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Post by cybercat on Mar 20, 2007 14:58:49 GMT -5
   Ace was found in a classified ad, and rescued by Beth and her sister...He was helped over the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, March 19, 2007 along with another elderly companion, Apricot... Godspeed, Ace... |
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Post by cybercat on Mar 20, 2007 15:01:39 GMT -5
Ace will be lolling in the green grasses tonight
Post by pnp4kidz on Mar 17, 2007, 5:10pm
After much thought and soul searching, then having two farriers here today who observed what we have seen of Ace actually OUT for walking.... everyone agreed that the kindest thing for this grand old man is to let him pass over the rainbow bridge...
The vet is coming tomorrow to let another of our Cushing's horses/a mini named Apricot, pass... we kinda planned this, took our time, chose the day...
she is feeling ok today, and the plan all along was to let her out on the grass all night... she has not been allowed grass for years due to her IR and cushing's.... so she is in heaven already.
So, Ace has joined her in the thickest of the lush grass...
I put Sally out with him, a paint mare who he apparently sees as quite 'sexy' and he is 'reliving' his younger virile days... if you know what I mean.... she is happy to have an admirerer....
Apricot has her pony boyfriend out with her... Poncho. They are munching. Apricot has a HUGE slobbery foam face all green.... she is quite enjoying it.
They have the sand arena to themselves, kinda a double date night. with lots of untouched green grass to munch together.
We will be sad, but find much gladness in our hearts that we can let them leave us with love and dignity.
they will be able to go together, and find the road with a friend.
Thanks to everyone who has helped with Ace's fund....
but mostly with all the moral support for this heartwrenching decision.
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Post by cybercat on Mar 17, 2007, 5:13pm
God bless.....
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Post by NanciK on Mar 17, 2007, 5:23pm
We support your decision 100%. Thank you for trying so hard to help him, giving him love and peace and green grass in the end. It's never easy.
Rest in Peace sweet Ace, we all loved you.
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Post by tireddog on Mar 17, 2007, 7:42pm
What a precious, blessed gift you give your horses, B. Thank you for the love, dedication, and commitment you and your sister give. Although I am crying right now with sadness, there is a joy I feel, also. Bless you for giving these horses exactly what they need when they need it most. You are an angel on earth.
Sweet Ace and Apricot, you will enjoy green, lush pastures of tall grass forever more, dear souls. Fly with the angels, precious ones. Look after us once in a while and let B. know you are happy and healthy.
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Post by PEC on Mar 17, 2007, 7:49pm
Thank you for giving them the dignity and love they deserve. You are in our thoughts and prayers....
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Post by beejoyfulmk on Mar 17, 2007, 8:11pm
hugs.....
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Post by blazinsaddles on Mar 17, 2007, 10:22pm
You have done wondeful things for the beautiful babies and we send prayers to you and all yours during the difficult time. But take peace in knowing they know they are loved in the end and know they will run free from pain and problems that there earthly bodies bound them by.
god Bless you all for all you do
from all of us to all of you hugs and kisses
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Post by atticus on Mar 18, 2007, 7:13am
My thoughts are with you, it is always hard to let go of a good friend, but it is also a gift to know when to let go. I am sure they are in green grass heaven right now.
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Post by Tate on Mar 18, 2007, 9:15am
My thoughts are with you.. thank you for giving them the love and kindness.
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Post by watermarkfarm on Mar 18, 2007, 10:25am
Beth and Peg, what a beautiful message. I support your decision 100% with Ace. I know it is being made with great thought and compassion. You have given him such a gift in his last weeks of life.
As I told you when you so kindly took Ace on (saving him from being sent back to auction), I will cover half of the euthanasia and disposal costs. So please let me know my amount when you can, and I will send you a check.
If anyone else is inclined to send a small contribution to help these fine ladies with the expense to send Ace over the Bridge, I know they would greatly appreciate it.
Founder Rehab --- (check payable to Founder Rehab)
4190 Leon Drive
Clayton, CA 94517
Godspeed, Ace.
Katie
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Post by frr2 on Yesterday at 11:38am
So best laid plans aside.... (i.e. the vet had to cancel on Sunday; rescheduled early this AM) Ace and Apricot peacefully crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning together. And all the horses gave them a cheer as they crossed - some kind of intuition I guess. Rough way to start the day, but definitely the best for both of them.
The vet suspects that Ace may have been used on the "underground" rodeo circuit at some time, and that his hocks may have been factured at some point then healed up. I felt much better about his "trip" having heard that.... he definitely has an easier life ahead now.
Peg
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Post by swissgrl on Yesterday at 11:55am
Oh boy, that definitely got the tears going. Thank you guys so much for letting them cross in peace, and with dignity.
God Speed Ace and Apricot
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Post by beejoyfulmk on Yesterday at 12:35pm
bless you....and thank so for the love you gave them both......
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Post by pnp4kidz on Yesterday at 3:16pm
This IS the hard part of rescue... letting them go. You feel so bad that you can't 'save' them... but we have to cling to the fact that this is the best...
to show them love in the end, and let them pass with dignity... not in a flail or in a horrible way.
Peg wasn't really emotionally prepared to stay home and witness the 'event' today...
so I'm proud of her being able to share about it so soon. This one tore her up. Apri was her baby... and she spent at least half the nights feeding Ace his supps, and you couldn't help but bond with him... what a sweet sweet boy....
I also cling to the vision of them flying free... out of pain.... free to romp, and feel joy.
Peg tells me that she put Sally back into her paddock when the vet came.... the lower end of her paddock is about 20 feet from the entrance to the arena... where they were laid to rest.
Sally stood and watched, never leaving her 'new love'....
Poncho would not allow himself to be caught. He stayed with his love until the end. Apricot was his love.... and he stayed til the end with her... then he went peacefully back to his paddock.
The other horses can just about all overlook the arena from their pens. They all stood quietly at the bottom of their paddocks watching....
I know they grieve with us tonight. They lost good friends. But they also know that their pain is over.
I hope we have a break for a while... this part of what we do is way to hard..... my heart hurts.
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Post by beckybee on Yesterday at 3:49pm
This is what love truly is about. Few people give so selflessly, disregarding their own pain for the sake of another. Thank you for being there to give comfort and dignity to these horses.
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Post by penny on Yesterday at 3:53pm
Thank you for making their last days ones that are made of green grass and love. My thoughts are with you.
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Post by cvl on Yesterday at 4:31pm
Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending huge NY {{{hugs}}}.
Thank you for all you do!
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Post by watermarkfarm on Yesterday at 5:26pm
Sending you strength, Beth and Peg, to help you get through such a sad and numb day. Ace and Apricot crossed the bridge together and are now galloping wide green pastures, accompanied by those they loved in their lifetimes. You both should be very proud to have given these two creatures this freedom, and such kindness and dignity to mark close of their many years on earth.
Thinking of you...
Katie
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Post by sunlightslady on Yesterday at 6:58pm
I am so sorry. It sounds like it was for the best for them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Post by piopico on Yesterday at 7:14pm
Good thoughts are coming to you from across the Bay.
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Post by barbpurple on Yesterday at 7:33pm
lots of good thoughts coming up from southern calif for all... bless you for all you do..
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Post by pnp4kidz on Mar 20, 2007 15:35:39 GMT -5
Thanks cybercat, and thanks to everyone for such wonderful support.
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Post by jenm on Mar 20, 2007 16:42:34 GMT -5
Beth and Peg,
You two never cease to amaze me. You gave Ace and Apricot all kinds of special love and tlc and made things special for them before they crossed the bridge. God Bless both of you. Big hugs for you both.
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Post by Tate on Mar 20, 2007 17:53:55 GMT -5
What a beauty Ace was.......thanks for giving them they care they needed.........
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Post by watermarkfarm on Mar 20, 2007 21:06:54 GMT -5
Cybercat, so nice of you to put this together. Ace was lucky to have ended up in Beth and Peg's care.
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Post by quatzie on Mar 20, 2007 22:22:47 GMT -5
Ace was luck to find a home with you to the end.... RIP
I wish him happy green pastures over the rainbow bridge
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Post by emjay on Mar 21, 2007 12:24:14 GMT -5
what a beautiful guy. RIP
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