We reached a most difficult decision in early September, after much consideration we decided that our beloved Kashmir had reached the end of his journey here with us. Unwilling to allow him to struggle through yet another winter, being a TB and all, we picked a date and called the vet. So hard for my daughter to come to grips with ending the life of a dear friend and partner of almost 9 years. That decision of course presented us with yet another issue, Ruckus. As those of you who follow this blog ( which God knows are not many) know, Ruckus is a blind horse we introduced in April who is partnered with Kashmir.
Ruckus was the most wonderful horse addition we have made in years and he quickly stole our hearts with his courage and strength while battling ulcer after ulcer in both eyes as his journey into blindness came on very quickly. And so another difficult decision was made that these two gentlemen in horse form should take their exit from this world together with Kashmir leading the way of course as he had all summer long.
On November 11, 2011, Kashmir and Ruckus left us with as much dignity that can be provided in death in the arms of their loved ones shortly after 1pm with a light wind blowing in the first snowfall of Winter 2011.
A most difficult time for me as you know what you are doing is appropriate given the horses age and struggles but to watch your child grieve in so hard. As most mothers know any amount of pain that we could take from them and bare ourselves, we would if able.
A quote that I came across during this years seemed quite appropriate.
Don't be sad because its over, be happy because it happened.
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