Saying goodbye
Hi everyone I'm making a post to just get some advice from you and hear if anyone's ever had a similar experience. I'm on mobile, so sorry for the formatting. When I was 13, my parents bought me a young Thoroughbred of the track. He was only 3 years old, and had only done about 3 races. He had some basic training and a lot of potential, and the biggest heart of gold. We grew together, improved together, and excelled together. I love him more than anything, and for a long time he was all I had. I'm 21 now, and I haven't been able to ride him in months. I'm swamped with work and university stuff, and I just can't get around to him. When I can go, he's too hot for me to handle, and I can't afford a trainer. I've lost almost all my confidence trying to make it work, but I just can't. Next year I'll be doing my postgrad, so I will have even less time. It's not fair on him. I decided to let him go. I met with the people who are going to take him today. They're wonderful people, and I'm happy to let him go with them. I know he's going to be happy and safe there, but my heart is shattered. I can't face him at all. I feel like a monster for abandoning him. I know I'm doing the right thing, so how do I come to terms with losing him? Does anyone have any advice? A similar experience?
Submitted April 02, 2018 at 05:34AM by kalligros
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