We lost Alley...
We lost Alley in the early hours of this morning. She became severely ataxic and blood tests taken this week indicated EPM though it is very very rare around here. I am not sure if Cushings/IR were contributing factors. She only had the one bout of laminitis in 2018, and 1 mg of Prascend and a balanced diet kept her well though the Prascend took its toll on her appetite. Her feet were solid and looked great. Earlier this year, she gave me nine of the best rides I have had on her since she was diagnosed in 2018. But tonight, she went down and did not have the strength or coordination to get up. This mare was the closest to my heart of any I have owned. I have known her since the day she was born, 21 years ago, and have owned her since she was a weanling. I would appreciate it if one of the moderators would record this loss wherever it should be recorded. I have very much appreciated being able to tap into the knowledge base provided by this group. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in.
-- Annette and Alley October 2018, Moscow, Idaho Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Annette%20and%20Alley Album: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=78421 .
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Jennifer Murphy
I'm so sorry for your loss.
-- Jennifer in NH 2020 CH - https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jennifer%20and%20Flea Photo album - https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=251041&p=Name,,,20,1,0,0
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Annette I’m so sorry. Your love for Alley shines through your words. We grieve with you.
-- Maxine and Indy (PPID) and Dangles (PPID) Canberra, Australia 2010 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Maxine%20and%20Indy%20and%20Dangles
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Oh goodness, I'm so sorry. I can understand the heartbreak, but you were her faithful companion while here on earth. Find comfort in the fact that she is at peace and running free.
-- Jamie Miller Louisville, Kentucky, USA July 2019 Horse: Hiram Walker Walker Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Jamie%20and%20Walker Photo Album: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=93084 Link to Profile for Hiram Walker
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fullcirclefarmhorses@...
I am so very sorry, such a heartbreaking loss.
-- Heather W in WI 2022 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Heather%20and%20Ava https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=273564
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Peace to you during this difficult transition.
-- Kristie Brand 2010 Arcanum, Ohio
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So sorry, Annette. Both age and the PPID can weaken immunity. The organism may even have come in on some hay you bought.
-- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com
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Annette, I can't imagine what you must be feeling having so much history with your girl. Truly sorry for your loss. It's never easy under any circumstance. You have some wonderful memories to hold in your heart once the grief begins to soften. Prayers.
-- Lynn Beavercreek, Ohio March 2018 Relevante Case History Relevante Photo Album Ω
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Dear Annette
I’m so sorry - absolutely heartbreaking. -- Lesley and over the bridge Omar, 11-2012, Sutherland, UK Omar - Case History
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Bobbie Day
Oh Annette, I’m so sorry. It’s so hard when we’ve given all
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Sherry Morse
So sorry to read this Annette. Lots and lots of hugs for you. I made a note on your CH folder that Alley has passed.
Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA 2014 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sherry%20and%20Scutch_Scarlet https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=78891
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Thinking of you Annette.
Fly free Alley. -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 ECIR Group Inc. President/Treasurer 2021-2022
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I am so sorry for your loss of Alley, Annette. Thinking of you during this difficult time. I hope you find peace in the happy memories of her.
-- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov 2018 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=245855 Summer https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie/Summer https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=249104
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Kim Rice
Annette, I am so sorry you lost your girl. I know how you feel as I lost my heart horse of 20 years in 2019. I am so glad you two got in some good rides for you both to remember.
-- Kim R, Lafayette, CA 2019 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kim%20and%20Shomee
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So sorry Annette, from the bottom of my heart.
-- Cass, Sonoma Co., CA 2012 ECIR Group Moderator Cayuse and Diamond Case History Folder Cayuse Photos Diamond Photos
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Deb Walker
So very sorry for your loss.
-- Deb and Scotty I/R, PPID Pecatonica Illinois, May 13, 2019 Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Deb%20and%20Scotty Photos: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=90619
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Annette,
So very sorry to know about Alley. She was fortunate to have a great caretaker like you. Remember the good times. She is now pain free and running free. Hugs. -- Janet and Chicy Chester SC 09/17/2021 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Janet%20and%20Chicy https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=268334
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Alley. Big hugs to you.
-- Heather August 5, 2017, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Riosa https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=8819 Case History
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Heather%20and%20Storm
https://ecir.groups.io/g/Hoof/album?id=10181&p=pcreated,,,20,2,0,0
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I'm so very sorry Annette.
-- Joy and Willie (EC/IR) Nevada County, CA - 2019 Case history: Willie's Case History Willie's photo album: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=275142
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I am truly very sorry. Healing hugs to you.
-- Carla
December 2013, WI Cupcake and Gunnar's Case Histories Ω
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