Joyce

Joyce, February 18, 2019
In 2011, we were commissioned for an escrow on the heights of Neuchâtel. Joyce, who was 20 at the time, was an imposing but extremely kind mare. We offered her a retirement from the outset. First in Burgundy, then finally at Rachel’s in Vaud, where she enjoyed many more happy years.

3 weeks ago, we were concerned about a lameness in her hindquarters. Taken care of by the vet, treated accordingly, Joyce recovered, then had an allergy to the medication, ended up on the ground and couldn’t get up again. All agreed, vet, Rachel and her team, Joyce had a keen eye and just needed a hand, more like a lift with the tractor. Back on her 4 legs, everything stabilized, and the hock problem disappeared after a few days.

But this morning, Joyce was lying down again, this time on her back, barely able to lift her head. The vet arrives on the scene again, osculates her and advises us to let her go, as Joyce is not responding to the various injections and these values are low.

At the age of 28, Joyce was able to enjoy the best conditions for retirement, staying in good shape almost to the end…. Joyce breathed her last surrounded and in great calm…

Joyce is a mare who will leave an imprint on the hearts of many people who met her, cared for her and cuddled her….a great and endearing juju.
Once again, I’d like to thank Rachel, her team and the vets who assist our horses. Caring for them, but also knowing not to push them too hard, just to accompany them with respect. A big thank you also to our sponsors, who play an active part in caring for our retired horses !!!!

Thanks to all of you!

Joyce, all the best ….. It was a wonderful meeting…