R.I.P. Jaykub

Saturday, July 27th, 2013 09:57 am
debris4spike: (Riding Jaykub)
[personal profile] debris4spike
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In memory of the phone call that I received 10 years ago this morning - the call I had never ever imagined.

I had known Jaykub for 4 years, and it was love at first sight. He had been mine for 18months ... and the love had deepened.

Then he broke a front leg, in a minor injury, so he had been put to sleep.

Jaykub was just 10 years old.

I still love him, he taught me so much - both about horses and riding, but especially about unconditional love.

I was lucky to have had him in my life.

Jaykub - I stll miss you.



Sadly I never really took many photos, so I treasure the few I have-

This picture was just as the paperwork was signed over - he was mine.  Very special as he was a sweet-itch sufferer, and he neck (at this time) was red raw where he was being bitten.  By the time he died I had got it under control, and his stress levels were less, so his skin was really healing.
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Taken about a year before he was actually mine.
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Date: 2013-07-27 10:14 am (UTC)
ext_11988: made by lmbossy (ani riding)
From: [identity profile] kazzy-cee.livejournal.com
It's such a shame when they break their legs isn't it - so little anyone can do! I'm sure he was less stressed when you took him on, and he had a wonderful life, even though it was shorter than normal. RIP

Date: 2013-07-27 10:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] crimson-newmoon.livejournal.com
So sad :( Such beautiful horse...

Date: 2013-07-27 10:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kudagirl.livejournal.com
I'd never heard of sweet-itch. At least you gave him help for it and his life improved with your care.

No matter how long it's been since you lose a special friend like him, it still hurts. It mellows, but it's still there. You gave him so much happiness and he gave you much joy.

Date: 2013-07-27 11:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lifefailsme.livejournal.com
Aww, what a beautiful and noble looking horse, I'm sorry you miss him so deeply chuck. As The Queen once said, "All things have a cost and grief is the price we pay for love."

HUG TIGHT

Date: 2013-07-27 01:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] slaymesoftly.livejournal.com
There's nothing like a horse. So sad that you had to lose him so soon, but how wonderful that you had those years.

I just recently began riding again (after some 25-30 years) and am remembering when horses were such a big part of my life. No plans to do much more than trail ride, most likely, but I'm enjoying it so far, and no where nearly as sore as I expected to be, so yay! for taking it slowly.;)

Date: 2013-07-27 05:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] slaymesoftly.livejournal.com
Actually, the lazy little hussy I'm riding right now is giving me more aggravation than love and peace, but I'm enjoying our rides never-the-less. LOL

Date: 2013-07-27 09:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] slaymesoftly.livejournal.com
ROFL - ah, so you understand my frustration! :)

Date: 2013-07-27 02:35 pm (UTC)
desdemonaspace: by <lj user="Teragramm"> (Tara closeup)
From: [personal profile] desdemonaspace
Oh, my dear. I am so very sorry. He was a lovely beast, and as another commenter said, you improved his life.

I'm envious that you had him. You were lucky to have had each other, however briefly.

Date: 2013-07-27 03:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ayinhara.livejournal.com
How sad.

Date: 2013-07-27 07:03 pm (UTC)
cordykitten: (noaluvjames comfort (spuffy))
From: [personal profile] cordykitten
*hugs*

Date: 2013-07-28 01:48 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kindredspirit75.livejournal.com
You were certainly blessed to have a wonderful friend.

(hugs)

Date: 2013-07-28 07:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mackenzie-bones.livejournal.com
I'm so very sorry
Losing a loved one is never easy, sweetie
I have to say that sharing all those nice pics with all of us is a wonderful way to pay tribute to him.
He will be missed <3

Date: 2013-07-31 03:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] velvetwhip.livejournal.com
It's so hard to lose a friend so soon, but I can tell that you enriched his life as much as he enriched yours.


Gabrielle

Date: 2013-08-03 07:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] awstuff4friends.livejournal.com
Ohhhh, that had to hurt very much. It always sucks when animals have to be put down because people don't have the resources to heal their injuries. :'(

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