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Horse people understand the bond that can grow between a horse and a human. Anyone who has the capacity to love can grow attached a horse or any animal. The bond can be as strong as having a human best friend. You create trust and confidence the more time you spend with horses and when that is taken away from you it can be devastating. Even if you are not the owner of the deceased horse it can still be emotional. The best thing to do is take the time to grieve. Holding in feelings or hiding them from people who say "get over it, it was just a horse" are dead wrong. No pun intended. Do what works for you, cry, talk to someone who will listen, or perhaps you can write an obituary and share it with people who knew the horse. If you are the owner of the deceased horse you need to take the time to grieve as well, but you also have the responsibility of clearing the body. You have a few choices. If you have property and are able to bury the body than that could be the best way. These days it is more likely that you are boarding at a larger stable. In that case you can get a hold of your local large animal hospital and see if they have the capacity to cremate your horse. Also, there are people with land that have set aside land for a pet cemetery. It will cost some amount of money, but it can give you some closure and a place to visit. No matter what you decide to do after your horse is gone, remember that it is normal and natural to feel a hole inside. There are lots of horse people going through the same thing and you are not alone. It will get easier with time.
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