Equi
Well-Known Member
The last two weeks have been absolute hell. Spud got his hocks injected and vet commented that he was moving so much better lately (thanks to science supplements) and the hocks were going great, he was full of beans and i thought wow we are going to have a really nice summer. A few days later he became very lame, abscess lame. Vet out and delivered the devastating news that he had wrecked his suspensory ligament. At his age and with the issues he already has in the area (a bone fragment from an old injury) the prognosis was very poor but we would only know after at least 3-6months total box rest. I couldn't do that to my boy..i could not have him in a stable for 6 months just to retire, knowing he would become very stiff and need more injections just to stay comfortable to stand in a box. So i said goodbye.
Ive lost horses before, its always hard. But this one has hit me like a tonne of bricks. Im grieving for the loss of my way of life, my confidence and my friends because the prices at the moment prevent me from even looking at any horses. Im really struggling.
Goodbye spud, you were quite simply the best. I know we will meet again my love.
Ive lost horses before, its always hard. But this one has hit me like a tonne of bricks. Im grieving for the loss of my way of life, my confidence and my friends because the prices at the moment prevent me from even looking at any horses. Im really struggling.
Goodbye spud, you were quite simply the best. I know we will meet again my love.
