Ludo has gone

[ycbm]

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?

 

[Goldenstar]

Ah I am sad to hear this but it’s not fair it’s so often the special ones .

 

[DabDab]

So sorry YCBM xx
RIP Ludo

 

[tda]

He could not have had a better home than with you . As you already know, it was the right thing to do. Xx

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

I’m so sorry, it’s clear how much you thought of him x

 

[Highmileagecob]

So very sorry. Words are not enough.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Im so sorry @ycbm

 

[nagblagger]

So sorry to read this. Virtual hug.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

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?

So sorry YCBM. Thinking of you it’s so hard when they are so far under your skin, like losing a piece of you.

He is happy and pain free now and you have done the best thing for him. Sleep tight Ludo

 

[ArklePig]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your lovely boy. Your love for him really shone through.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I'm so sorry. It can be extremely painful to do the right thing.

 

[ycbm]

I am worried that people on the forum will put what I have written about retirement and believe I've done this to get rid of him. I don't want the forum's last memory of him to be what mine is but if anyone doubts me please PM me and I will send you the photos.

The measure of my love for him was that he is the only horse I have ever offered a retirement, but he was the one who couldn't have one.

Life sucks sometimes.


ETA also happy to provide the photos to anyone who thinks their horse is dealing with a soft tissue myopathy. I've seen what I think this as yet unnamed disease is in 2 other horses and neither made it past 8 years old.
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[Gloi]

So very sorry to read this. RIP Ludo . You always did your best for him.

 

[Equi]

I’m so sorry for you. You did the absolute right thing for him so don’t let anyone make you think otherwise. Sending forum hugs

 

[Mrs Jingle]

So sorry to read that this has happened RIP Ludo.

 

[fetlock]

I am so sorry

 

[Auslander]

I am worried that people on the forum will put what I have written about retirement and believe I've done this to get rid of him. I don't want the forum's last memory of him to be what mine is but if anyone doubts me please PM me and I will send you the photos.

The measure of my love for him was that he is the only horse I have ever offered a retirement, but he was the one who couldn't have one.

Life sucks sometimes.
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Anyone who is vile enough to criticise someone for putting to sleep a horse that couldn't cope with retirement shouldn't be allowed to own horses.

 

[terrierliz]

So sorry for your loss, it’s never easy but it sounds like he was incredibly special to you, run free Ludo

 

[MurphysMinder]

I'm so sorry. Run free Ludo

 

[Bearsmum]

So sorry to read this, please take care of yourself

 

[mustardsmum]

So sorry @ycbm, you clearly loved him and letting him go is both the hardest and kindest thing you could have done. I don’t think anyone of us will judge you at all, lots of us have been in similar situations. Look after yourself, Rest easy Ludo.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I am so sorry. Your love for him shone through your posts. We, as owners, do what is best for OUR horse. Sleep well Ludo.

 

[Roxylola]

I'm so so sorry for your loss.
Retirement isn't for every horse. I mean it when I say I'd have burned the world for my big horse I had in my 20s if it would have kept him well. But he was hurting in work and unhappy out of it. You did the best you could for him I've no doubt about that

 

[nagblagger]

Anyone who is vile enough to criticise someone for putting to sleep a horse that couldn't cope with retirement shouldn't be allowed to own horses.

Well said.

 

[crazyandme]

Oh YCBM, you did everything that you possibly could for him! For some horses, unfortunately you just can't keep them together
Hugs, and look after yourself

 

[Barton Bounty]

I am worried that people on the forum will put what I have written about retirement and believe I've done this to get rid of him. I don't want the forum's last memory of him to be what mine is but if anyone doubts me please PM me and I will send you the photos.

The measure of my love for him was that he is the only horse I have ever offered a retirement, but he was the one who couldn't have one.

Life sucks sometimes.
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Im not sure why you are worried what other people think! Sod them

You made the decision that was right for you. Im truly sorry he didnt get a retirement. Its really sad to hear of all these young horses falling apart.

Take care of yourself

 

[albeg]

So sorry ycbm.

Look after yourself

 

[SpotsandBays]

So sorry ycbm

 

[turkana]

We've never spoken before but I have been following your journey with Ludo, I'm so sorry to read this update. But you put his needs before your own, the last act of love you could do for him.
Anyone critics should keep their snouts out!

 

[Clodagh]

That’s so awfully sad.
I hope you can look back one day and be grateful that you had a horse like him, and that you made his life fabulous as well.