Ludo has gone

[irishdraft]

So sorry to read this it's so hard to lose a much loved animal x

 

[rabatsa]

Sorry to hear this news. Do not beat yourself up as we all know that you put Ludo first.

 

[Fraggle2]

So sorry for your loss. You have given Ludo the ultimate gift by letting him go and stopping his pain. Take care of yourself x

 

[poiuytrewq]

Heartbroken for you YCBM
So sorry to read this

 

[Glitterandrainbows]

Sorry for your loss

 

[Birker2020]

We got caught in a doom loop. He needed to be box rested to cure his injuries. Resting caused him to become so weak that he looked like an old brood mare. It was shocking how quickly he fell apart physically. In his last days, his face was a mask of misery. His only future was to injure himself again every time he felt well enough to run about, because he wasn't strong enough to hold his wonky bones together. It was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I have never loved any creature as much as I did him. Of all the horses I've ever had, why did it have to be him?

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[Bionic Boy]

Some horses love retirement and some can’t cope. You have done what is right in your circumstances and that takes strength.
So sorry YCBM
RIP Ludo

 

[Cavalier]

I’m so sorry to read this. He was one of my favourite HHO horses too. Please remember to be kind to yourself, grieve but don’t let guilt hide the good memories

 

[EllieBeast]

I cannot put into words how sorry I am for you.

I also wouldn’t give a shiny sh!t about what other people think. You made the best decision for your boy, the life that you were happy for him to live wasn’t sustainable or safe for him with the medical issues he had. I, too, have a very clear idea in my head of what is and what isn’t an acceptable quality of life for my animals.

What a lucky boy he is that you have selflessly saved him from suffering and given him the dignified end that he so deserved despite the pain it’s caused you.

He was a truly special boy, as a fellow spotty horse owner I’ve quietly followed your story and admired you both every step of the way.

 

[julesjoy]

I am so sorry it has come to this. It was obvious how much he meant to you, a brave and selfless decision.

 

[Reacher]

Very sad for you both, you obviously cared very much for him. RIP Ludo

 

[Boulty]

I’m so so sorry to read this. Your love for him shine through on every post you wrote about him. Sadly work is the glue that holds some horses together & I’ve had 2 that attempts to retire them when they were no longer fit to work led to them falling apart (one worse than the other as he wasn’t sensible enough to take it steady & lamed himself every time he slipped… I literally watched all the muscle I’d tried to build on him despite PPID melt away & the feet I’d walked a tightrope to maintain go splat in a massive way)

You tried so so hard to do right by him & did everything right but sometimes the odds are just stacked too high. You made the absolute kindest decision for him in the end & for that you should be proud. The hardest thing sometimes is knowing when it is kindest to give up fighting xxx

 

[Errin Paddywack]

So very sorry to hear the devastating news about Ludo. Such a fabulous horse, a once in a lifetime boy. I salute you for putting his best interests first. Be kind to yourself now.

 

[Cloball]

How incredibly incredibly sad, to lose such a lovely boy. You couldn't have predicted how moving would effect him. I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Cragrat]

I really am so sorry YCBM.

He was so lucky to have you, putting HIS needs firsst all the way.

it is the hardest thing to do - it will be a long grieving processs - take care of yourself.

 

[NinjaPony]

I’m very sorry to hear this. I tried and failed to retire my horse of a lifetime because his lungs continued to deteriorate and fail, and it is absolutely excruciating. My thoughts are very much with you. Look after yourself, you did your best for him and that’s all any of us can do.

 

[Cortez]

I am so sorry YCBM, but not surprised. Knowing how finely honed your judgment is and how highly you regarded him, I am confident you have done exactly the right thing for the horse.

 

[AutumnDays]

So sorry for your loss. Be as kind to yourself as you have been to Ludo, freeing him from his pain while it would cause you untold pain is the ultimate any animal owner can ever do for them, and shows love and compassion in an immeasurable way. You did your best and what was best for him. Rest easy sweet boy xx

 

[EventingMum]

I am horrified to think that anyone would question your decision. Ludo was lucky to have you, RIP sweet boy and hugs to YCBM x

 

[MiLeTa]

So sorry to read this, and very sorry for your loss- it was clear from your posts about him how much you adored him. I don't think anyone could ever question the fact that you put his needs first, and I think he was very lucky to have you as an owner

 

[nagblagger]

I think 5 pages of support for you, YCBM, show you have the backing and support from HHO, that you made the right decision for your beloved Ludo, so please do not have any doubts.

 

[Kunoichi73]

So sorry to hear about Ludo. You did your best for him and that included letting him go despite knowing how devastated you'd feel.

I really admire the people on here who put the health and mental well-being of their animals above their own feelings and don't prolong suffering unnecessarily.

Hugs to you.

 

[Cowpony]

So sorry to read this. You made the only decision you could. Sending hugs.

 

[Zoeypxo]

So sorry @ycbm .

 

[Rosemary28]

I’m so sorry

 

[Armchair Eventer]

So, so sorry as it was clear how much you adored him. What a terrible but brave decision to have to make. Thinking of you and you did exactly the right thing. Thinking of you.

 

[luckyoldme]

So sorry ycbm, I know how much he meant to you xx

 

[Nicnac]

So so sorry. RIP Ludo.

 

[TheOldTrout]

I am so, so sorry to hear that. Sending you hugs

 

[ponyparty]

Oh gosh I’m so sorry to read this. I’m sure devastated doesn’t even begin to cover it.

I’ve said it before and will say it again, what a lucky horse to have such an observant, tuned in owner. You knew when he wasn’t quite right and insisted on investigation; and you’ve been absolutely selfless throughout... Including this final decision to free him from pain. Please be kind to yourself. Sending love