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My husband is on his way out to the barn right now to meet the Tallow Works.
The barn owner called this morning to tell us one of the ponies was dead. Man, I can’t stop crying.Last night when I was bringing the ponies in, I had the two little ones, one in each hand. I stood and let them graze for a bit, but one of them put her leg over the lead rope, freaked out and started to panic. So instead of potentiall breaking her leg by holding on, I let go. Not a big deal, though she was running all up and down the property.
I took the other one and instead of taking her halter off, I was in a hurry and just took her lead off and put her away.
We finally caugh the other one (wild child) and got all the ponies bedded down for the night. Except. Just one thing forgotten. I left the halter on Grace and sometime during the night she got her head caught and she either hung herself, or broke her neck. Just that one mistake, and she’s gone. I’m just in shock.
I didn’t have a break away for her because her and her sister are on the wild side and if they bolt on the lead, I didn’t need a loose pony.
I’m so sad! Thanks for letting me get it out!awwwwwwww
I am so sorry! :(((
Its not your fault, that was a totally freak thing that happened :(((
Lots of ppl leave halters on their horses..
Jeez but maybe after this story its not such a good idea?? 🙁I am sorry though and wish I could hug you and help you feel better.
Hugs! I’m so sorry, Phoenix… 🙁
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http://www.sarahjestin.com/feedbacklists.htmThanks. I keep going over in my head. When I just took her lead off, I remember thinking she would be fine for now. I have never left a halter on overnight before. Never. Just this one time and there wasn’t any second chances.
The halter got caught on the halter hook. How stupid is that???Im so sorry. It was just a freak accident. Many of the people I know who have or had horses (Myself included) leave the halters on them. Im so very sorry. Please try not to blame yourself. 🙁
I am so sorry. Don’t blame yourself because I don’t want you to be haunted by the “what-ifs?” I wish I could also give you a hug.
Phoenix, I am so sorry. Eaglefeather’s right: it’s easy to get caught up in the “If I had done this, maybe things would have turned out differently” conundrum. Please don’t do that to yourself.
I know I shouldn’t what if. But I just can’t get over the fact that I failed her. Sadly this is one of those instances that had I not been cold, or had I just taken an extra moment to pet and say goodnight, she would still be alive. I just can’t stop crying.
I could have accepted colic, broken leg, even lightning. But my God. Having her halter hang up on a hook. How stupid is that???Thanks for all of your support. I do appreciate it and it really helps to vent. Life’s lessons are tough! I mean. I know chit happens. I know I can’t change it. But how do I get over this???
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