Feeling a bit teary....

[mattilda]

Just had vet back out to Haddy as he hasn't improved since Saturday. Still can't put his head down and is quite stiff and wobbly. Temp ceeping up although not high as yet. Vet is mystified. So he is now on steroids to see if they improve him.
He is still quite bright and happy to munch hay and will eat some feed. I have been chief grass picker for him which he seems to enjoy for a while and then he goes back to hs hay!!
We are giving him til Thurs and then will have to make the decision we all dread.
I have had him 28 years and just can't bear to think of losing him but I owe it to him not to put him through any more. Please keep all your bits and pieces crossed for him.
Thanks guys. J x

 

[alfiesmum]

so sad when we have to think about these things, hope all goes well for you and your horse x

 

[moneypit1]

bless you, its so hard isn't it. Really feel for you, wish I could make it all better,wish, wish, wish. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[sea_view]

Fingers crossed for him xx

 

[WelshMisfit]

Awww, fingers crossed everything will be ok.

 

[appylass]

Fingers crossed for Haddy and a hug for you, you are having a really rough time lately, I hope things look up for you soon.

 

[kibob]

Fingers crossed he picks up. Thinking of you both x

 

[Puppy]

Oh no Keeping everything crossed for the both of you. xx

 

[Ashgrove]

Fingers crossed for Haddy, and {{{{hugs}}}} for you.

 

[indiat]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you all. Its such a horrible decision to make.

 

[dressagecrazy]

My fingers are well & truely crossed for you, i know exactly how your feeling as im going through similar with my old boy.
I havent had him as long as you only 23 years but im absolutely dreading whats coming.

(((((hugs to you)))))

 

[MurphysMinder]

Fingers crossed for Haddy. I really feel for you, its horrible thinking you might have to make that decision. ((hugs)).

 

[mattilda]

Oh Dressagecrazy I had to smile at your comment "only 23 years". We have to think ourselves lucky to have had so long with them don't we? I don't know what your situation is but hope things work out for you both.
Hadleigh has just had his first dose of steroids and I have left him munching on a small feed. He vexes me as he looks so well most of the time, this waiting is the worst thing!

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

It must be very hard for you, I will be keeping everything crossed for you and your boy x

 

[PurplePickle]

really sorry, fingers crossed he improves

 

[LauraWheeler]

(((((((((((hugs))))))))))) to you and Haddy.

 

[sykokat]

Everything crossed for you.xxx

 

[dressagecrazy]

I know i do feel very lucky, mine's 25yo but i always had the idea he would live into his 30's sadly it's not meant to be where just hoping he can enjoy a few more months with the yummy grass.
It is awful to have to make these decisions & like you mine also looks the picture of health glossy coat, alert & still being a bugger lol but his poor legs & neck are failing him fast.

Good luck with the steriods i really hope they work or at least help make good improvements.

These horses really know how to break our hearts.

 

[Ravenwood]

Oh Matilda, what an awful worry for you

All fingers crossed here to for you and Haddy xx

 

[MrsMozartletoe]

Aw hun. All are firmly crossed.

Hugs.

 

[brighteyes]

Well, sounds like he has a virus to me - when ours got strep. zooepidemicus they went VERY stiff necked, off their feeds and high temps.

Have you got a really, really good dentist for him? Might be worth giving them a call.

Stick with him, if you feel he's not suffering a downward spiral. The steroids should send him quickly back to normal if it's an illness he has.

My fingers are very crossed for you both - and have a tissue xxx

 

[buffy2]

Fingers crossed and hugs.xx

 

[mattilda]

Well, sounds like he has a virus to me - when ours got strep. zooepidemicus they went VERY stiff necked, off their feeds and high temps.

Have you got a really, really good dentist for him? Might be worth giving them a call.

Stick with him, if you feel he's not suffering a downward spiral. The steroids should send him quickly back to normal if it's an illness he has.

My fingers are very crossed for you both - and have a tissue xxx

Brighteyes what's the connection with the dentist? The vet checked his teeth and they are pretty much OK. Don't like to fiddle with them too much due to his age. although obviously have them checked regualrly.
Really hope you are right abot the steroids!!

 

[brighteyes]

Just in case the dentist has any suggestions about feed or anything which might be contributing to his discomfort, that's all.

Elderly horses and ponies need TLC and as most (if not all) have enlarged pituitaries, all sorts of complications arising from the effects may occur. Could be linked with that?

 

[Tamba]

hoping and wishing that he improves XX

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Everything crossed for Haddy and hugs for you both xxx

 

[emmaln]

So sad for you, hopefully the steroids will help and he will start to feel better very soon! Just have to say what a lucky horse to have had you for 28 yrs, so many people chuck horses away when they are no longer able to work to the level required! I am always inspired and lifted to hearwhen people have had their horses for life! Lucky lucky boy! X x everything crossed for you

 

[Echo Bravo]

Fingers crossed for you both((((vibes)))). but if things don't go how you want you will be strong and do the right thing by him. Like the rest thinking about you.

 

[mattilda]

As always the support on this forum is overwhelming. Thanks guys it means a lot when you're having a tough time.
As for Hads well, I think he was walking a bit better today. Still can't put his head down to graze but eating well. His temperature is back down to normal as well. I won't give up on him until I have to.
We had a little wander around the bottom paddock a couple of times today. I pulled the grass and he ate it, we make quite a team!!