Lethal inection

Wagtail said:
It's done. It was quick. She knew nothing. I am heartbroken. Was it a day too late? No. I don't regret one second. The vet was excellent. He put no pressure on me, but once I made the decision I wanted it doing there and then. He told me I had made the right decision, but only when I was adamant.
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Oh Wagtail - how very sad I am for you . . . you made the right decision and I hope that gives you at least a little comfort.

Please be kind to yourself - thinking of you.

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Terribly sorry for your loss. What a roller coaster you've had with your mare. Haven't commented on the thread before now but have kept up to date and fwiw I think you have made the right decision for her. She was lucky to be so loved. Take care of yourself x
 
Thanks everyone for your messages. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do as even this morning she was still perky and cheeky. But she had no future. The vet said the shoulder would mend, but it would be weeks, maybe months on box rest, and then I would be terrified of turning her out. On top of that I would still be restricting her diet for fear of laminitis. He could not guarantee the injury would not recur and be much worse next time.

I loved that mare SO much and it hurts really badly right now.
 
Oh no, I'm so sorry. You knew her better than anyone and it shone through how much you loved her. How wonderful you got to share your lives with each other. Take care of yourself x
 
As you said, she went whilst perky and cheeky. You've borne so much pain through your love of her and your attempts to do always do the right thing for her and keep her pain free. Now take your time to grieve but you can always remember that you did your best for her and at the end you let her go whilst she was still perky and cheeky. And there is no greater gift that can be given to someone you love so much.

I'm sorry for your loss.
 
Im so sorry Wagtail, I have been meaning to comment on this post for a while as I have followed your posts for a while.
She was a beautiful mare and a credit to you, life is unfair sometimes. My thoughts are with you at this horrible time x
 
I am so sorry Wagtail. I had my beloved horse PTS a month ago so know what mental anguish you are going through. Your horse was lucky to have you. You are in my thoughts.
 
So very sorry Wagtail, awful day for you. I have lurked and followed your story with her for a while, never commented because I had nothing useful to contribute, your love for her and commitment shone through, no horse could have asked for a better owner, and how lovely that she was able to enjoy herself in the field before she went.
 
So sorry. Defintely the right decision - not that you need anyone to tell you that.
You've had such a rollercoaster over the last few weeks, now that it's done I hope it's easier for you. I know it won't be straight away, but in time. She was beautiful.
 
So sorry Wagtail, I've been following the roller coaster ride that you had with your mare and your love for her shone through it all. You did your absolute best by your girl, she had those happy days out in the field and you can can look back and know that you tried everything that there was to be tried, and more.

She was a very lucky girl to have you as an owner.
 
I have been following your thread and I am so sorry for your loss. You could have box rested her for months and got her right, then she could easily have gone belting around on her first time out and damaged herself even more...as I well know, you can't stop a horse leaping around, even in a small paddock. A lucky mare to be loved so much. So many horses never know a kind word. Thinking of you. xx
 
I'm so very sorry Wagtail, but she was one lucky horse to have gone at just the right time. I hope you get comfort from knowing that she had a good life, a good ending and was loved, what more can a horse want? I hope you have many treasured memories to draw on and can appreciate having had a wonderful soulmate in your life. Take care of yourself. xx
 
I am so sorry about your girl, especially as things seemed to have got better for her! I know how awful you must be feeling as I was in the same position as you with my last old boy and it broke my heart to let him go!
My thoughts are with you today! x
 
Struggling for the right words... I've followed this thread but never commented.

I feel for you so much and appreciate how hard it has been for you but you've done the last kindest thing any owner can do for their loved horse.

Big hugs Wagtail and run free princess. xxx
 
RIP pretty Penelope (Penny to her friends or Conder Diamond Star to give her her posh name). I really will miss you. I have never known one like you before or since. Run free my darling.

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