Horse breaks into funeral and refuses to let its owner be buried!

He was muscular and very fit. Joseph thought it might just be a flu, something common at that time of year.

But as the days went by, he realized that the illness was getting worse. He began to have difficulty breathing and was constantly tired, as well as having high fever at night.

The old man even tried to continue with his daily activities on the farm but soon realized that he really needed to rest. Ivone was very worried about his health, but she was always ready to help him when he needed it.

She put him to bed, fed him soups and teas, and took great care of him.

“Oh, my old man, you’ll get better, love. It’s probably just a little flu. Soon you’ll be as strong as ever,”

said his wife, cheering him up.

“You can’t live without me, can you, wife?”

joked the husband, still weak.

The twins were also concerned about their father’s health and offered to help him with whatever he needed. The two of them took care of the chores while he was ill.

Joseph was trying to recover, but the disease seemed to be relentless. The poor man spent most of the day lying down with a wet towel on his forehead, fighting the fever and the heavy breathing.

“What’s happening to me?”

he wondered.

However, the situation got even worse when the elderly man began to feel severe chest pains and his cough became persistent. Ivone, who didn’t know what else to do, decided to call a doctor to examine him.

After the doctor examined Joseph, he confirmed that he had a severe lung infection. He prescribed some medication and advised the man to remain at complete rest.

A Heavy Silence Falls Over the Farm

The days went by, and he didn’t show any significant improvement. His wife and children worried more and more about his health, fearing the worst.

But everyone continued to care for their beloved father and husband with great affection and dedication.

“Dad, don’t worry,”

said the twins.

“We’re looking after the farm for you, okay? We’re doing everything right.”

He was proud of them, but he fought bravely against the illness, trusting that he would soon recover and get back to doing things together with his children and wife. He still had many plans for the property and wanted to get back to work as soon as possible.

But the infection seemed to have other plans for him. Meanwhile, the man’s family kept a constant vigilance by his side, hoping for his recovery.

They didn’t know what the future held, but they were united and confident that together they would be able to overcome whatever obstacles life threw at them. However, one morning, unfortunately, Joseph didn’t resist.

It was a shock for Ivone and the twins, who cried non-stop.

“No, Daddy, no!”

cried the poor children.

“Calm down, my children. Everything’s going to be fine,”

said their mother, trying to comfort them, but she was also devastated.

Sadly, after days of struggle and intense care, he passed away and left a huge hole in his family’s hearts. They told the other children, Teresa and Gil, who came running to see their father and couldn’t accept the tragedy.

They were all devastated by the loss of Joseph, a man they loved and respected deeply. No one understood how the old man who had always been strong and healthy could be taken so quickly by the disease.

They hugged and cried together, seeking comfort in each other’s presence. But his beloved friend Hercules, Joseph’s faithful horse, also felt a terrible pain in his chest when he left.

He seemed to miss his owner just as much. The poor thing neighed and fussed when he noticed the old man’s absence, as if he knew that something had changed on the farm.

The Restless Vigil of Hercules

The next day, Joseph’s property seemed even quieter and lonelier. Nature continued to bloom and the animals carried on with their daily activities, but everything seemed to have lost some of its joy.

The only sound was the cars arriving for the funeral. Everyone remained quiet and still, as if their voices had gone with him.

The grief and anguish on everyone’s face was visible. Joseph’s funeral took place in an open area of the farm next to the barn, where there was a magnificent view of the mountains and the vegetation that he loved so much.

The atmosphere was one of sadness and longing, but also of respect and gratitude for the man he had been. The setting was cozy and simple, with wooden chairs and fresh flowers scattered around.

The whole family was there, including the old man’s four children and his grandchildren, who had also come to say goodbye to their beloved grandfather. Friends and neighbors paid their respects to the man, bringing flowers, candles, and messages of support for the family.

However, during the whole time they were watching over Joseph’s body, Hercules, the faithful horse, seemed restless and neighed constantly, as if he knew something was wrong. His imposing and elegant presence near Joseph’s coffin seemed to be a symbol of the loyalty that animals had for their owners.

The family chose to let the animal attend the wake, as they knew how important he was to the man. But despite all the commotion and sadness around him, Hercules seemed focused on his own grief.

He neighed as if shouting,

“Joseph, friend, what’s happening?”

It was as if he were still looking for his master. Everyone noticed the steed’s distress and tried to calm him down, offering him carrots and affection.

But the horse didn’t seem to want to leave the side of the coffin. He stood there firm and solemn, as if to ensure that his friend was well and protected.

The horse’s presence at such a difficult time for the family was a powerful reminder of the bond that exists between human beings and animals. Hercules was not just a horse but a great friend and loyal companion who had accompanied Joseph at every moment of his life.

The two had known each other since the day the foal was born. The farmer was 48 years old at the time, and for all those 25 years they had been inseparable.

It was as if they spoke the same language, fully understood each other, and cultivated an indescribable love. Indeed, the poor horse was in infinite pain from which he would never recover.