Hey guys thank you for the support. I really needed that. It is done. I have cried and cried but I know it was the right thing. I was very surprised by the gentleman's humane and professional manner. He was very kind both to me and my horse. I took a large beach towel with me and said my goodbye to her. I waited in the truck til I heard the shot (only one thank God) and then my friend came to get me. They had placed the towel over her head after she was gone and I saw her body only. She didn't seem upset at all when she got off the trailer. She didn't seem afraid either tho I know she could smell death in the air. I feel that she was so tired. She was a fine old horse who carried me many miles. Not worth a dime to anyone else but worth millions to me. She was worth so much more than the $700 I purchased her for. I will always remember her with joy. RIP Ms. Penny you impacted my life like no one else ever has.
And I don't mean to ramble on and on but I have to say how patient and smart she was. She trusted me like no other horse I've ever had. Always the first to cross a wooden bridge or go thru water when everyone else's horse was balking. She wasn't very fast but that was ok... my speed days were over with too. I could hold a soda and a doobie and bie-bop down the trail on her without any worries of bolting or shying....nothing ever really bothered her. She was a great mount and friend. Even tho my heart is aching and my tears won't seem to stop I know she is at peace and resting in a good place. It was the right thing to do. Why is right thing always the hardest? Thanks a lot to those of you who took the time to respond to my post. You really did help me deal with this.