Sad day at DblTreeBelgians Farm.
Jill went out this morning to do chores and found our lead
Belgian draft horse had died in his stall.
He had went down and apparently couldn't get his feet under
him to get back up. This has happened several times in the last
year but we've always got him back up. Never been able to pinpoint
what the problem was and the vet couldn't either.
Best we can figure is age yet he was 20. He did have some issues
with both right feet lately so he may have laid down to ease up
on them.
Not real sure but one thing is for sure, he will be sadly missed.
RIP Jed
Brent
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That's too bad, Nice looking horse.
I am sorry to hear that Brent, have an 18 year old myself.
Sad news indeed. :(
Very sorry to hear this. We've had Belgian's and Percheron's in the past and they can be sweet horses.
Sad!
My condolences on your loss, Brent.
Steve
Sorry for your loss
A sad day indeed Brent. :-\
Condolences. I like those big guys :^(
Thanks everyone. He was a good all around draft. Jill showed him in ladies cart. My daughter showed him single and team all through 4H and I showed him and Jake and they got me a grand champion trophy in farm class in 2011.
After the daughter finished 4H they both pretty much became pasture ornaments but we would hitch them every now and then just to keep them in the bit.
Jake is having a rough time. Separation anxiety. Can't find his buddy. Gonna be tough on him for a while.
Thanks again everyone for the nice comments. Greatly appreciated.
Brent
I've always loved Belgians. Mighty handsome animals. Sorry for your loss.
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Sorry to hear this. They are such social animals I know Jake will have a rough go.
Sorry to hear it. My horse is half Belgian and as near as I can calculate he is 27 y/o and our little mule is 25. He seems to be in good health. If he dies before the mule I will have to buy something else as the mule goes crazy without him. My 29 month old grandson was up this weekend and had fun feeding him apple slices till he he reached over the fence and licked the top of his head and startled him.
Sorry to hear this there is way to mush sad news the last week or so
I'm sorry to hear about your horse. We can become very attached to them. My old fella is pushing 35 and I expect to find him down every day but the stubborn old sh88head just keeps on going. I know I should help him on out but I just can't bring myself to do it. I've had since he was born.
wonderful animals and a sight to see. so sorry Brent.
Sorry to hear this, I always like seeing those giant creatures. Just such grace and power.
That's aweful. You get so attached to them, like your children.
Sad news, Brent.
Quote from: LeeB on June 11, 2019, 11:43:17 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your horse. We can become very attached to them. My old fella is pushing 35 and I expect to find him down every day but the stubborn old sh88head just keeps on going. I know I should help him on out but I just can't bring myself to do it. I've had since he was born.
Just heard from Lindy that my old boy has gone to greener pastures. My heart is broken.
sorry for your loss
Quote from: LeeB on June 13, 2019, 12:47:34 PM
Quote from: LeeB on June 11, 2019, 11:43:17 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your horse. We can become very attached to them. My old fella is pushing 35 and I expect to find him down every day but the stubborn old sh88head just keeps on going. I know I should help him on out but I just can't bring myself to do it. I've had since he was born.
Just heard from Lindy that my old boy has gone to greener pastures. My heart is broken.
I understand completely. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Brent
Been away for a few days.
Condolences to both of you
Sorry to hear this, Lee.
It's hard. Lindy didn't want to tell me while I'm away at work but decided it was too much keep alone and didn't want me to find out by accident. :'(
Lee, sorry to hear of your loss. I have never had the privilege of having a horse, but can understand what a part of the family they could be.
Quote from: DbltreeBelgians on June 13, 2019, 03:35:02 PM
Quote from: LeeB on June 13, 2019, 12:47:34 PM
Quote from: LeeB on June 11, 2019, 11:43:17 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your horse. We can become very attached to them. My old fella is pushing 35 and I expect to find him down every day but the stubborn old sh88head just keeps on going. I know I should help him on out but I just can't bring myself to do it. I've had since he was born.
Just heard from Lindy that my old boy has gone to greener pastures. My heart is broken.
I understand completely. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Brent
Thank you Brent. I thought I understood your pain before but now it's only too real to me also. Once again I want to say I'm sorry for your loss as well.
Lee,sorry to hear of the sad news.
always so sad to loose an animal like that. condolences.
So sorry hear this Brent. Those are amazing horses.
That is sad Lee and you had just mentioned him last week in Reply #15. :'(
Sorry to hear about your horse Lee. Losing an animal sucks, but I bet horses are even worse than cats/dogs. They're so long lived, it seems like they'll always be there. Add in the very personal time spent with them; possibly with a working relationship, I can hardly imagine what it's like :^(
He lived a very long life for a horse and the quality was going down. We had made the decision to help him on before next winter and I thought I was ready for him to go but sadly I was far from it. It's a little better now but will always hurt. We had his mother too and lost her right before we moved to Arkansas from Texas. He lived a docile life after we moved and hadn't been ridden in 13 years. We got a donkey as a companion and protector for him. The donkey is grief stricken as well.
I guess I kinda jacked Brent's post. I didn't intend to do that Brent. I'm sure you are hurting still too.
Quote from: LeeB on June 16, 2019, 08:35:21 AM
I guess I kinda jacked Brent's post. I didn't intend to do that Brent. I'm sure you are hurting still too.
Don't sweat that at all Lee. I'm glad you mentioned it here. Just know they are in greener pastures now and feel no pain anymore. All is good.
Brent
Quote from: yukon cornelius on June 15, 2019, 11:18:14 AM
So sorry hear this Brent. Those are amazing horses.
Thank you Larry. I hope you're doing well.
Brent