Henry-Gone but never forgotten.R.I.P.

please read.

I dont really know how to start.I first noticed that something was not right when he kept landing on the incorrect leg whist jumping. i got off and looked at his legs. his back leg was swollen. I untacked him and he went onto field rest for two weeks with the hope the swelling might go down, i was cold hosing it everyday. It didnt go down. so the put him in the stable on box rest and called the vet. The vets could not find anything really wrong with it, took blood samples it was all fine they sugested taking him in for X rays- which we did.

On the X-rays they first thought it was a bog spaven. it looked like it. Then with further investigation it seemed like there was more too it. they sent the X rays off for a second oppinion, it looked like a degenerative bone diesease - if that was the case i'd never be able to ride him again. The results came back, it was the case. That was fine, we were going to keep him, put him into retirement. They said as it was degenerative there would be no pount opporating.
He was on bute for 2 months and box rest, we were not sure if he could even ever go out into the field would it make it worse? would the hole leg deterate? constant worrying, but i was happy, happy to have him still with me, though all this it made me relise how much he did for me. How well behaved and talented and beautiful he was. what sort of charater he had.

I went on holiday, i still did not appreaciate the dia situation he was in, i didnt think it was that bad. when i got back i had reports from the people at the yard how unhappy he was in the stable biting everyone - which was so unlike him. I got told that the best thing to do would be to put him down, because he could not be on bute forever, it would destroy his liver and he'd be in far worse pain.If i left him he would be in pain and eventually have to be put down.

what was so scary i could do nothing. he didnt look ill he was barely lame, he was alert, but unhappy biting everyone.

I was so unhappy i called the vet and asked what he thought i should do. "Henry is obvesly a determind little pony who has been trying to hide his pain for a long time. The kindest thing to do is to put him down, its the only humain option."

On Friday April 16th at 3:20 my beautiful talented angel went to heaven-a place he more than deservs to be.
" He was a true gentalman right till the end."

I miss him so much, after riding other horses i use to get back onto Henry and say "its like coming home, after spending the night away" I alwayse thought he would be there.
After he was put to sleep i refused to belive he was gone. i went up to change his rugs to feed him i got confused when he wasnt there, i was begging people to tell me where he was, i begged people to tell me everything was alright.
"Hunny he is not to hot in his rug, he doesnt have one anymore and doesnt need feeding anymore either. he is and alwayse will be exactly how you left prancing around the field not in pain but he is in anougher place now and watching over you, his most favorite person in the world and he will never leave you" Georgia x

R.I,P Henry my angel. x

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• milena

[sammallory79]

Bummer

[xXeMokiDXxMCRXx]

Hi, I read your description and it made me cry! I lost my pony on april 29th, just a few days before you lost henry. I am terribly sorry for your loss, and know that even though you don't know me, I know what it is like and if you want to have a chat just let me know :) Henry is gorgeous and an amazing jumper! You are very lucky to have had such a great time with him and been able to ride him. Jacob was only a year old when I lost him, 12 days after his first birthday xoxox

[XxXIzzyLuvsponiesXxX]

Milena this is beautifull, and its the first time iv ever had the patience to sit and watch a video that long. Henry will never be forgotton and he'll be watching over you forever babe, im here for you. and georgia was right in your discription, keep your head up high and think of all the things YOU acheived with this special boy, love you x

[lottielooby]

milena this is beautiful. this is so sad and neither of you deserved it. but georgia is right - he'll never really leave you xxxxxxxxxxx

[debby1111]

So sad! :'( Spotty died in april last year :[ 14/15 it was , they will run free together

[debalderonamymitch]

Milly babe not sure how to comfort you at such a sad time, He was and is a true Gem, a real angel i loved and admired him often and wanted him for me! but it was you as a team that was the real magic the two of you together, feel very proud of yourself as to what you acheived with him the quality of Henry that YOU produced. Come and see me and share your infinate wisdom and play with my new lil baby anytime you know where I am Love You x x x x R.I.P. Henry x x x x

[sooty10]

Babe, I know how hard it is to lose something so close to your heart hun, keep your head up high babyyyy and you will get through this, its nice to know how i put a smile on your face and im here for you whenever you need me!!!! i love you Milena Natasha Soukup <3 xx R.i.p Henry xx

[indiahyalillyamma]

i dont know what i can say really,

apart from it was a tragedy, he touched so many peoples hearts and that day i spent the afternoon bawling my eyes out, he was such a special boy thank you for letting me ride him, jump him, he gave me confidence over spreads,

he was one in a million

he will be truly missed.

love you milena

x

[wbyvikki]

waw he was such a wee talented ponyy you should be so proud of how he turned out and that you owned him because i know that a lot of people would have loved to have a wee pony like that....i know i do....yous two looked like yous had such a strong bond.... i know i dont know you but just remember he will always be with you and a part of him lives in you...r.i.p he was a wee star of a ponyy hes at a better place now :) keep your chin up...you done sooo well with him :) xxx

[millidawggirl]

aw what a pretty horse. im sorry :-( we are all with you and we all will be here to support you even if we dont even know you from anywhere but watching ur vids

Your horse was beautiful. RIP

-Emily (millidawggirl)