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  • #21
    RIP, Napoleon.

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    • #22
      So sorry for your loss.

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      • #23
        Thoughts and prayers and hugs for all who loved Napolean ~ RIP Napolean ~
        Zu Zu Bailey " IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ! "

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        • #24
          Godspeed, Napoleon.

          Many (((hugs))) to your little man.
          "Radar, the man's ex-cavalry: if he sees four flies having a meeting, he knows they're talking about a horse!" Cptn. BJ Hunnicutt, M*A*S*H Season 4, Episode "Dear Mildred"

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          • #25
            Oh I am so sorry.

            My son has lost two pets this year and it has been tough. I hope your son is ok... And you, too. Losing a pony is so hard.
            "Kindness is free" ~ Eurofoal
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            The CoTH CYA - please consult w/your veterinarian under any and all circumstances.

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            • #26
              My condolences to you and your son for the loss of little Napoleon. He was lucky that you two came into his life and I am sure that he returned the love that you and your son felt for him. His death sounds like it was very peaceful, a good reward for a good pony.
              Annabelle Mayr, Arcadia Farm
              Home of Fitz, Austria & Erin
              Now over the Rainbow Bridge: Daeo, Max, Finn, Jake, Seamus & Pleasure

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              • #27
                So sorry for your loss.

                Godspeed, Good Pony

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                • #28
                  Even in the end he is still teaching your son some of the hardest lessons to learn....
                  Godspeed Napolean....
                  Mai Tai aka Tyler RIP March 1994-December 2011
                  Grief is the price we pay for love- Gretchen Jackson
                  "And here she comes. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's ZENYATTA!"

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                  • #29
                    I am so sorry for your and your son's loss. I'm glad the sweet pony found a nice place to land with you though and knew love and kindness. Godspeed Napoleon, the bridge is awfully crowded this week

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                    • #30
                      Hugs for you and your son from VA - so sorry for your loss.
                      stained glass groupie
                      www.equiglas.com

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                      • #31
                        What a tough week. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your son.

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                        • #32
                          So sorry to hear about your loss. It's especially hard to explain it to a child. You were able to take him from a bad situation and make his live good and I sure he went as a happy, loved pony.
                          F O.B
                          Resident racing historian ~~~ Re-riders Clique
                          Founder of the Mighty Thoroughbred Clique

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                          • #33
                            Originally posted by pintopiaffe View Post
                            Ohhh... a wee little appy named Nappy...

                            I'm so sorry.

                            I am one of the ones who TRULY believes your son will be better able to cope with the eventualities of human death--be it family or friends--better because of this loss. It sucks, it hurts, but they are here to teach us, and this is one of the lessons they teach.

                            Godspeed Napoleon. (((hugs))) strength & peace to you and your son.
                            Wow, I like this post. So sorry about your little pony.

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                              Thanks guys. It definitely sucks! We had Napolean for 3 years, so for my 6 year old son, we've had him forever. At least, as upset as my son was, he was able to tell ME that the pony probably died of old age, that nobody lives forever, and, when faced with the never-pleasant sight of heavy equipment moving his pony's body, he said it was ok, because the pony wasn't 'here' anymore. He's a stoic kid, and I know he'll mourn in his own qay (he still cries about our old dog, who's been gone for 3+ yrs) but I'm proud of him for being as understanding and accepting as he has been. He's a great kid. And thanks, guys. This was not necessarily the best pony in the world, he could be nasty, bucked everyone - except my son - off, could be a royal brat, but he was my son's, and knew it. I trusted him to be safe for my son to handle by himself, to pack my son around, and to be his buddy, and Napolean never failed me in that. Best $500 I ever spent, and wouldn't have traded it - or him - for the world. Goodbye, little pony boy. It has indeed been a busy week at the Bridge. At least I know that my boy is in excellent company, and was met by the best.
                              Different Times Equestrian Ventures at Hidden Spring Ranch
                              www.DifferentTimesEquestrianVentures.com

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                              • #35
                                So sorry for the sudden loss of your little guy. Hugs to you and your son.
                                She wasn't running away with me, I just couldn't stop her!

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                                • #36
                                  RIP Napolean. I know you and your son will miss him, but he went peacefully in a place where he was cared for and loved. I'm sorry for your loss.
                                  Laissez les bons temps rouler!
                                  Elysian Fields Farm--
                                  --An equine refuge

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                                  • #37
                                    Condolences to all of you...it was kind of a gift though, making "the decision" is always so hard... I was grateful my mare lay peacefully down and passed.....no shots, no struggle...I am grateful to her for making it "easy" for me....Explaining it to your child must have been difficult...sympathies!
                                    The thing about smart people, is they look like crazy people, to dumb people.

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                                    • #38
                                      I'm so, so sorry to hear about your loss. *HUGS*

                                      Kim
                                      I loff my Quarter horse clique

                                      I kill threads dead!

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                                      • #39
                                        I'm so sorry Timex. But you've obviously done an amazing job raising your son to be so mature at a such a young age. Hugs to you and him. And RIP Napoleon.
                                        I would like to think I will die an heroic death...

                                        But it's more likely I'll trip over my dog and choke on a spoonful of frosting.

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                                        • #40
                                          I'm so sorry.

                                          http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff
                                          \"If you are going through hell, keep going.\" ~Churchill~

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