Making the most of our time left... :(

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So the vets been out... Prognosis is not good.

So we are going to keep him going through summer, spoil him rotten and call it a day when the weather turns.

Heart broken :'(

He basically has bone spavin, plus other issues with his legs.

Sooo gutted for him. He's only 13 but after an initial improvement he's now struggling and we've run out of options.
 
Aww 13 is no age , but better to call time, and to have been in a loving home , than to keep going in pain and misery , i don't envy you knowing what you've got to do later in the year but have the best summer ever , and don't forget we've all been in the same boat at one time or another and we'll all be here for you when the time comes - just like good forum buddies should be ...Al & Paddy
 
Awww I can really relate to your situation, our horse DJ crossed Rainbow Bridge today due to similar issues as your boy, we'd tried everything as well, he was 10.
You are doing the right thing by him. Thinking of you at this very very difficult time xxx
 
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Oh bless you! I am so sorry, 13 is so young. Have a wonderful, wonderful summer with him. and when the time comes, be brave and strong. You are doing it for him. I think you are very courageous to face this, and I know the coming months will be hard, knowing what you have in front of you. Love and hugs to you both xx
 
Oh I am so, so sorry :(

But as other posters have said, you really are doing something incredibably brave and unselfish xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear your news, 13 is no age :( At least he will have a lovely summer out to grass and go knowing he was loved. Big *hugs* to you x
 
Thanks folks. He will certainly be spoilt rotten. His age just adds to the sadness as he's so young but seeing him suffer isn't fair. Thanks for the support at this difficult time xxx
 
so sorry to hear this - my lovely ruby was pts on 14th Feb - we made the decision in jan but getting time off work meant i had to wait until half term - might sound macarbe - but i had a professional photoshoot with her the day before she went - it made our last day so special & the photographer was very sensitive [ happy to pass on her name or share my photos]
hugs xx
 
Sorry to hear that, but I admire you for your decision as it's the best thing for him. He will thank you and will go knowing he has a loving family that loved him to bits. *hugs*
 
I did exactly the same thing last year with my boy - I only managed to get to July 22nd though as the pain for both of us got too much. He had more bad days than good so I called it a day on a beautiful sunny day just after his
15 th birthday.
 
At least you get the chance to make this summer the best of his life and send him away as a happy spoiled ned. So sorry for you though (hugs)
 
I'm in a similar situation to you but with a 17yo. We are enjoying going for weekly little walks in hand 5 mins up the lane to eat Different Grass and have a change of scenery :)
 
I put my 11 year old down at the end of last summer because of bone spavin. He was my horse of a life time and I didn't know how I'd cope but I did all my crying the week before and when it happened I felt a huge sense of peace and I haven't ever regretted my decision. He didn't go downhill in a field, every year getting a bit worse. He went with the pride and dignity he deserved. I hope you are as ok as you can be right now xx
 
I made the same decision earlier this year with my 7yr old. He had DJD in his hocks top and bottom, this had affected his back and then his front legs so I didn't want him to suffer anymore. IT is a difficult but brave decision
 
So sorry to hear this, well done on making such an unselfish decision. Enjoy your summer with him.
 
Sorry to hear that, I lost my frav. boy when he was 13 as well, he had a short life but we had a lot of fun and i loved him to bits.
Im sure your horse will have a wonderful spoilt summer and at least you will have lots of time to take lots of pics and spend quality time with him.
 
I'm so sorry to hear your sad news :( (((((((((hugs))))))))) to you. I know the feeling all to well of knowing the time you have left is limited. :(
Spend as much time as you can with him. I spent hours just hand grazing Lucy in her last months. Telling her how much I loved her and thanking her for coming into my life. Corney I know :o but I just wanted to spend every moment I could with her.
We are all here if you need us and if you need someone to talk to feel free to PM me anytime. I know you don't know me but if i can help in anyway or just lend a friendly ear i'm here. xx
 
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