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He laid down in the snow today and couldn’t get up. The Vet came and it was time. He didn’t suffer. Thank you to all that asked after him over the years. Border was a good boy!

I am so sorry for your loss. This made me cry, as my old guy was opposite. He tried to lay down to roll in the snow and couldn’t. I kept watching him until he finally just threw himself down, and then struggled to get back up. I knew it was time.
Thank you for the love you gave him and a dignified end with those that loved him around him.

I'm so sorry, Curtis. You are an angel, giving that old son of Secretariat a loving home for so many years. Thank you.
We can only dream now, envisioning him running free with his sire.

i am so sorry curtis. thank you for giving him a home for all those years and for doing the right thing for him in the end. i know his soul will forever be grateful. we will all be here if you need anything.

Yes everything already posted-very sorry- you really took such excellent care of him for so many years. It is hard to lose an old friend. My sincerest sympathies. Have the other horses reacted to his loss?

Sorry for your loss Curtis. You gave him a wonderful life!

Curtis, my heart aches for you at this sad time. Rest in peace to your beautiful boy, and may God Bless you for all the love and devoted care you gave to him for all these years. Your heart is surely as big as Border Run's.

So sorry to hear this news. Deepest condolences to you, Curtis, and a truly heartfelt thank you for all that you did for that good boy. He was indeed blessed to have you in his long and good life. Rest easy, rest well Border Run...

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Squeaky wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:12 pm Yes everything already posted-very sorry- you really took such excellent care of him for so many years. It is hard to lose an old friend. My sincerest sympathies. Have the other horses reacted to his loss?

We’re down to one—our Daughter’s old show horse, a QH named Harley. He actually tried to get Border up this morning but it wasn’t going to happen. Harley is soon to be 19. I might foster a horse near that age. We’ve got goats as well. Harley’s just about the sweetest thing on four legs. You can lead him with dental floss. I can’t give horses up though so some way or another we’ll provide him with companionship.

BaroqueAgain1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:41 pm I'm so sorry, Curtis. You are an angel, giving that old son of Secretariat a loving home for so many years. Thank you.
We can only dream now, envisioning him running free with his sire.

Last December 23rd we had to euthanize Anniversary Year. I can empathize with Elvis’s “Blue Christmas.” A.Y. and Border were joined at the hip. I’m guessing they’re grazing side by side.

You always know that day is coming, but you never think it is going to be today. I was just telling a friend Sunday about Border Run's story; I'm not sure she realized there were any surviving offspring.

I'll add my condolences to the others, even when you know it's coming it's never any easier.

Run free, Border Run <3

It was never going to be easy or good but I know it hurts worse around the holidays. Hang in there Curtis.

So sorry for your loss. I had to put down my heart dog on Wednesday and at times the pain is unbearable.

Hey Curtis -- I saw the news on Facebook, and came to offer my condolences. May your best memories shine the brightest.

Starine wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:03 pm So sorry for your loss. I had to put down my heart dog on Wednesday and at times the pain is unbearable.

before i go to sleep i'll ask my laila to show him around the rainbow bridge and to be his best friend over there. i am so sorry for your loss. if this is of any comfort i promise it gets better eventually, she's been gone for a year and a half (yesterday [20th] marked that date actually) and although i obviously still miss her, most of my thoughts are happy memories. laila was truly my soulmate and i know it's an absolutely terrible pain.

Border boy won the lottery the day you two met.

Or, was it the other way around?

Who rescued who?

No matter, it's a beautiful life you enjoyed together, congrats on a job well done .

Starine wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:03 pm So sorry for your loss. I had to put down my heart dog on Wednesday and at times the pain is unbearable.

So very sorry for the loss of your beloved pet and friend. When my heart dog died I found a support group that was helpful. Grieving takes time. Giving you a hug and sending healing thoughts.

I am so sorry Curtis. How lucky he was to have you. Thank you for loving him.

It hurts, no matter what their age is or how long you had them.