Beyond the Rainbow Bridge : A Thoughtful Guide for Coping with the Loss of a Horse

by Gatto, Kimberly; Carusone, Lisa Keer; Palm, Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780939481712
• ISBN10: 0939481715
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-10-30
• Publisher: Half Halt Pr

Summary

Beyond the Rainbow Bridge is filled with practical advice from professionals such as clinical psychologist and veterinarians, and shares the personal stories of horse folks from backyard riders to famous horse people such as Lynn Palm and John Lyons that will provide comfort in your journey through the healing process. While nothing can alter the pain of losing an equine companion, Beyond the Rainbow Bridge gives affirming and inspiration advice and comfort.It is also a very kind gift for a friend going through a difficult time.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD	11	(6)
INTRODUCTION
Timely Writer	17	(4)
PROLOGUE	21	(6)
PART I: THE LOSS OF A HORSE
SoBo's Story	27	(6)
The Grieving Process	33	(8)
A Consolation	41	(4)
Coping with Sudden Loss	45	(10)
PART II: CROSSING THE BRIDGE
Skippy's Gifts	55	(4)
Euthanasia: A Veterinarian's Perspective	59	(6)
Preparing for Goodbye	65	(6)
Letting Go	71	(10)
PART III: THE FINAL FAREWELL
Falstaff	81	(4)
Burial, Cremation and Other Options	85	(12)
PART IV: CHILDREN AND LOSS
Forget-Me-Not	97	(6)
The Grieving Process for Children	103	(8)
PART V: WHEN HORSES GRIEVE
Rhino	111	(4)
Horses and Loss	115	(8)
PART VI REMEMBERING A SPECIAL HORSE
Zip Always Belonged to God	123	(2)
Honoring a Horse's Memory	125	(10)
PART VII: OTHER TYPES OF LOSS
Loss Other Than Death	135	(16)
PART VIII: BEYOND THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Loving Another Horse	151	(4)
A New Beginning	155	(8)
Resources	163	(2)
Notes	165	(2)
About the Author	167	(2)
Contributing Editor	169	(2)
Contributors	171