I say goodbye to Andy on Tuesday

It is indeed the 'crappist' part about owning animals, so very hard a decision to make and having explored all avenues a correct decision. You would not want him to live a life of pain just because it's hard for you, it is the ultimate selfless act and he will thank you for it!

Everyone here at H&H Forum will understand the pain you are going through having either gone through the same experience or been involved in some degree!

Keep strong and there is no shame in giving him a kiss and letting someone else take over at the last minute if you feel you will fall apart, no one will judge you.

And last, but by no means least, run free Andy xx
 
Fools Motto said:
Sorry to hear this sad news, but glad you have made a decision, which although heart wrenching I know, must be a slight relief for you too. You have been a wonderful team, and I have enjoyed reading about the journey you have had together. Will be thinking of you. Hugs. x
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Sorry to steal your words fools Motto but you sum my thoughts perfectly. Hope you find your inner strength to cope with it all and give him a cuddle from all us HHOers x
 
It sounds as if you are making the right decision as hard as it may be. :( After reading your previous posts, it was obvious that you have been trying your absolute hardest for him.So sorry. Hugs to you and Andy xx
 
When I had my horse pts he was in his mid 20's and had multiple problems - but I still felt guilty. It's a natural reaction.

You are doing the right thing to prevent him living in pain. Big hugs. X
 
I am so very sorry. I agree, it is natural to feel guilt. I felt exactly the same when I had my two boys PTS, although it was the only thing I could do for them. I felt dreadful, but that feeling has gradually diminished over time, and I know now I could have done nothing else.
I shall be thinking of you and Andy come Tuesday, that most difficult of days for any horse owner. Bless you both x
 
Ohhh koko hun you feel quilty cause you love him its that simmple but because you love him deep down you know whatt you doing is right. im facing the same aug 2nd and whilst i know its right my heart is tearing to pieces. You are so much in my thoughts . x x x
 
You are being a good owner putting your horse first. I stayed with my horse too and at the time it was fine. But the wait was the worst bit, a relief once I took the decision and it was done(very smoothly,he wouldnt have known, only I knew that). Am so sorry and am sending you very big hugsX
 
I put him out in field this morning and he galloped around like a loon then had a good roll. :( its making me have second thoughts now but i know tomorrow he could go back to walling out stiffly and not rolling. I can't remember the last time he rolled but maybe he is feeling better and I've made the wrong decision? :(
 
Kokopelli said:
I put him out in field this morning and he galloped around like a loon then had a good roll. :( its making me have second thoughts now but i know tomorrow he could go back to walling out stiffly and not rolling. I can't remember the last time he rolled but maybe he is feeling better and I've made the wrong decision? :(
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Have you upped his pain medication?
 
Kokopelli said:
I put him out in field this morning and he galloped around like a loon then had a good roll. :( its making me have second thoughts now but i know tomorrow he could go back to walling out stiffly and not rolling. I can't remember the last time he rolled but maybe he is feeling better and I've made the wrong decision? :(
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As you say yourself he's just having a good day, it sounds to me like you are making the right decision, I always stand by the saying "better a day too soon then a minute too late"

What you're going through is horrible, I know what it's like to look into a much loved horse's eyes & think you trust me & I'm having you killed.

A lot of people will be thinking of you on Tuesday
 
Kokopelli said:
Thank you all for your kind words, it is very overwhelming.

At least I know somewhere him and Koko will be causing havoc together :)
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I am so sorry that you have had to make such a sad decision - what a brave, unselfish, kind owner you are. I will be thinking of you . . .

Naomi x
 
Kokopelli said:
I put him out in field this morning and he galloped around like a loon then had a good roll. :( its making me have second thoughts now but i know tomorrow he could go back to walling out stiffly and not rolling. I can't remember the last time he rolled but maybe he is feeling better and I've made the wrong decision? :(
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I'm sure you've played the decision out a hundred million times in your head, try not to do it again and please don't feel guilty :( Maybe he feels more relaxed as he senses you are less in turmoil? Or it could be a change in the weather?

We had an elderley horse at the yard who improved suddenly once we knew she'd had to be pts, 39 and cantering round, 2 days later she made the decison and had a heart attack (not saying Andy will do this), but often they get better before worse :(

I'm so sorry to read this as a post as your's and Andy's battles/times/fun are a real honest account of a person that loves a tricky horse and wants to do right by them, I'm sure you'll have the courage to be there one more time and if not he'll understand x
 
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