midnight star stables
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Today Midnight was euthanized. His health has been failing the past two years and it is clear that another winter is not in his best interest. The vet put Midnight on “palliative” care for the summer, and advised euthanasia before winter. Midnight’s companion of 25 years, Billy, was also euthanized after our vet recommendation. It was for his sanity and quality of life, but made this entire situation so much more complex. Midnight is 30 and Billy is 28. I knew this time was coming but time flies and reality hits so hard sometimes. I am finding today extremely hard to deal with. For those who don’t know my Midnight, he’s been a beloved pet all my life and got me hooked on the minis. Many also know him as my trick horse.
When my first horse had to be put down, Midnight was there and he helped me cope. He was there to share my hopes, dreams and childhood life. It’s going to be hard to manage without.
He was with me through good and bad times. He was my first “show horse” and I got my first ribbon with him – a 4th place in showmanship at a local fair. I also got my first 1st place ribbon with him in a breed show. He was conformationally miniature perfection, years before his time. He was my first mount many years ago too. I trained him to drive myself, and he became my first driving horse – and he was always patient and trustworthy. He was the first horse I clipped and we used to go on many long trail walks for hours at a time. We had picnics and I spent hours with him. I had trained him to master every trick in the book, from counting and bucking, to rearing and playing dead. He was my first horse to long-line and lunge. He was my first jumping horse, and cleared 54" back in the day. Midnight was a master of all trades and my best friend. He made school visits, parades, and was an educator to many. He also led me to Joy, my first miniature horse purchase. I think I took his gifts for granted many times.
This horse encouraged me in so many ways. I truly think he understood me better then I understood myself at times. He helped me be a better person and lead me to many great friends with the mini people.
It’s hard to know that I can no longer put my arms around him. I don’t know how to express my love and gratitude for my old boy, but I know I am going to really miss him. I am thankful for my other “kids” as they really help.
Midnight:
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Midnight and Billy yesterday:
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Edited to change pictures.
When my first horse had to be put down, Midnight was there and he helped me cope. He was there to share my hopes, dreams and childhood life. It’s going to be hard to manage without.
He was with me through good and bad times. He was my first “show horse” and I got my first ribbon with him – a 4th place in showmanship at a local fair. I also got my first 1st place ribbon with him in a breed show. He was conformationally miniature perfection, years before his time. He was my first mount many years ago too. I trained him to drive myself, and he became my first driving horse – and he was always patient and trustworthy. He was the first horse I clipped and we used to go on many long trail walks for hours at a time. We had picnics and I spent hours with him. I had trained him to master every trick in the book, from counting and bucking, to rearing and playing dead. He was my first horse to long-line and lunge. He was my first jumping horse, and cleared 54" back in the day. Midnight was a master of all trades and my best friend. He made school visits, parades, and was an educator to many. He also led me to Joy, my first miniature horse purchase. I think I took his gifts for granted many times.
This horse encouraged me in so many ways. I truly think he understood me better then I understood myself at times. He helped me be a better person and lead me to many great friends with the mini people.
It’s hard to know that I can no longer put my arms around him. I don’t know how to express my love and gratitude for my old boy, but I know I am going to really miss him. I am thankful for my other “kids” as they really help.
Midnight:
(Don't talk during photos):
Midnight and Billy yesterday:
Edited to change pictures.
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