Jerry broke his leg, he's been put to sleep.

[shepsrbest]

I am very sorry for your loss. Time heals and you will, try to keep busy. such a shame, but he is not longer suffering.

[ComedyDevil]

14 is a pretty long life for a Shetland

They can live into their 30's or even early 40's. He probably wasn't even middle aged.


He's gone, they just took him away to be cremated

I miss him so much already. He was such a good little horse, nothing like the image people have of a 'typical shetland'. He loved being driven and kept up with horses twice his size. And beat most of them in cone races too. I used to walk him round the village and all the locals knew his name, he loved all the fuss. I would tie him outside the shop while I went to buy ice creams, one for each of us. He'd eat his and pinch half of mine too. I remember taking him once to my Mum's house, he stood in the kitchen eating carrots I'd put a bale of straw at the front of his stable, and he'd put his front legs on it to look over the door

I never got a photo of either of the trophies we won together, and I don't know what happened to the rosettes. I should've taken better care of them I don't know what I did with his little shoe, he was only ever shod once, gave the farrier hell and lost one shoe within the hour, we never found it I hope i've still got the other somewhere.

I wanted to brush him, keep some of his fur - there's a lady that spins your pets fur into yarn and makes it into a teddy bear. It would've been nice to have a keepsake. But they've just been to take him away and I couldn't get there on my crutches. My mum went instead. Never got a chance to brush him. I should've said goodbye

I have a lock of his mane, his carriage, his little harness, his tiny rugs and brushes and little travel boots. I have hundreds of photos, and a couple of videos. I still have Juno and Rio.

And I just want him back. I love that little horse so much

[K9soul]

I am so very sorry for your loss . I can feel the pain and heartbreak in your words . I will keep you in my thoughts. I'm so very sorry you lost your sweet Jerry.

[ComedyDevil]

These are the last decent pictures I took of him, maybe October/November time? He looks happy. I want to remember him like that

[K9soul]

What beautiful pictures of Jerry, Amy. He was such a cute and pretty little shetland. I love his mane and sweet face. Thank you so much for sharing them. My thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of your very special friend

[Vela]

He was an adorable boy. I know how much you must miss him. I am so sorry for your loss, I truly do understand. It is so hard when you don't get to say goodbye, seems to make it so much worse somehow.

[Alysser]

I am so sorry about Jerry. What a terrible accident. I hope you soon find comfort. Many {{{hugs}}} going out to you!