I lost my Jewel today

[cowboy51278]

I picked up a yearling Quarter Horse four years ago. She was a little pain in the bum. I think she drove everyone nuts but me. I trained her myself. She was absolutley perfectly broke. Ive never had another like her. This past spring she was diagnosed with navicular disease. A degenerative disease afflicting horses involving one of the tendons in the horses lower legs. Some horses can work through this over time. Much like arthritis. Jewel wasn't so lucky. She has had a tough time this summer even getting around the pasture. I did the best I can for her. After all I'm a farrier. Horses feet and soundness are my job. I couldn't get her sound and comfortable. This morning I had to put her down. She was a presence in my life that will be greatly missed. I don't know what I'll do without her.

[susiep]

Paul, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and Jewel are in my thoughts and prayers today.

[jkofferdahl]

Paul, what a horrible loss! I am so sorry. Nothing gives back to us like pets, and Jewel sounds like she was a wonderful one. I'll say a prayer for you both tonight.

[Sandy4453]

No greater pain than this kind of loss. When we love deeply, we grieve deeply, it's the price we pay. I'm so very sorry, Paul.

[cb977]

Paul, my heart breaks for you

She was a beautiful horse and I know she will be missed.
Just know that you did the most unselfish thing a human could ever do for the animals we love.

She's happy and pain-free now due to your selfless choice.

We will all be thinking of you and yours.

[camille1585]

I'm so sorry, it's such a sad ending to a wonderful horse's life. I love horses very much and understand how devastating leg injuries/ diseases can be. I'm sure that you did everything that you could for her. Letting her go was probably the best decision if she was really suffering, and I really admire your courage to be able to do that.
Rest in Peace Jewel.

[smweaver]

Very sorry to hear about your loss, Paul. I put the last of my small "pack" of dogs down a few years ago after old age and arthritis got to be too much for him to handle comfortably, and I still don't think it's anything that I'll ever get over. Best of luck to you.

Steve

Steve

[Gin]

I am so sorry, I know exactly how you feel . A one of a kind does not come often .. Gin

[Grandma M]

Paul. I am very sorry. They become a member of your family and it is difficult to lose one. I also commend you for having the kindness and courage to end her suffering.

Marilyn

[DebsC]

Paul, my heart breaks for you. I know the emptiness you feel and always will feel. No other horse will fill that place.

I hope time will heal your heart enough so you can smile through your tears when you look across her pasture.

Relieving her of her pain and letting her go was the hardest but most loving thing you could do for her. Please never second guess your decsion or feel guilty.

She loved you and trusted you to do the very best for her and you did.

May Jewel run free and happy over the Rainbow Bridge.