I'm a vet nurse and trust me, there are fates far, far worse than a painless death for young but structurally unsound horses. Much respect to you for making the hardest decision. Will be thinking of you. Run free young horse x
I am so sorry but you totally have made the kindest decision for your boy. I will be thinking of you tomorrow and please remember there are a lot of people on here that understand and will support you. Be kind on yourself and take time to grieve. Big big hugs x
Thank you all, the pain is so great right now. I just can't believe this could happen to such a beautiful, sweet-natured, intellegent, cheeky little horse. It's heartbreaking x
So sorry to read this but lovely to hear that he went peacefully. Hopefully you will find peace yourself.
I always think that making the decision is the toughest bit but also think that once you start thinking if it is the right decision then it usually is.
Well done Minty - sounds like it was peaceful and calm which is all we can ever ask for at the end.
A good friend recently had to put down a 6yo cob she'd had since she was 2 after vet investigations came back with serious problem after serious problem - a couple were probably genetic and the rest the knock on effects of a body which was just too compromised. Like you she was devastated to make the decision but is sleeping peacefully at night now she isn't worrying about her little mare being in pain. I hope you find the same level of peace knowing you made the right decision at the right time xx
Last October I had to make the decision to have my homebred 7yr old pts. Due to severe foot issues. It was the hardest thing I ever did and I'm still not over it. It was the right decision just a shit one xxxx