RE: OT: Who Mentioned a Horse Passing?

[Faye Lewis]

It wasn't me who talked about this but I had horse die years ago and have an 
older horse now.  You might check into seeing if anyone in your area owns a 
back hoe who does this.  They dig a hole in the pasture and usually use a 
truck to pull the body into the hole.  Now, this is not legal in every area 
so you will have to check into that.  Your veterinarian should be able to 
help you with finding out what's what legal.  They may also be able to 
recommend someone who will do it.  Also, your feed and seed store may know 
some back hoe operators.  I have some business cards that I found at a local 
convenience store for a back hoe operator.

From: Lora <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Just recently read a post by someone who mentioned
that their horse passed on. My sympathies to the
individual whom lost a loved one.
I apologize in advance if this may sound like an odd
question, but "how" did you arrange the "burial" for
the horse?
The reason why I ask is because on top of being
happily owned by twelve (12) adorable kitties, I am
also loved by two (2) horses.
(I have a barn/stable built on my 6.5 acres of
backyard county land.)
Anyway, "Big Red" my Saddle-Breed, Quarter horse (an
old chestnut mare) is approaching her 23rd birthday in
2005 and "Ibn Rafftee" my Arabian gelding was foaled
on 1-17-74. He just turned 31 yesterday. :)
Since most horses only live to be 30-35 years old I am
most concerned with his near future burial
arrangements. Although, Rafftee is currently health,
he is naturally old. His poor body is starting to show
its age, bless his heart.
I have never buried a horse before and do not know the
details involved. I absolutely REFUSE to send/sell his
body to a "glue-factory." If anyone has ever buried a
horse before, could they please share "how" they
managed to do it?
I understand that a back-hole will be involved with
digging the grave, but unfortunately, I do not know
more than that. Once his poor body collapses how will
I move Rafftee's half ton body into the grave?
I am SO worry about that specific detail, because I
hate to think that I will have to literally "drag" him
into it. :( I do not what to disrespect him, by
damaging his poor body in the process. Although I
understand at that point, he has already left his old
and worn out body, I neither what to break any bones
nor tare any tissue while placing him in his grave.
How does anyone lovingly move a half ton baby?
This is Rafftee's home. It is only right that he be
buried here. Thanks.
Lora

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