As I look back on my horse life as a child, I lost two horses-one to founder and another to strangles. So far, as a mother, my daughters haven't faced the death of one of their horses, but we've talked about their aging horses and what to expect.
No matter what, you can't fully prepare for the loss of a horse and how it might affect your child. Every situation is different and should be handled individually. But you can arm yourself with tactics to help your child and form your path forward. Here are four things to consider when your family encounters this situation.
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