No More Spa Days at Skoog Farm

It's been a rough 24 hours. This morning Rebel was put down and Buddy was moved to my friend Andrea's farm so he can be with other horses.  I spent most of last night in the barn and by this morning, before 6am, I knew that I had to call the vet and make arrangements.  Jenny and Scott were here for support and Andrea arrived with a trailer to collect Buddy and take him to her farm.  This woman has been here for every horse problem I have ever had and I am so grateful.  The vet arrived at 10, the trailer was here by 10:15, Rebel was put down by 10:30 and we made sure Buddy was able to see him before leaving the farm.  I sent him off with all kinds of blankets, supplements, hay and more.  Rebel was picked up by 11:15 and I could not watch that part.  Have been crying all day, but know it was the right thing to do.

5:45am

Buddy knew something was up.

I put out a post on FB and spent the afternoon reading so many thoughtful messages....crying the whole time.  As if that was not enough, a beautiful bouquet arrived....

with this message from our neighbors.  That finished me off.

I will never forget this duo....loved them both so much.

So glad Rebel came into my life.

Tonight I did not have to do chores....and tomorrow I don't have to get up a 6.  It's so empty out there after taking care of horses for 46 years.  This will be life changing for me.

Night all.

PS

Alice and I just had a good long cry and will be taking Spa Day out to Glen Darrach Farm to give Buddy some extra attention.