Crying over a Horse

Hello,

I know that I'm probably going to sound stupid, but I'm going to post this anyway...

For the last six years +, I've been fortunate enough to have a friend with two horses, and an open door to ride one of them whenever I want.   I've ridden her horse, with the exception during my two pregnancies, over these last six plus years.

This morning, I went down to the stable, which is in my village and rode out on Wallace ("my" horse) with my two girlfriends for the last time.  The three of us and the three horses have had so much fun, not just riding locally but going on fun rides and we even took them on a bridleway holiday weekend a few years ago.

When we got back to the yard and I untacked "my" horse, I was devastated.  I couldn't help myself, but I just started crying  . 

I guess the combination of loving that horse and riding out with my girlfriends has been such a big part of my life here.  Riding through the countryside, getting fresh air and excercise has been great.  Most of all, there's a real camaraderie when you're out riding and I've become quite close with these girls.  And did I mention I love that horse?

Sorry to bore everybody with this story; We're elated that we're going back home, but not everything and everybody is easy to leave behind.  We've only got a week and a half left.

Maybe I can squeeze in one more ride?

COMPLETELY understandable...
and you should make it a priority to get in one more ride, and make sure you 'say' what you need to to your horse to say goodbye.
Call me a freak, but that's what I believe; because eventually you still will miss your horse just as much... your friends?  well, sadly, as I've found out, that's where emotions go up and down - why haven't they kept in touch, etc.; whereas with animals, well, I'm not so weird to wonder why my cat back home hasn't written.

  Aww hon  :\\\'( and your not stupid,leaving anyone or anything behind that you love and care about  is one of the hardest things you will ever do.

You are perfectly normal to feel the way you do. I think we place our trust in animals more than friends because...well, we've all argued with friends but none of us have fallen out with our animals. Hopefully you have a free invitation to ride 'your' horse whenever you're back in town, and if you can plan your next trip to the UK it will be something to cling to.

That's not silly at all - - - moving is really hard, and saying goodbye is always ferocious. Big hugs to you honey...

Oh, I'm so sad for you. :\\\'( I moved to the UK last year and the only regret I have is having to leave Scout, my beloved horse (and therapist ) behind. I take comfort in knowing that he's still at the same barn with a new "partner"that loves him too. I know your friend will take great care and send you updates.If you want I'll give him an apple or carrot every once in a while.

There MUST be time to squeeze in one more ride before you go. I mean your house is being PACKED FOR YOU - so no stress there!

Im sure most of us have pets back home at our parent's houses or sibling's houses that we just MISS like hell sometimes. My mom's dogs arent even mine but I really miss their cheery little faces and quirky personalities sometimes. Same with the dog I got my Gran for mother's day a few years before I left - we even named it Sophie, which was my name in french class. So even though Wallace is your friend's horse - he's your friend and there's no doubt you'll miss him. He'll probably miss you too! But just think how great it'll be when you come back for a visit and you'll get to go out riding on him with your girlfriends just like old times! It'll be twice as special as it was before and it'll be something really fun to look forward to.

*HUG*