Lost my last horse on Monday- I have "empty barn syndrome"

[Bayard]

15. Oh, my......

I understand.

I haven't been horseless for 30+ years now, but its been close a few times. I've lost six since being back in KY. Three were rescues. One had a freak accident where he was running and playing with the others, ran into a tree and broke his neck. The other three were all my retired dressage horses. One mare died a few months after moving here when a freak snowstorm and subzero temperatures hit. We didn't have the barn built yet. Coming from Calif, she just laid down and said--nope. My other mare was 35 years old, and I'd had her since she was five. My gelding, one of the great loves of my life, colic'd severely, and the vet refused to come out. She is no longer my vet.

Right now, we have 2 mini horses, 2 mini donkeys (all rescues,) and my big guy.

I am SO sorry to hear your sad news. It is gut wrenching, and you never quite get over the loss. I hope you'll consider taking in a rescue. There's plenty out there that need good homes, and it sounds like you can provide that, and lots of love.