It happened again.

[Tiddlypom]

Just the usual post steroid medication protocol of box rest of 3 days, then turn out as normal.

I took mine into horsepital but it can be done at your yard. Vet needs a ladder! The needles are at least a foot long .

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

What is the box rest/rehab like with medicating the SI? I am loathe to do too much box rest/hand walking because she just gets dangerous.

Vet said field rest for 10 days his not a laminitis risk particularly then I put him on the lunge purely to look and sent a video to the vet, both agreed he looked so much better I just cracked on and I do a few stretches mainly tail pulls and poles to keep it active and strong, but didn't do rehab as such as I had already done after the other treatment.

 

[J_sarahd]

Just the usual post steroid medication protocol of box rest of 3 days, then turn out as normal.

I took mine into horsepital but it can be done at your yard. Vet needs a ladder! The needles are at least a foot long .

Oh blimey! I’m guessing if the vet thinks its worth doing it will be done on Monday when she’s in. I usually try and stay with her when she has stuff done if I can (for my own curiosity mostly), but maybe I’ll sit that one out…!!

 

[Tiddlypom]

Mine were done in the stocks, with the vet, her ultrasound machine and her giant needles up a stepladder!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Oh blimey! I’m guessing if the vet thinks its worth doing it will be done on Monday when she’s in. I usually try and stay with her when she has stuff done if I can (for my own curiosity mostly), but maybe I’ll sit that one out…!!

It really wasn't that bad I watched the whole thing he just slightly twitched and flicked his tail when the needle went in, he was obviously sedated

 

[Zoeypxo]

Mine were done in the stocks, with the vet, her ultrasound machine and her giant needles up a stepladder!

Mine too it did make me wince . Mine was injected once in the SI and never needed doing again, its been about 8 years

 

[webble]

You have given SO much to this horse to try to get her physical issues sorted, please don’t feel at all guilty that you aren’t going to keep looking. Some horses just are not made to cope with ridden work and her body has broken- it's not your fault in any way and it's a total money pit trying to fix horses like this because you cannot change what nature gave her originally. You've already done far, far more than most people would have done and you have given her a really fair chance. I personally would give her a nice month of just being a horse and then let her go at peace before the weather becomes more challenging.

this, there's only so much you can put yourself through

 

[nutjob]

What is the box rest/rehab like with medicating the SI?

Mine did no box rest at all. It's a while ago but as far as I can remember I started up with in hand work, poles, backing up and other physio exercises fairly quickly. Both my vet and physio found pain and guarding around the SI and my horse had a shuffling gait at the back.

Mine was also done in stocks with ultrasound guidance, my vet recommended this to get accurate placement of the injections. He was done again 3 years later (about a year ago now) and is doing fine.

 

[I'm Dun]

Do the SI. Even if its just for you. I wouldn't turn away though. A different type of horse and a different issue I would I think, but given the winter we have just had, it was bloody miserable for all concerned!

 

[J_sarahd]

Do the SI. Even if its just for you. I wouldn't turn away though. A different type of horse and a different issue I would I think, but given the winter we have just had, it was bloody miserable for all concerned!

I think this is my plan - treat the SI and see if that has any impact. If not, and after a few weeks she is still lame/not comfortable going forward, make arrangements to let her go.

I’m very grateful for you all, by the way. You’ve really helped me through this whole ordeal and I am feeling a tiny bit more positive now than I did this morning. Even if it’s treat the SI and she comes back sound enough to be a hack, that’s a win for me. But equally, if she doesn’t and I have to let her go, you’ve all helped me in realising that that’s the best decision for us

 

[J_sarahd]

So we had our recheck for the hock injections and she is still 2/10 lame. The vet and I had a frank discussion and we both agreed that we draw the line now and pts.

I am completely devastated and, whilst I know it’s the right thing for her, I just feel like my whole world has come crashing down. I love this little mare more than anything, even when she’s terrified me. She really is my whole world and has got me through so much.

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

I am so sorry to read that things have reached this point. At the same time, I have no doubt that you have gone above and beyond for your mare, and that she is lucky to have an owner who listened and put her interests above their own feelings. I can only imagine how difficult it must feel and I hope that you have good support around you. I know that you will have support here on HHO.

 

[SEL]

So we had our recheck for the hock injections and she is still 2/10 lame. The vet and I had a frank discussion and we both agreed that we draw the line now and pts.

I am completely devastated and, whilst I know it’s the right thing for her, I just feel like my whole world has come crashing down. I love this little mare more than anything, even when she’s terrified me. She really is my whole world and has got me through so much.

I'm so, so sorry.

You have tried so hard to get her right and really did deserve a happy outcome **hugs**

 

[webble]

So we had our recheck for the hock injections and she is still 2/10 lame. The vet and I had a frank discussion and we both agreed that we draw the line now and pts.

I am completely devastated and, whilst I know it’s the right thing for her, I just feel like my whole world has come crashing down. I love this little mare more than anything, even when she’s terrified me. She really is my whole world and has got me through so much.

Oh god I am so so bloody sorry to read this after all you have put into her, huge hugs

 

[HufflyPuffly]

I'm so sorry it wasn't the outcome you tried so hard to achieve, but she is a lucky horse to have had you fighting her corner and then giving her the most dignified end, hugs x

 

[Northern Hare]

So we had our recheck for the hock injections and she is still 2/10 lame. The vet and I had a frank discussion and we both agreed that we draw the line now and pts.

I am completely devastated and, whilst I know it’s the right thing for her, I just feel like my whole world has come crashing down. I love this little mare more than anything, even when she’s terrified me. She really is my whole world and has got me through so much.

I'm really sorry to read your update. You must feel devastated and emotionally exhausted with the roller-coaster ride you've been on - the cycles of treatment and rehabbing, and hope above hope that things would improve.

I do think though that there comes a time when you've tried all there is to try and need to draw the line, whatever that might mean for your horse. It sounds as though you've got a very good relationship with your vet and that you've been able to take a pragmatic approach, taking everything into account.

It's such a sad thing to have to go through, but once you've come to terms with the decision, from my experience I'd personally say don't wait too long.

 

[J_sarahd]

Thank you everyone. It just doesn’t feel real and I feel sick every time I think about it too much. I know I need to do it soon but the thought of ringing up and arranging it makes me feel ill. I’m going away end of September so I don’t know if it’s a good idea to arrange it for the week before that so I have something to look forward to and hopefully the holiday will allow me some breathing room. Or is that a stupid idea and I’ll likely ruin my holiday?

 

[Timelyattraction]

Thank you everyone. It just doesn’t feel real and I feel sick every time I think about it too much. I know I need to do it soon but the thought of ringing up and arranging it makes me feel ill. I’m going away end of September so I don’t know if it’s a good idea to arrange it for the week before that so I have something to look forward to and hopefully the holiday will allow me some breathing room. Or is that a stupid idea and I’ll likely ruin my holiday?

Sorry to hear this! You could look at it either way that if you do it before your holiday youll be sad or if you do it after your holiday it may be all you think about whilst on holiday and it gets you down. xx

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Thank you everyone. It just doesn’t feel real and I feel sick every time I think about it too much. I know I need to do it soon but the thought of ringing up and arranging it makes me feel ill. I’m going away end of September so I don’t know if it’s a good idea to arrange it for the week before that so I have something to look forward to and hopefully the holiday will allow me some breathing room. Or is that a stupid idea and I’ll likely ruin my holiday?

I'm sorry you have tried everything and that's all you can do it's still bloody horrible though.

I can't do the book it in and wait once I make my mind up I normally just ring up and do it.

I can't think of anything worse than counting down the days but I appreciate everyone's different xxx

 

[TheMule]

I'm really sorry to read your update, but you really have given her everything and PTS is the last act of kindness for her. I think you will feel very sad but also a sense of relief when she goes, and that won’t be easy to process, but it will be because you have done it for the right reason

 

[Hormonal Filly]

I'm so sorry to read this.. you've done everything for that mare, you've gone above and beyond.

I booked mine in the day before, just because like others say its on my mind and needs to be done ASAP once I've made the decision. I wouldn't leave it until after your holiday, maybe a few days at grass and make the call but its purely your decision. I think the holiday after will be good, give you a break and time to process it.

Thinking of you xx

 

[Northern Hare]

Thank you everyone. It just doesn’t feel real and I feel sick every time I think about it too much. I know I need to do it soon but the thought of ringing up and arranging it makes me feel ill. I’m going away end of September so I don’t know if it’s a good idea to arrange it for the week before that so I have something to look forward to and hopefully the holiday will allow me some breathing room. Or is that a stupid idea and I’ll likely ruin my holiday?

Sorry you're going through this. I'd personally suggest giving yourself more than a week between saying goodbye and your holidays, to allow yourself time to grieve and start to feel a bit better. It would be such a shame to find that you're not able to enjoy your holiday. It affects everyone differently but when your horse has been so much part of your life, it can take a little while to get over it.

 

[tda]

Thank you everyone. It just doesn’t feel real and I feel sick every time I think about it too much. I know I need to do it soon but the thought of ringing up and arranging it makes me feel ill. I’m going away end of September so I don’t know if it’s a good idea to arrange it for the week before that so I have something to look forward to and hopefully the holiday will allow me some breathing room. Or is that a stupid idea and I’ll likely ruin my holiday?

Ringing up is the worst part, do you have a good friend who could arrange it for you ?
I personally would do it sooner than later, this week if possible. You will have an awful few weeks of you wait until the end of September

 

[Peglo]

So sorry to read this. You really have been the best owner to her and she’s so lucky she has had you to look out for her. I hope you have lots of support through this awful time.

 

[J_sarahd]

Ringing up is the worst part, do you have a good friend who could arrange it for you ?
I personally would do it sooner than later, this week if possible. You will have an awful few weeks of you wait until the end of September

Yeah I think my yard manager, who is a good friend, said she will do it for me. I think I’m just putting it off because I don’t want to face it

 

[I'm Dun]

Yeah I think my yard manager, who is a good friend, said she will do it for me. I think I’m just putting it off because I don’t want to face it

Do it tomorrow. You've had enough mental torture with this and I know its hard, but the sooner you can start to grieve the sooner you can process it all and start to see how you did everything you could and had no other option.

 

[webble]

Thank you everyone. It just doesn’t feel real and I feel sick every time I think about it too much. I know I need to do it soon but the thought of ringing up and arranging it makes me feel ill. I’m going away end of September so I don’t know if it’s a good idea to arrange it for the week before that so I have something to look forward to and hopefully the holiday will allow me some breathing room. Or is that a stupid idea and I’ll likely ruin my holiday?

I made my call this morning and to be honest I do feel a bit better about it. I would say get it done before your holiday then go away and reset. If you know its coming after your holiday it will hang over you

 

[Roxylola]

I'm so sorry. If you've made your decision do it as soon as you can, don't wait

 

[Kunoichi73]

Really sorry to hear that you're having to do this. You've done everything you could for her.

 

[w1bbler]

Sorry to read your update.
I'm another who says do it sooner rather then wait. You are likely to think of nothing else until the deed is done. Get used to the idea & then get your yard manager to book for a quiet time on the yard.
Definitely before your holiday as that should be a good distraction
Take care