Emotive and done before, but PTS question

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Happytohack

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I know this topic has been done before, but I am reaching the end of the line with one of my horses. His arthritis has progressively got worse. Without the support of shoes, he is crippled and the last time he was shod, he really, really struggled inspite of double-dosing his bute. Over the past 3 and half years, he has been xrayed, nerve blocked, had joints injected, been on top supplements, bute etc., etc., He is now lame at walk in the field and with the ground becoming harder, it will only get worse. He should be better if he is out all the time, but he is unhappy and miserable and stands by the gate for hours. I feel it is time to say goodbye. Several of you on here use your local hunt - I don't go hunting but used to be a supporter but haven't got any contact with them, so how would I go about finding out. I don't really want to have this particular horse PTS by the vet by injection. Any help or opinions please.
 
Where are you? - pm me if you like - we use a family company who are really lovely and you don't need to get the vet out to pts with injection or anything first.
 
Happytohack said:
Several of you on here use your local hunt - I don't go hunting but used to be a supporter but haven't got any contact with them, so how would I go about finding out. I don't really want to have this particular horse PTS by the vet by injection. Any help or opinions please.
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You can look up your local hunt in the yellow pages - or PM me with your location and the name of your nearest hunt (if you know it) and I'll send you the huntsman's name and phone number. Doesn't matter that you don't hunt - if your local hunt has a 'round' (not all do these days)they'll be more than helpful!

From the sounds of things, it IS the best and kindest decision for your boy.
 
I had the local knackerman out to Monty and he was wonderful. He was so kind and gentle and gave Monty a carrot.......old boy was gone very quickly and calmly. He also took him away and everything was done very sensitively.

We are in the South East so PM me if you need contact details. I am so sorry that you have to make this decision. It is the hardest thing to do, but the last kind act for your boy.

Hugs xxxx
 
I am sorry, its never an easy decision and awful for you to have to think it through.

On the practical front - local hunt tends to often be the cheaper option and do know how to handle your horse. If you do go to your vet, then they may well have a preferred option themselves and you might not be given the choice of injection or bullet. I personally chose the latter option as had seen how my horse had fought anesthetic when being operated on but for an old/tired/ill horse its not so much of an issue. If you do go down that route, then you also need to consider "removal" - you can have your horse cremated (which is expensive) and the choice of horse being cremated on its own and the ashes returned, or mixed with other animals. Its been a long time (8/9 years)since I had to do this but injection and cremation cost me well over £400 so unfortunately, you will need to factor cost in - unless you have insurance which covers it.

Whatever option you use, you also need to factor in that there will be a delay to get everything booked in which can also be draining for you.

Again, I am really sorry. Its never easy - please try to take some comfort from the fact that you have tried every thing else
 
Thanks for all your replies and PMs. Poor horse is very pottery this morning, so I know I can't let this go on for much longer.
 
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