Nic
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Always have ours shot and the man takes them away.
For those who have had a horse put to sleep...
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StrawberryFish
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I had my boy burried. The guy who owned our yard and the vet said that it was illigal but that they wouldn't say anything as it was our decision. The owner of the yard offered to get the digger and help bury Smurf on his land (he's a farmer so has acres and acres that is him). It is a silly law - as long as you aren't burying them anywhere that could infect water supply (although I'm not even sure it would) then you do what you want.
I'm glad to have a place to go and visit my baby - obviously some people don't want this, but for me it was the right decision and I don't regret it one bit.
I'm glad to have a place to go and visit my baby - obviously some people don't want this, but for me it was the right decision and I don't regret it one bit.
conniegirl
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Actually, yes. If there was nothing external, then i dont suppose you knew what was happening. I was assuming she knew the extent of the injuries (ooops!). I change my mind then - might have done what she did.
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My mum said (i couldnt go down) that the horses back was obviously broken and the legs at a funny angle, ok she may have been in shock but i still think it was a horrible way for the horse to die.
In my mums younger years she had to put a horse down herself, she was riding in NZ in a mountain range a days ride from any help when the path that she and her friend were riding on dropped out from under them, she and her friend survived the 50m fall and mums native pony got up and whilst sore seemed to have only minor injuries, the friends arab on the other hand had a very obvious broken leg with the bone sticking out of the skin. My mums friend couldnt do it so mum slit the arabs jugular, whilst slower then a bullet it was a much more dignified and quick end then waiting for the friend to go get help (this was 20 years ago so no phones) and get back (would have taken a day to get help and a few hours for the helicopter to get there). Mum said it was the hardest thing she has ever had to do.
Actually, yes. If there was nothing external, then i dont suppose you knew what was happening. I was assuming she knew the extent of the injuries (ooops!). I change my mind then - might have done what she did.
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My mum said (i couldnt go down) that the horses back was obviously broken and the legs at a funny angle, ok she may have been in shock but i still think it was a horrible way for the horse to die.
In my mums younger years she had to put a horse down herself, she was riding in NZ in a mountain range a days ride from any help when the path that she and her friend were riding on dropped out from under them, she and her friend survived the 50m fall and mums native pony got up and whilst sore seemed to have only minor injuries, the friends arab on the other hand had a very obvious broken leg with the bone sticking out of the skin. My mums friend couldnt do it so mum slit the arabs jugular, whilst slower then a bullet it was a much more dignified and quick end then waiting for the friend to go get help (this was 20 years ago so no phones) and get back (would have taken a day to get help and a few hours for the helicopter to get there). Mum said it was the hardest thing she has ever had to do.
mollymurphy
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My mums friend couldnt do it so mum slit the arabs jugular, Mum said it was the hardest thing she has ever had to do.
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Wow! That would have taken some guts. How brave of your mum. I dont suppose it was the nicest way to go, but like you said - any alternative would have prolonged the suffering. And how lucky for the rest of them to be unhurt! x
My mums friend couldnt do it so mum slit the arabs jugular, Mum said it was the hardest thing she has ever had to do.
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Wow! That would have taken some guts. How brave of your mum. I dont suppose it was the nicest way to go, but like you said - any alternative would have prolonged the suffering. And how lucky for the rest of them to be unhurt! x
StrawberryFish
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Just for those who haven't seen the thread about songs to remember lost friends - there are some beautiful songs on there - I've just put another one on that I hope you like. I always find it makes me cry, but in a good way. If horses had funerals it would have been the one I would have played at Smurf's.
JGKJ
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My old boy Kelly was PTS on the 19th of March this year due to liver failure. It was done by injection and was cremated individually, the crematorium lot were really lovely people and have got Kellys ashes back in a lovely wooden casket with his name on the top. Although i wasnt here when it happened, it went very well apparently and he went very peacefully for him, and the crematorium people were very nice about it all. It cost 411 pounds i think, that also included them bringing the ashes back for us. I would definatly do the same again if i had too.