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  1. #1
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    Unhappy RIP, old girl

    This afternoon, we had to put my boyfriend's old mare, Ginger, down. She was colicy this morning, and after a vet call, it was determined that she more than likely had a twisted gut, and the decision was made. At 25+ years old, she had been a fabulous trail horse, a wonderful lesson horse, and truly was one of the sweetest mares to work with. She will be missed.



    this, it be right.



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    So sorry for your loss, she sounds like a wonderful mare.



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    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.



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    IMO there is noting greater than an old mare that has devoted her life to you. Thank you for doing right by her. I am so sorry for your loss.



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    I'm so sorry. {{hugs}}
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    Default RIP Ginger

    So sorry Timex, and your boyfriend, for the loss of your old girl. I once boarded with an old, blind mare named Ginger and I've never forgotten the day her dad put her down. I hope the two Gingers are queens in the Ginger fan club!



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    I'm sorry. Sounds like she had a grand long life with your boyfriend. I hope he can look back on those great memories and smile.

    My condolences.
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    hugs
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    Lots of hugs and my sympathies on her loss. Sounds like she was a gem of a gal.



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    I am so sorry for your loss but I'm happy that she had a good life and was loved.



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    Oh it is the WORST. I'm so sorry. Good job, though, you did right.
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    This it certainly be right. A tip of the cap to a grand old lady, and so sorry for your loss.
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    So sorry for the loss. May she run free in your hearts.



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    My deepest sympathy on your loss.

    Quote Originally Posted by foundationmare View Post
    So sorry Timex, and your boyfriend, for the loss of your old girl. I once boarded with an old, blind mare named Ginger and I've never forgotten the day her dad put her down. I hope the two Gingers are queens in the Ginger fan club!
    I was there when my neighbor had her mare named Ginger laid to rest at a decent old age, she was a rescue case, and while sad, it was a blessing to release her from her pain on earth. So, there may be a happy herd of Ginger mares waiting on the other side.
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    I send muzzle kisses.
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    Surrounded by love - may your horsie BF remember this when the hurt sets in deeply -

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  18. #18
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    So sorry for your loss. Godspeed sweet Ginger. ((hugs))



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    I am so sorry for your loss!
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