I do wonder, with how harsh our winters are, how rock solid the ground is in summer now, just how pain free retired horses actually are. Pulling out of mud, trudging over rock hard ground, stamping at flies etc. So no, I don't think its wrong to put to sleep at all, its getting harder and harder...
Mine was put to sleep with this being a large factor, he was beginning to get stiff to get up and down to roll so knew it was time. I cant imagine not being able to take weight off your feet, when likely its your legs that are sore from arthritis etc contributing to not being able to lie down in...
Mine come on nearly every run with me, they adore it, I use the running belts, they both run in front but to the side. They get toilet stops, but almost see it as a job and go into work mode with it. Its the best fun having them there with you, have done several running events with them, true...
I have worked so hard getting my two non reactive around dogs. They dont have good enough recall to go off lead, yet the number of dogs that charge over with owners pathetically saying 'he/ shes friendly'
Yesterday, a huge lab cross boxer came charging over, owner shouting in the distance for...
I am so sorry you are going through this, I hope you heal fast
I had the same struggles, my boy had hock arthirtis and PSSM, I struggled to get the balance between one needing work and the other not coping with that. He was retired until further issues arose and he was no longer field sound.
I used to have one the same, hated bad weather, would go out if it was sunny, but planted if it was the slightest bit muddy or damp. He would tolerate going in the school while I mucked out. I just gave into his needs in the end as if you managed to get him out, he would then trash the field or...