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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?

So sorry to hear that. My thoughts will be with you on Tuesday

Atleast you know she's had a fantastic life with you, and she'll be free from pain and any suffering she may have. x
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So sorry for you I really am.

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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?

i really feel for you. my lovely mare, legend was put to sleep on 7/09/09 and she had arthritis but it was the best thing for her and she was only 20. she would have never had got through another winter. i was was there at the end and it was very sad, but very peacefull. i'm writing this in tears, as i know how you must feel. be brave, be there for your horse. take care. thinking of you.
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?

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spoke to the vet,we had a long chat,i will be having her pts tuesdayreally dreading it,i just hope it goes smoothly,and she doesnt get stressed.
Been talking to my oh about it aswell,he mentioned the fact that last year,she went down a couple of times in the field and couldnt get up,he had to help herhe thinks its the right thing to do,
farrier is coming monday,she always struggles to pick up her feet for him,i wont worry about having her trimmed now.ive been dreading this time for a few years now and ive finally got to face it.
thanks everyone for your comments
My heart goes out to you.I think you are doing the right thing by her,and the kindest thing, i hope you can take comfort in that she has had a long happy & loving home with you & after the tears you will smile again at the memories you have of her, bless you all will be thinking of you on tuesday xx
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I think u have made an exremely brave informed decision. It is the last kind thing that u can do for her. We had our blood pts 2 years ago for exactly the same reasons, he was in pain and not enjoying life at all. At least she is loved and has been well cared for. Lots of hugs
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?

I agree with what has been said before. It is the toughest call ever to have to make but you are putting her needs before your own and it does sound like the time has come as she is obviously struggling; but it doesn't make it any easier for all that being said.

I am so sorry. Will be thinking of you.
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?

I'm so very sorry. I couldn't possibly comment on your decision she's your girl and only you and your vet know what's best for her. I'll be thinking of you both on tuesday and wish her a safe speedy journey to the bridge.
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?

thank you all so much for your kind words,it does help to talk about it with people.
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You are being very brave, it is a really hard decision to make, sadly one I have had to make far too often. You are making the right decision, don't ever doubt that. My thoughts are with you both, sending much love and reiki xxxx
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Re: should i put my old horse to sleep now?

I'm sure you are doing the best thing for her. I will be thinking of you on tuesday.



Many years ago I took on an old pony from a riding school that I worked at to retire him. The riding school owner said he only had 6 months left in him. He had arthritis in his back legs but was never lame or showed any sign of pain. Six years after taking him on I decided to let hm have the summer sun on his back then have him PTS at the end of the summer.

We had a late summer that year and the decision was taken from me one october day when we went to the field and found him dead. He had had a heart attack. He had never spent the winter in the field until I had him and at the age of 39 spent his first winter out in the field. He had a shelter and wore 2 stable rugs with a newzealand on top to keep him warm and he loved it. We found him one day charging round the field like a 2 year old jumping into the middle of big snow drifts. He was thought to be at leats 43 when he passed away.
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