Sad news, everyone. Kahlua passed away on Saturday.
She started colicing on Friday and Bonnie stayed up all night with her. The vet was called out and after assessing their options with Kahlua's owner it was clear that she was in her final moments.
Kahlua had lived at Bonnies her entire life, ever since she was a foal. She was one of those rare, lucky horses, to have lived with consistent care in a happy and familiar place her entire life. Kahlua was 30 when she died--a long life for a horse.
She is buried in one of the back pastures, by the pine treeline where in life she could find shelter and the company of her pal Honey.
Rest in peace, Kahlua. You will be missed!
June...Thank you for this sweet post. We're thankful Kahlua was able to have such a long and happy life. Next time you go to see Gobie, could you give Honey a carrot from us and whisper that we're sorry she lost her friend? And one for Gobie, too!
ReplyDeleteThis summer, Bo, one of the blind horses at Rolling Dog Farm needed to be euthanized. He had a best pal, named Rosie, who stayed with him to the end and a bit beyond. Here is a link to their story ~ http://blog.rollingdogranch.org/rolling_dog_ranch_animal_/2011/08/bos-last-day.html
It's always so hard to lose an animal, esp. when it's sudden. A friend in the UK lost their young Shetland Pony last Friday. They found her in her field with a broken back leg. They don't know how it happened.
Members of our friends group lit candles for Doughnut on this website ~ http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=eng. Maybe Kahlua's friends would like to do the same for her.
Love & loud purring from Diana, Tim & RainbowCatsx8