RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — One of Maymont’s beloved farm animals, Dani the horse, died on Tuesday at age 30 .

According to Maymont, Dani was a Clydesdale/Hackney mix who had been treated for a year for age-related conditions, including arthritis and a pituitary dysfunction.

Maymont said the horse’s long-time veterinarian determined that her symptoms were becoming more pronounced and she was humanely euthanized in the morning on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

“For the past five years, she could be seen enjoying a comfortable retirement in the pasture at Maymont Farm, along with her longtime companion Artie, a retired harness racehorse, and more recent companion Lorna, a retired thoroughbred racehorse,” said a Maymont spokesperson. “Prior to that, Dani had used her great strength to delight guests with carriage rides on special occasions.”

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