Heartbroken and in desperate need of help

Hovis_and_Sidsmum - I am really, truly so sorry to read this
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Whatever you decide to do though, please please please be VERY careful if you decide to loan him out as a companion. Many people who advertise as wanting companions and offering a home for life actually bute them up and sell them on to working homes - just look in the 'tracing horses' section of the forum to see how many people there are in the desperate situation of having their beloved's go missing without a trace whilst on loan
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Wishing you all the best, big hugs. X
 
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Having re-read the original post, Hovis and Sids Mum is not looking straight at PTS but has asked for advice re retirement homes. If she cant find anywhere suitable then she has another option which, if possible she clearly wants to avoid. If she rehomes him on loan there is always the chance he will be sold on, despite loan agreements etc and therefore it would be more responsible to pts. Unless she knows the loanee well.

Whichever she decides it wont be a quick or easy decision and will be done in the best interests of her horse and her family. If she decides to PTS then that decision will not have been taken lightly.

Most people throughout this thread have offered ideas and support. It is a shame that a few feel the need to criticise her at a very difficult time.

Good Luck with whatever decision you make Hovis and Sids Mum. As lots of people have said, take your time to decide.

DMxx
 
I have to admit I agree with what Star was saying. Many years ago now I was in the same position where my horse was diagnosed with navicular and despite extensive tests and treatments was resigned to always be a field pet. I couldn't afford another of my own one for 7 years so had to make do with riding friends and I did have a brief loan of one. The horse had a happy life and lived another 14 years happy as larry in the field. I've had my current mare for 12 years since she was a baby and she'll stay with me for the rest of her life - whether she can be ridden or not.
 
I know of someone in cornwall who has a retirement home.

They have 2 of mine there and are very reasonable.

PM me for their number or website
 
Echo Star. I kept my boy for over 2 years when he couldn't be ridden anymore. Had loads of things altered to cope with when the time came. Maybe Hovis and Sids dad could hire a horse for jumping so he can keep Sid as I stated in last post last night. Would save money on shoeing, clipping etc.,
 
I think the comment about do-gooders is rather harsh, it is just people's opinions. Evidently people value their horses differently and everyone's situations differ but whether i am deemed a 'do-gooder' or not I feel firstly the quality of life for the horse should be weighed up. From the sounds of it this horse could potter in a field quite happily and (not sure if i'm right) would not require remedial farrier to keep sound?

The downside for this horse is his size i think as would be a lot easier to rehome as a companion a smaller horse/pony. However, we have had many 'wrecks' on our land who we've had for life. We're maybe lucky as we do have our own land so keeping an unrideable horse isn't an issue nor is it really that costly. We took on a 16.1hh ex racer whose owner was going to PTS as she couldn't afford to keep him, had noone who wanted him. That appalled me, he was fit and healthy (although his tendons are b*ggered) and 5 years later he's still going strong!

The impression I get from Hovisandsids mum is that this horse does mean more to them then just a machine and I hope for them and the horse's sake they do find somewhere for him, i am sure there are many different options out there.

Good luck.
 
I am so sorry it wasn't the news you and your hubby wanted for Sid. You both must be numb with shock at moment. When it has sunk in properly if there is anything I can do to help you ( even bending my ear ) PM me. xx
 
Oh im so sorry you find yorself in this dreadful situation, i want to send you some hugs......
Ive been in this situation too its awful, speak to your YO. I spoke to mine and was amazed at his response as he made it possible for me to keep my mare and get another, 5 years on she is still happy in retirement and laughs every time i get the cob ready for a ride!!
Im sure there is the perfect solution for you, just dont be afraid to ask.
 
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