Today, Equine ER  publishes some comments from readers we received after the conclusion of Quarter Horse mare Surely Awesome’s story. The grief that comes from losing a horse is universal. 

Every loss makes us realize that we can’t take any horse for granted, whether a school horse or an upper-level competitor. Ð Teresa

We just had to put down our 29-year-old Arabian gelding, Kaseem, 8 days ago and I still cannot bear to go into his lot where he is buried. He was the farm clown and will be missed for the rest of my days. I buried him with his halter and lead because I knew I would never be able to use or touch them again. {To Surely Awesome’s owners:} You have my deepest sympathies in the loss of your wonderful mare

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