM

Well guys I had to make the heart breaking decision to put Lucky, Claire's new pony, down yesterday. If you had read the thread Hurricane Gustav you know that 2 of my horses sustained injuries from a tornado hitting a nearby shed and throwing the metal through the pasture my horses were in. The lsu vets came out Wed and told me to call back Fri if Lucky was not walking better. I called Fri evening and they said to bring him in Sat morning. When we got there Lucky was in a lot of pain and they found the tendon had ruptured all the way to the tendon sheath. They said he may make a recovery but the chances were very slim and he would never be pain free. There was no way I could be selfish and make him live that way and go through all what he would have to, to see if he would even walk again. So I told Claire he was in pain and needed to go see Jesus where he would be pain free and able to run again. She said ok and has not cried yet but does talk about him. I am not sure if it has hit her yet. When we returned the trailer to the pasture she kept telling me that "Rocky" the other pony would really miss him and did not understand why he was not back home. So we spent most of the night talking about it and me trying to get her to tell me how she felt. It is simply an awful feeling when we have looked so long and hard to find this one pony, only to lose him soon afterward. Lsu was wonderful and really took care of us. So I do thank them for that.

scrapchick · 09-07-2008, 11:39 AM

I'm sorry.....

pvf · 09-07-2008, 11:41 AM

I'm so sorry your lose and especially for Claire (((((((((hugs)))))) RIP Lucky!

AngelPA · 09-07-2008, 11:43 AM

Sorry to hear about Lucky. Claire's a brave little girl, must have a wonderful Mom to be so stronge in times like this. Prayers for you all coming from PA

Carri · 09-07-2008, 11:44 AM

I am so, so sorry.

cameo05 · 09-07-2008, 11:46 AM

Oh I am so very very sorry that you had to make the decision to put Lucky down. I am so very heart broken for you and especially for Claire. Sending prayers to you, your daughter and family. RIP Lucky.

Wendy F · 09-07-2008, 11:47 AM

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry. I could not imagine telling my kids that! How awful. Of course there must be something better in the making for her./ There is a reason for everything. At least he is running in green pastures now and free from pain.

samtom · 09-07-2008, 12:21 PM

Thanks everyone. Lets just hope Ike does not head for us. I don't think I could handle another one of these right now. Last update is still no power for 2 to 3 weeks and that is pushing it. That also means no school. If Ike does head this way the horses are out of here. What is left of the shed is still there , they have not begun removing it yet.

I have a friend that called me today and said he can get ahold of a mare that is about 23 and in her younger days showed western pleasure and the owner said Claire can use her. My friend is going to pick her up and ride her for a few weeks just to tune her up. That was really nice.

I know there was a reason for what happened I just don't know what it is.

WhisperStables · 09-07-2008, 12:27 PM

Oh how sad. I'm so sorry.

Texas Paints N Arabs · 09-07-2008, 12:34 PM

So sorry for your loss.

99horses · 09-07-2008, 12:40 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all and I hope Ike stays away.

**divinemisselle** · 09-07-2008, 01:05 PM

Most deepest of sympathies coming from all of us here at The Dragan's Lair.

Big {{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} for you and your daughter.

Kentucky may be a stretch away, but there is always room in my barns for safety.

Horses&Soccer · 09-07-2008, 01:15 PM

Poor Claire. {{{{hugs}}}}

TanglewoodGR · 09-07-2008, 01:17 PM

we are so sad to hear of your loss - please hug your daughter for us and may the Lord give you peace and comfort during this time - so glad another horse has come along to help heal the pain

our hearts are with you

Gotta Love Duns · 09-07-2008, 01:18 PM

Oh I'm so sorry. ((((hugs))))

lady dumpling · 09-07-2008, 01:23 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.

beezwing · 09-07-2008, 01:33 PM

Oh Sam, I am so sorry. Hug Claire from me. I will ask around, there is a pony where I board that really need a kid..if you would be interested, I will see if he is still for sale, he would need a good rider as he tends to be pushy(you know like a pony)

k

Bandit · 09-07-2008, 01:37 PM

I am so sorry. Poor Claire.

snwflk · 09-07-2008, 01:39 PM

I am really sorry for your loss. I know how much she really liked the pony-

snickers · 09-07-2008, 01:45 PM

What a sad day that was. I am sorry for your loss.
(((((HUGS)))))

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09-07-2008, 11:35 AM
samtom Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 751	Update. It hit her. Hurricane Gustav and Lucky. Well guys I had to make the heart breaking decision to put Lucky, Claire's new pony, down yesterday. If you had read the thread Hurricane Gustav you know that 2 of my horses sustained injuries from a tornado hitting a nearby shed and throwing the metal through the pasture my horses were in. The lsu vets came out Wed and told me to call back Fri if Lucky was not walking better. I called Fri evening and they said to bring him in Sat morning. When we got there Lucky was in a lot of pain and they found the tendon had ruptured all the way to the tendon sheath. They said he may make a recovery but the chances were very slim and he would never be pain free. There was no way I could be selfish and make him live that way and go through all what he would have to, to see if he would even walk again. So I told Claire he was in pain and needed to go see Jesus where he would be pain free and able to run again. She said ok and has not cried yet but does talk about him. I am not sure if it has hit her yet. When we returned the trailer to the pasture she kept telling me that "Rocky" the other pony would really miss him and did not understand why he was not back home. So we spent most of the night talking about it and me trying to get her to tell me how she felt. It is simply an awful feeling when we have looked so long and hard to find this one pony, only to lose him soon afterward. Lsu was wonderful and really took care of us. So I do thank them for that. Last edited by samtom : 09-19-2008 at 10:47 PM.

09-07-2008, 11:39 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	I'm sorry..... __________________ Better living through chemistry.

09-07-2008, 11:41 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,451	I'm so sorry your lose and especially for Claire (((((((((hugs)))))) RIP Lucky! __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

09-07-2008, 11:43 AM
AngelPA Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 381	Sorry to hear about Lucky. Claire's a brave little girl, must have a wonderful Mom to be so stronge in times like this. Prayers for you all coming from PA

09-07-2008, 11:44 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	I am so, so sorry. __________________

09-07-2008, 11:46 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,854	Oh I am so very very sorry that you had to make the decision to put Lucky down. I am so very heart broken for you and especially for Claire. Sending prayers to you, your daughter and family. RIP Lucky. __________________

09-07-2008, 11:47 AM
Wendy F Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 977	Oh my goodness. I am so sorry. I could not imagine telling my kids that! How awful. Of course there must be something better in the making for her./ There is a reason for everything. At least he is running in green pastures now and free from pain. __________________ Breaking,Training,Raising Quality bred QH's Home of Blue Roan Stallion "Blue Woody Hancock" AQHA, NFQHA 96.63% Foundation www.wfquarterhorses.com It should be a sin to talk about someones kids, horses, or dogs!

09-07-2008, 12:21 PM
samtom Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 751	Thanks everyone. Lets just hope Ike does not head for us. I don't think I could handle another one of these right now. Last update is still no power for 2 to 3 weeks and that is pushing it. That also means no school. If Ike does head this way the horses are out of here. What is left of the shed is still there , they have not begun removing it yet. I have a friend that called me today and said he can get ahold of a mare that is about 23 and in her younger days showed western pleasure and the owner said Claire can use her. My friend is going to pick her up and ride her for a few weeks just to tune her up. That was really nice. I know there was a reason for what happened I just don't know what it is. Last edited by samtom : 09-07-2008 at 12:25 PM.

09-07-2008, 12:27 PM
WhisperStables Long Yearling Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanna City, IL Posts: 1,149	Oh how sad. I'm so sorry. __________________ I can not save every horse, just as a preacher can not save every soul. But just as the preacher keeps on preaching, So must I do all I can for as long as I can, as often as I can.

09-07-2008, 12:34 PM
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09-07-2008, 12:40 PM
99horses Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,226	I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all and I hope Ike stays away. __________________ Janet I'm your huckleberry.-Doc Holliday

09-07-2008, 01:05 PM
divinemisselle Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,481	Most deepest of sympathies coming from all of us here at The Dragan's Lair. Big {{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} for you and your daughter. Kentucky may be a stretch away, but there is always room in my barns for safety. __________________ Let's all be Naughty this year, And save Santa the trip.

09-07-2008, 01:15 PM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,789	Poor Claire. {{{{hugs}}}} __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

09-07-2008, 01:17 PM
TanglewoodGR Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 131	we are so sad to hear of your loss - please hug your daughter for us and may the Lord give you peace and comfort during this time - so glad another horse has come along to help heal the pain our hearts are with you __________________ Champion Show and Companion English-Type Golden Retrievers - www.TanglewoodGoldens.com

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09-07-2008, 01:23 PM
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09-07-2008, 01:33 PM
beezwing Coming two Join Date: May 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,743	Oh Sam, I am so sorry. Hug Claire from me. I will ask around, there is a pony where I board that really need a kid..if you would be interested, I will see if he is still for sale, he would need a good rider as he tends to be pushy(you know like a pony) k __________________ “Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words.” St Francis

09-07-2008, 01:37 PM
Bandit Coming two Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,792	I am so sorry. Poor Claire. __________________

09-07-2008, 01:39 PM
snwflk Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 614	I am really sorry for your loss. I know how much she really liked the pony- __________________ Suzie Q

09-07-2008, 01:45 PM
snickers Bombproof Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twilight Zone Posts: 8,855	What a sad day that was. I am sorry for your loss. (((((HUGS))))) __________________ " You cant fix stupid " Ron White Life is to short to argue with ignorant people.