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[Kunoichi73]

Sorry for your loss but glad it all went smoothly.

 

[SilverLinings]

I'm sorry you had to make such an awful decision, it is without a doubt the worst part of horse owning but in this case you certainly have proved that you put the horse's needs and welfare before your own. I hope that all your good memories of him soon start to crowd out your difficult memories and feelings from today.

 

[Snow Falcon]

The first time you feed the others, the next morning when he isn't there will be hard, but he's in a restful place now. Take comfort from doing the right thing for him.

 

[poiuytrewq]

The first time you feed the others, the next morning when he isn't there will be hard, but he's in a restful place now. Take comfort from doing the right thing for him.

I’ve thought that. I *think maybe he could hear my alarm in the morning. If anyone touches the bedroom curtains he’s staring up (unless he stood like that all night of course!!)
Then he’s the one nickering away and got his first.
We have a utility room with big windows and he lived opposite so I was constantly watched whilst getting my coat and boots on!

 

[Spotherisk]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

 

[ycbm]

You did well. I hope you're OK.
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[TPO]

So sorry for your loss.

He was a very handsome boy and lucky to have an owner like you x

 

[FinnishLapphund]

He’s gone, this morning was pretty awful, I didn’t feel instant relief I felt bad but now I am glad it’s done.
He went very quickly and quietly in the field just behind the stables. The vet said that when a horse gos that fast she thinks it’s a sign that they were ready so that was nice and cuts the guilt.
He had the worlds biggest carrotiest breakfast followed by apples and polos!
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My other horse who I was really worried about as he hates being separated yelled when I led him to the field and until he went down but hasn’t uttered a sound since. Really weird, he knew. I led him out to look if he wanted too and he was terrified but went closer, sniffed him literally from tail to hoof to nose and then we left. He’s been really chilled all day which is a huge relief.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can totally understand if you feel both glad, and relieved that you didn't wait too long, at the same time as it will probably be times that you feel sad, and will miss seeing his lovely face in your stable. Grief can include so many different feelings, none of them is wrong.

It's nice to hear that everything went so smoothly, and with all those carrots, and other treats he got, he must've thought it was Christmas.

Hope it continues to go well with your other horse.
{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

 

[scats]

I’m glad it went as well as it could. Take care of yourself x

 

[Trouper]

Animals are far more sanguine about death than we are and "accept" when another is ill and it is their time. You did such a courageous thing in a way which tried to help everyone involved so now it is time for you. Of course, you will grieve but things will ease and the certainty that you did the very best for him will help you.

Take care.

 

[Merrymoles]

I hope this morning has not been too hard - the day after they go is awful - and I hope your OH has been kind. x

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Big hugs for your first day without him. It’s really hard to be there and see the space they filled.

 

[splashgirl45]

I had to put something else in my horses stable as I couldn’t bear the empty space , luckily I had my youngster so I put her in there