Oh hell - the decision we all dread

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Horlicks

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Sorry just need to get this out .............I rang the vet on Friday and had the discussion we all dread - my handsome 25 year old cob, has struggled all year to put on weight, has ringbone in both front feet which seems to be worsening. He has gone down hill in the last few days and yet he seems perky, he's eating and still bossing everyone around but even with two danilon a day he looks uncomfortable. I know I've made the right decision but why does it hurt so much... I had already planned to give him the summer and do the deed in October, but in my heart I know the time is now. Im crying just typing this. He is my horse of a lifetime, a true friend who has been there for me without question and kept me going through the dark times and shared the good times. It is likely to be done this week but everytime I think about it, it makes me sob.
 
so sorry Horlicks. Making the decision is always hard, but you will know in your heart afterwards that you have been thinking of his best interests and not letting him suffer. You are being a true friend to him when he needs you now.
xx
 
Really sorry for you Horlicks, but sounds like you are doing the right thing by your wonderful horse. Be strong. Big hugs xx
 
So sorry Horlicks it's never an easy decision but if it's best for him then you are doing what a responsible owner should do. I know it doesn't help you because you will be losing your horse of a lifetime but you'll have lots happy memories and in time, you'll remember the good times not the day you made the decision to part with him.
 
really feel for you but it sounds like he is telling you it is time, sometimes the summer isnt easy when they have soundness issues as the ground is hard and the flies can be a problem as well....ive found that once the deed is done i cant cry anymore, i think i do all of my grieving before and just feel numb and exhausted....... you sound like you have thought long and hard about your decision and i wish you well for the difficult day..please know we are all here for you... hugs!!!!!
 
It hurts because you love him but you are doing the right thing by him and he would thank you for that. It shows true love and that is what he deserves and he would thank you if he could. Keep strong. My thoughts and prayers will be with you this week. xx
 
It can be so difficult to make the decision, even when you know that it is right, but try to remember that this is how you want him to end, while he is still himself, most of the time, perky, eating and bossing everyone around.

(((Hugs)))
 
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