Saying goodbye is the hardest thing to do and this past weekend we had to say goodbye to Babee. Recent xrays of her severely foundered hooves showed the coffin bone almost breaking through the sole of her foot and she was in great pain. This was the decision recommended by Dr. Christianson who was instrumental in her rescue and supported by our farrier who has seen others suffer from this.
We rescued her on 4/17/14 and she has been given much love, been able to roam our pastures with our other horses and had many moments of freedom where she seemed to dance with joy.
Brushed and groomed, fluffed and buffed, her last day she also got to eat all those food forbidden for a founder horse. Apples, carrots, alfalfa and sweet feed were all savored with joy.
Somehow I just think she knew. She hated having her feet handled anymore, spent time by herself away from the herd and did all she could to keep weight off her front hoof.
Our hearts are heavy and the barn seems so different without her there, but I know she is pain free and with friends that went before her. Rest in peace our beloved Babee. You taught us so much and touched many hearts very deeply. You will always be loved!
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Thank you all for your support and remember the moments of happiness and love that filled these last few months for this very precious mare. Run Babee Run!!!!! 2007 to 9-13-14
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