RIP, big guy. You are already missed so much.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Spyder
Last week was very hard. I got a call from Jess on Tuesday asking if I was anywhere near the horse hospital. I live ten minutes away, and I found out that Spyder was there and not doing well. I left work as fast as I could and beat Jess to the clinic (she lives two hours away). Spyder was in acute renal failure and he looked really rough when I got there. It's not my story to tell, but the short version is that Spyder didn't make it. I cancelled my Wednesday lessons to be with Jess and Spyder in his final hours. Jess's post about it is here. My heart breaks for her and I cannot imagine what she is going through. Spyder was only nine and they had already accomplished so much together.
RIP, big guy. You are already missed so much.
RIP, big guy. You are already missed so much.
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Jess - I am not sure if you will check Dom's blog since you may need a little time away, but since I cannot comment on your blog (no idea what a google circle is) I wanted to leave a note here. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Spyder and how much he adored you and it is gut wrenching that this had to happen. I am going to be thinking of you and sending healing vibes your way. It isn't fair that this had to happen, but just know that a bond like your two have is special and transcendent. Spyder will be with you always.
ReplyDeleteDom - You are awesome. I know you don't get to hear it anywhere near as much as you should, but I know that I felt comforted knowing you were there so I can't even imagine how much better Jess felt having you there. Thank you for being you.
You are so right in saying that Dom is awesome and that she doesn't get to hear that enough. From the start of bringing him home to the phone calls of frustration to showing me how it's done when she came down to the farm, Dom rocked it. She was always there for us, and I am so thankful that she took the time to help me hold it together as best as I could until the very end. The end of an incredible horse that will hopefully start the beginning of another honoring his awesomeness. Thank you for thinking of me. You are right, sometimes, life just isn't fair. Spyder will never be forgotten.
DeleteAbsolutely heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteVERY similar thing just happened to us, 2 days before you.. I know too well, no matter what you do... not meant to be..
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am so sorry to hear. It's amazing how fast things can turn. One day you are riding and they are fine and the next, you are faced with a hard decision. I am so very sorry for your loss and hope that things are getting easier for you.
DeleteThank you and vice versa....i'm from multiple generations of horse/livestock ranchers/farmers, and every case can be so different, and one's never prepared for the suddenness, shock and grief when it doesn't wind up "the way it was supposed to.." Ultimately the much "Higher Horse-Power" is always in control.. (though we all dream of all lives being free of pain and sadness..)
DeleteSo, so sad, I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Dom is a great person - esp to have been there for us through it all.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing this, Dom. So many people have reached out to let me know that they are thinking of me and letting me know that I did the right thing. It's nice to hear that from others considering how much I have doubted the situation and wonder what else I could have done. You were there from start to finish and I'm honored to have known you. You are one of a kind, just like my Spyder. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAwww no, I can't imagine what jess must be going through right now!! R.I.P Spyder
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