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Prayers for Lilo

Postby austique » Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:32 am

To cap off what has been my worst year in the horse business I was informed this morning that one of my weanlings Lilo at OSU's CVMR colicking. Due to her age surgery is considered highly risky so they are continuing with treatment for a few more hours to see if she improves, but she will likely be euthanized.

I have had 3 deaths already this year and two colics one resulting in surgery and one resulting in death and all three of the colics have been in different locations (one with me, one at OSU, one in KY). Good God this business can kill you sometimes. :cry:
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Postby TrueColours » Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:50 am

I am SO sorry to hear that awful news ...

You do suffer some horrific lows along with the incredible highs along the way, dont you ... :cry:

Big {{{HUGS}}} to you and jingles to your filly. Hope that she does manage to pull through this one okay ...
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Postby ZiaLand » Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:00 am

Austique, I'm really sorry to hear about your little one. Hopefully she will improve and pull through just fine. I'll be routing for her.

It seems to have been a tough year for many breeders. As one forum member said, "you've got to be a dreamer in this business because there's so much heartache." Hang in there and keep dreaming.

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Postby madelyn » Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:43 pm

I hope she pulls through! We all have our ups and downs....
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Postby serenarider » Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:44 pm

Austique,
Huge prayers comming your way :wink: Hopeing that all works out.
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Postby Mahubah » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:04 pm

You have had an absolutely dreadful year with your young horses. God bless.
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Postby louis finochio » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:44 pm

Thanks to all the wondrful owners of these TB as it is their perservence and patience that make the TB industry survive.

May your mare become a survivor Aug. Be Well Louis.
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Postby austique » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:36 pm

Unfortunately Lilo's pain became too great for her to overcome and the decision was made to euthanize her this afternoon. I am just ready for this year to be over :cry:
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Postby nferro9925 » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:17 pm

I am so sorry about Lilo, austique. :cry:

Words cannot express your sorrow.

RIP Lilo.

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Postby ZiaLand » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:20 pm

So sorry to hear Lilo didn't make it, Austique. Here's hoping there are much brighter days ahead.

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Postby Mahubah » Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:52 pm

:cry: :cry: :cry:
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Postby Karie » Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:13 pm

Austique,
I am SOOO sorry for your loss.. Its so tough to lose one, but jeeze you have had the worst luck ever this year.
I feel terrible for you knowing how horrible a feeling it is myself after losing the filly earlier this year. In my breeding experiences i have bred 4 babies and only ended up with 2 live weanlings. My looses were freak things too one with acute viral pneumonia (with not one symptom) and the one with the spinal cord abcess...
You will be in my prayers.. hang in there... The year is almost over thank god!
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Postby toadie » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:28 pm

I'm soooo sorry. Hang in there, tomorrow is a new day.....
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Postby KamiBrooks » Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:26 pm

I'm so sorry to read of your loss... hang in there
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Postby Thunder » Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:53 pm

Ditto, Ditto :(
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