Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Goodbye to Slim

Today we said goodbye to Slim ;(  His body was too damaged to fight off the EPM, and he was in heart failure.  Slim was a grand old horse, who deserved a loving retirement, and at least I was able to give that to him for the time he was with us.  My life is richer for having known you Slim---Buddy and I will miss you!!

Slim 1-4-12

Slim 6-2-12

B&S2 1-6-12

Slim & Buddy 4-22-12

S&B 5-12-12

Cindy Daigre is the owner of Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Retirement Facility in Middle TN, catering to the special needs senior horse! www.ferrellhollowfarm.net

 

Jun 19, 2012 11:40:20 AM | Natural Horse Care, Senior Horse Care, Senior Horse Retirement

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