Coming here for a little bit of support - Today's the day PTS :(

So sorry for your loss.

I had to make a similar decision just over 5 years ago with my dream horse that I'd had for less than 2 years, he was just a 10yo. A few months later my oh gave me a photobook made up for the short time I'd had with him, and it included pictures of his last day. At the time I hadn't seen it, but the pain and stress was clear in his eyes and face, and it made me realise I had absolutely made the right decision.

Please ignore any comments you get from others who cannot understand what you've gone through to reach this decision xx
 
The wife said:
Hi everyone,

It's done... He went, just as I wanted him to, with a carrot in his mouth and kind words in his ears. When it came down to it, I was OK, husband wasn't needed and although it wasn't our 'usual guy', the gentleman was as fantastic as the normal guy is.

I am very sad about it but know this horse had never wanted for anything and had lived a privileged life, albeit a short one. that millions of horses will never know.

Thank you so very much to everyone for your kind and meaningful comments. I was having a real low point this morning... Made even lower on the way down to the field to bring him up by a horrid comment from a fellow livery which was really hurtful :( Can't please everyone I guess but I know in my head and now heart this was the right thing to do.

Thanks again, a hard decision made much easier by the support and kindness of you all - I actually do think I would have cancelled it at one point, had it not been for supportive comments on here. Even sister (his rider) said she wouldn't have been surprised to find I had cancelled it this morning.

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Bless ya Ducky. I have been thinking of you all day. It's been a tough one. Lots of love going to you from us here. Look after yourself. If you need us, we are here.
 
Virtual hugs. Not sure if anyone has mentioned this already but there is also the bhs sevice, friends at the end, if you need someone to talk to xx
 
I am sorry for your loss.

I had my mare PTS in July due to an injury that meant she could never be ridden again. I had given her every chance to to recover but it wasn't to be. I wanted a horse to ride but I couldn't afford to keep her as a pet. I am still grieving and miss her so much (crying now). I have another horse now who is totally different from her and he is helping me to heal.

Sending you hugs.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can take comfort in knowing you did the right thing and knowing that he is free from the pain now. He was very lucky to have you!

I lost my horse last year in dramatic circumstances. Knowing what I know now (having had the results from post-mortem etc) I'm still aching with regret that I didn't listen hard enough to my gut instinct to take that awful decision before he took it for me. :'(

Take care and lots of hugs.
 
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