R.I.P. Friesian Mare Gerda (OT)

I got a call from Gloria very early this morning. Gerda
was breech and also did not survive. You don't wanna know the gory details.
I could have waited another hour or so to hear them myself....

I am so immensely sad for all concerned, as well as extremely glad that I
did not have to be there as it was happening. According to Gloria, the vet
arrived too late to save her but in time to put her down before she suffered

Monique Y. Mudama...

I'm so sorry. Maybe mother and foal can keep each other company on
the way to the Bridge ...

Adrian A...

I'm sorry to hear that, I will light a candle for Gerda and her foal. :-(

much.

polonca12000...

I'm so very sorry to hear about Gerda and her foal.
Polonca and Soncek

mlbriggs...

what a sad end to a story. Purrs for those who loved the horse. MLB

-L....

Good God, that is so sad! How did it happen? Did they not catch her
in time to do anything about it, or did they just wait too long, or in
horses, is there not much you *can* do about it?

Julie Cook...

Purrs for Gloria and yourself, Pat. My boss' daughter shows horses at
jumping competitions. They bought a horse several years ago that
eventually turned into the family pet as well as her competition horse.
Several weeks ago they had to put him down due to intestinal
complications. The entire family was heartbroken. I shall light the
candle I used to guide Newt over the Bridge for Gerda.

Marina...

I'm very sorry, Pat. Condolences and purrs.