2. A Good Death – Talking to the Horses

The feature photo was taken about eight years ago. It shows the bond between these two. In my last post I made it sound like my decision was quick and simple. It wasn’t.

I have attempted to discuss this with Magnum and Ducati over the last year. I wanted to know, in particular, what Ducati thought about my decision to have him go with Magnum. Over the years I have consulted my vet, farrier, and anyone else who had experience, on whether it was best for them to go together. The answer was a resounding yes – and it was also what I would decide. I couldn’t leave Ducati on his own without his best mate.

So I have tried to talk to Ducati about this – but I never got an answer. Even though I ‘talk’ to many horses, it’s much harder to talk to my own. Please see this link for a background to my animal communication. https://horsemagic.blog/2019/01/28/part-110-animal-communication-what-do-horses-say/

Then last week, when I realised the time was here, I came inside and meditated.

Once again, I started a conversation with Ducati. This time I got an answer and I wrote it down as he talked:

Ducati: You are being pulled into a new lifestyle. You have done so much for us. It is time.

When I stand on the earth I can hear it calling – it is time to move on. Forget whether WE ARE READY. It is about the universal changes. Keep in rhythm with the universe. We will talk forever. Magnum is a jolly good chap. It will be an honour to be buried with him.

No harm done – we move to the next cycle. This cycle is now at odds with you. It’s okay to let go. You must move with the times.

The forces surrounding you are strong – go with them. There is still so much for you to write about. We will only be signing off in the physical world.

Me: But I worry. If I see you as an equal, how can I do this?

Ducati: You are doing it BECAUSE you see me as an equal! You aren’t going to let me suffer here on my own – or let Magnum suffer.

Me: Thankyou – you know that you’ve always been my main man! xxxxx

Then I tuned in to Magnum. He has never talked as much as Ducati so I didn’t even know if he would speak.

Me: Magnum – are you there?

Magnum: Heralding in the new. You have very kind regard for me. You have taught me well.

Me: And you have taught ME well!

Magnum: I will look after you as you have looked after me. Do not stall – it is written. I will always be with you – the kind lady who feels so much. We are both frozen in time together.

There is change now, so it is happening.

Me: We’ve had 20 years together Magnum.

Magnum: Yes we have – the kindest human.

Me: I need to prepare you – down near the Magic Tree.

Magnum: It’s not an ending – just a new beginning. Your life has much purpose, but it is time for me to be free of the body.

Me: Ok Magnum, I will work towards that. Thankyou for talking.

I sat back and pondered the wisdom in those words. And then I could feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. I felt the burden of responsibility. Is this the right time to make the call? What if I could leave it? What if I should have made it earlier? Is Magnum in terrible pain with toothaches and hip aches?

I spent a couple of days pacing with this heavy burden and then resolved to make an official goodbye date.

In the next post I will talk about my first steps with Magnum and the paddock set up I will use.

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