In Memory of Dottie: My Gentle Friend

Dottie was peacefully laid to rest following veterinarian supervised human euthanasia. She had suffered a traumatic fracture injury to her leg on pasture and there was no medical intervention possible. My big bold beautiful girl is now running free and strong among the green pastures and blue skies, no more broken bones. Just a broken heart of the man she leaves behind.
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Gilson Equine Veterinary Services for the expertise and compassionate care of Dottie during this difficult time.
Dottie is featured on many of my videos, and she will always have a place in my heart. For now, her stall stands empty, her harness hangs on the wall, her memories fill my thoughts. Please think a kind thought for her.

[@stevegreat7193]

Yes, I have been there. They are spirits lovely spirits.

[@woodsgremlin9995]

The worst part of having animals is losing them. Especially when they're young. Keep the faith.

[@gentlegiants1974]

Thank you

[@mommymawmaw1852]

Such love and beauty! My heart goes out to her human. 😢😢 I recently lost my fur baby (beagle) and understand your pain. ❤

[@gentlegiants1974]

Thank you

[@drafthorseswithalexa]

Sorry to hear about this, our thoughts are with you.

[@gentlegiants1974]

Thank you

[@ruthglisinski8487]

So sorry.

[@gentlegiants1974]

Thank you

[@BarnBootsandCountryRoots]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@gentlegiants1974]

Thank you.

[@hitchinfarm]

oh no! sorry for your loss

[@gentlegiants1974]

Thank you. I really miss her, in my heart, and also in the hitch. I really needed her power for spring tillage.

[@hitchinfarm]

@@gentlegiants1974 yeah we got ourselves in a bind a few years ago, and now keep a lot more horses to make sure we're not short for big jobs. I expect we will be this year though as we have 3 to foal in June. They are very expensive though! how many do you keep?

[@gentlegiants1974]

@@hitchinfarm I had 6. 5 younger active workers and an old retired mare 28 yrs of age. The old girl was my schoolmaster, first time hooking a colt, first time teaching a pupil, "spare" horse but she is pretty well past the point of fieldwork. I did rake a bit with her last summer, but not heavy tillage anymore. I now have 5, all grade farm type black Percherons more or less matched.

[@Selskoe_Hozyaistvo_Na_Lohadyah]

I'm sorry for you, it's hard to come to terms with the loss of an animal that was part of your family. You even feel sorry for your horse, you have a big heart, God wants to see mercy in us, in every being. This is the will of the Almighty, hold on. I don't speak English well, I hope you will understand me

[@gentlegiants1974]

I understand. Thank you for the encouragement

[@maryatkinson2006]

A beautiful psalm. Until you and Dottie meet again in the Lord's new Garden of Eden.

[@gentlegiants1974]

Thank you