Okatai Has Gone to Horse Heaven

Many of you asked the status of Okatai and I am sad to report that he had to be put down.  Because of the severity of his wound on his right leg, it caused him to put too much weight on his left, which lead to other problems.  I won’t go into details but I will say that he was in severe pain, unable to stand and we could not bare to see that at all. 

Rest in peace Okatai.

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  1. Slobokan says:

    I’m sorry to hear about your horse. He was a real beauty and I was hoping he would pull through.

  2. pam says:

    I’m so sorry to hear about Okatai’s passing.

    pam’s last blog post..I’ll show you mine…

  3. JB says:

    That sucks so bad. He was really cool. I’m glad Charles, Chrystal, and I got to meet him.

  4. Val says:

    Sorry :(
    We were hoping he would make it through….J Girl called him Flicka….and kept asking if your daddy got the mountain lion!

    She lives in the world of movies…sometimes I wish we all could!

    Val’s last blog post..Make Me Laugh Monday!

  5. Karin says:

    WAH! Poor baby, but at least he’s not hurting anymore. I’m so sad. I’m one of those people who cries when the horses die in movies, not so much people. So sorry to hear this.

  6. I’m so sorry, he was really beautiful–what a sad thing for you!

  7. That is so sad.

  8. corrin says:

    awww…poor thing. he was just a little guy.

    corrin’s last blog post..Tackle It Tuesday

  9. Chrystal says:

    I’m sorry. I was really convinced he would overcome it all that day I saw him prancing around the pen, he felt good. At least he had some wonderful TLC before he left, y’all did a great job!

  10. Connie says:

    Darn sorry to hear this sad news. I pray that your family especially the boys are OK soon with this.

    Connie’s last blog post..Awards & Unconscious Mutterings 263

  11. Lori says:

    I just want to thank everyone for their kind words. It’s a sad situation for both the horse and us. We lost a good chunk of money as well. *sigh* Poor lil fella:(

  12. Andrea says:

    Oh no! That is so sad! I was really hoping he would have gotten all better. Those little ones always heal fast!! But if it started other leg issues in the left leg, then it probably was the right thing to do. I bet he is happy running around now!!

    Andrea’s last blog post..Gather Round Kids, There are Somethings I Would Like to Tell You.

  13. Leigh says:

    My heart is with you.

    Leigh’s last blog post..Weight Update

  14. Awww. Poor little guy, but you obviously did the right thing.

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