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 Scorpions R Us
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Location: So. Cali. | I think most on the board may remember about 3yrs ago when we and some friends had rescued a group of 5 horses from a ‘race track trainer’ in a bad situation. There was one colt who had horrible neglected feet. Shortly after rescuing them we were able to place this colt and his little gf filly in a ‘home’. Only 5 months later we had to re-rescue the colt in worse body condition than he was originally in and were too late to save the filly. It was truly a lesson learned, never again situations.
Follower was one of the strongest, willing horses we’ve ever rescued. To pull thru not once, but twice, and still be so full of life was unbelievable. He was a very sweet colt, in your pocket, loved attention type. Unfortunately the early years of neglect and malnourishment had caused irreversible damage in his feet and lower joints. We knew he wouldn’t live a long life as full as other horses, but it never makes a decision any easier. We could no longer keep Follower comfortable and knew we had to let him go. Friday we sent Follower to be with his little filly girlfriend again and be pain free. Only 6 years old. His morning nicker is already missed.
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | This makes my heart hurt, so sorry   |
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Scorpions R Us
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Location: So. Cali. | Here are some pics of the last time we was out and having a great day
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas |
Hes was such a pretty boy, you did what you had to do for him, at least he knew that you loved him |
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Location: Kentucky | I am so, so sorry. You helped these guys out and gave them the best life possible. You did the right thing. |
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  Northern Chocolate Queen
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Location: ND | So sorry Thanks to you Follower knew what it was like to truly be loved and even though his life was short he was able to spend a few years with a great home. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I am so so so sorry. I can see where his feet probably had some issues from prior neglect.
You did a great thing, and he went knowing human love and kindess. Bless you. |
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 BHW Resident Surgeon
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Stuff like this just leaves a hole on a person's heart that never quite seems to completely heal. I'm so sorry. |
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 The Original Cyber Bartender
Location: Washington | Thank you for caring and giving him a loving home. |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | That's so sad, but at least he had you for some of that time and knew what it was like to be happy and well cared for. |
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 Wishing I were a Wildcat
Location: 'Hawk Country | Sorry for your loss.
You proved him with a good life and loving home. |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Anywhere my horses are ! Lost in Texas!!!!! | Thanks for giving Follower happy times. Sorry for the loss of him. |
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 Reaching for the stars....
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| Big hugs to you. You gave him magical years, even if they were few in number. |
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 Can You Hear Me Now?
Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | Lots of hugs. He knew he was loved. |
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 Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | You gave him a great life and I'm sure he's very thankful you found him. He was a very pretty boy. |
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 Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place |
What Sara said. I can't add anymore. |
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 Do You Feel Lucky Punk?
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Location: NM...the Land of Manana | Heartbreaking and made me cry! Thank you for giving him some quality years. |
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 Making the post season
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Location: your guess is as good as mine |
This. ^^
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 Keeper of the King Snake
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Location: Dubach, LA | Thank you for loving him. |
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 Ditch the Stirrups
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Location: Sorrow Not! Defending against workplace bullies | He was beautiful. I was recently womdering how he was doing. You made the tough but wise decision. |
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 More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | You were his Guardian Angel not once but twice. You did all you could. |
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 Living on the edge of common sense
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Location: Carpenter, WY | I remember when you saved him. You gave him time he wouldn't have otherwise had and bless you |
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Location: Bandera, TX | So sorry - this is really sad.
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Location: Texas | So sorry for your loss, but what a special person you were to him! I know that in his short time he knew the meaning of unconditional love. How heartbreaking for you though! Hugs! |
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| So sorry, bless you for making his last days full of love and good care! |
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 Stinky Cat Owner
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Location: Oregon | So sorry for your loss... He was very lucky to have you as his person.. |
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Sideways Riding Expert
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Location: ND--it snows, it floods, it snows, it floods | So sorry....
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Mrs. Txdad
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Location: the fantasy txdad married | There is a special place in Heaven for someone as caring as you  |
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 Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | May God bless you as much as you blessed him! This is the love most of us will never know...the kind of love one feels when they expect to get nothing back in return. You did the right thing, TCC, no matter how much your heart hurts right now, know that the kind of love that colt experienced in the short time he lived with you is a kind most animals never get to feel. Thank you for sharing both his initial story and this one with use, and bless you and your heart for the kindness you have shown him and the others. |
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 I Am Always Right
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Location: stray dump capital of the world | I remember him! He sure turned into a beautiful boy. I take in rescue everything...horses, goats, birds, dogs, cats...some live long lives while others are shorter. Every death breaks my heart, but there is peace in knowing each animal that passes through my life crosses the bridge knowing love and compassion. Follower had that in you and helping him move across the bridge was the last act of compassion. I will send prayers your way. So sorry for your loss. |
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Location: Idaho | Sorry for your loss, never an easy decision. He was blessed to have had you, I am sure the feeling is mutual. May you find peace and comfort knowing you did an amazing thing for this beautiful animal. |
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Cold hands and Warm Heart
Location: oklahoma |
he he was a looker!
And best of all, loved. |
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Scorpions R Us
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Location: So. Cali. | Thank you all for the kind words of comfort. I was reading them, but wasnt ready to comment again and reopen the door. I know he is in a much better place now, and I know we loved him the best we could. It's such a shame someone wasted a life with so much potential. I turned my older gelding out last night and he went down to the other end of the arena and just stood there staring at Followers empty stall. Don't care what others say, animals know.
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I'll Be Your Huckleberry
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Location: Arizona | So sorry. He was beautiful and bless you for rescuing him and the others. |
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She's a Tough One
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We Finally Had To Say Good-Bye