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Also does anyone know if it's normal practice for a slaughterman not to give a time & ring half an hour before they come? I was trying to get them to come in a 3 hour time slot when the yard is quiet as YO asked as our yard is very small & the barn she's going to be pts in is right in the middle...

Thank you I've sorted out some space in an old barn that has good access for him & as its concrete the YO has said I can put some straw down so it's abit nicer not that the pony will care but I will & I think it will be easier to clean up after. Does the spasming normally last long? I think that...

It really helps to read everyone elses stories thank you. They are coming on Wednesday so just got to get through tomorrow seeing her struggle :( I am going to stay with her I think IL regret it more if I don't we've been through so much together I want to be there for her right to the end...

Thank you dazed'n'confused that's good to know she's very greedy so hopefully will be easily distracted with some food. Ive been putting it off for months because I knew I'd be like this but now she has made the decision for me really as she's so distressed & in alot of pain so I know I've got...

So sorry to hear about your boy throughtheforest it's heartbreaking isn't it & especially with your boy being so young. Your making the right decision though laminitis is awful when it can't be controlled & it not fair on the horse or yourself to keep going through it xx

Thank you all for your replies there very helpful. I just wanted to have a rough idea of what will happen before the day as I know they will probably explain it when they come but I won't be thinking straight & probably won't take it in. I'm so torn between staying with her or leaving them to it...

I have got to have my old pony pts this week due to laminitis that we cannot control & other health issues. I have chosen to have her shot as she is terrified of injections & thought it would be less stressful for her. Having never been around a horse being pts i am just wondering what to...