Organizing for my pony to be pts..

What a difficult time for your gran, and a lot of responsibility for you at just 18.
Fwiw i have a 20 year old enjoying a peacefull life with the odd hack out. Im sorry but i won t be entertaining any surgery or box rest for him should he become ill, as i see it he has had a decent life allready and loves his natural life out in the fields with his mates....I am a bit older than you and have every confidence in my stand on this .
I think your grandma has enough to cope with and it sounds like she allready knows what is to do... just make sure you are there for her afterwards because the pony may be keeping her going after loosing her husband, so keep an eye on her.
love to you gran and pony.
 
It might be worth looking at the sticky attachment in the vets bit on here as there is quite alot of information about putting to sleep on there.

Thoughts are with you, its such a horrible thing to decide. I made a choice that I didnt want my gelding 'messed' with by vets as he was getting on abit. He already had EMS and had a history of lami. When he came down with bad and an infection colic, i let him go. He went peacefully. xx
 
So sorry to hear about your situation but sounds like you are being mature and considerate about it. The huntsman I've experienced was in Cornwall was utterly professional and caring. I don't think I know you, but if I live nearby I could maybe come and be there at the final moments if you don't want to/can't be and want someone there who is as emotionally detached as any horse-lover can be in the circumstances. Also, try not to be there when he is taken away -I had kind friends there for that to save me the experience - but plan in advance if you want to save a piece of his mane etc. Vx
 
I also get a little tired of the comments suggesting that all animals be given all treatment possible, possibly extending life by a couple of months (often quite distressing treatment). I am a firm believer in quality of life rather than quantity, be it for animal or human. People make the decisions they make. The OP was not asking for advice as to whether she should PTS, but was asking for information on hunts who provide this service.
 
Sorry to hear about your little pony. Can't offer any advice as have only ever had one PTS by vet (emergency colic). Hope it all goes well. Hugs to you and your Gran. You sound a very kind and thoughtful owner and Grandchild.
 
Hi all,

An update for you all, went to see sixpence today and took his rugs off to find a very skinny little pony underneath. Checked his gums which were very pale and when i touched his tummy, he seemed quite sore and tender so i said to my gran it's time to call it a day.

So on monday the master of the local hunt will be out to put him to sleep. It's the kindest thing to do and sadly the only thing now left to do.

So, everyone raise a glass to the best pony i've ever owned, bought him for £600 - went and saw him, couldn't catch him, he had laminitus, was obese and his feet were curled they were so long. We took a chance and wow did that chance reward us, he was named hurricane for his super quick speed and we changed his name BACK to the original Sixpence (Half a perryditch sixpence).

This pony is broken to drive, side saddle, western, he's been to HOYS with the PC doing prince phillip cup games, he stood as a stallion until 4, was then shown up to county level showing and competed up to 1m xc (he's only 12.3) - that's only the stuff we have learnt about him -there could be so much more! I love him to pieces and will miss him very much, but finally he's told us!

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(with the last rider he taught his "stuff" too)

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(The beautiful boy himself!)

and a little action shot..
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Hi SpottyTB. I will be thinking of you and Sixpence on Monday. You know you are doing the fit thing and I'm sure Sixpence would thank you for it himself if he could. X
 
Yes Joanne, i was extremely worried about the cold snap due to come.. i hope the other old boy doesn't grieve to much. (my gran had the need to rescue a 17hh nut job of a TB last year...and basically bring him back from the dead, he was extremely thin and in bad condition)

Thank you Boxers, very kind, yes it is - he told me today it was time. I had the look.

STB
 
WOW, he looks a stunning little chap. You have had so many wonderful times together, and these memories will stay with you forever. I'm sure he will be so relieved that you put his feelings before your own and are going to do the right thing for him on Monday.

If you'd like to, take some tail hair from him before Monday, so that you could have either a necklace or bracelet made from his hair. This may bring you some comfort in the future, but grief is a very personal thing, so I wouldn't presume to tell you how you'll feel.

I hope it helps you to know there are a lot of people on this forum who will be sending you healing thoughts on Monday...
 
Thanks superhot, he is a gorgeous boy - very angelic looking :P quite the opposite to be known. I lost my grandad - who was like a father to me, raised me from 3 years old - last july.. and since nothing has really upset me hugely.

Or though i am gutted, and will be quite emotional on monday.. i've been prepping myself mentally for years, i knew it would come - but i have to admit, i always thought my children would have a ride on him!

Thanks for all the best wishes and vibes you are all too kind!
 
I hope all goes well on Monday x

I would always use the hunt, it will be over before he knows it.

I like to be there and hold them when the time comes, and then leave the huntsman to it.
 
Leviathan said:
Spotty you don't need anyone standing up for you per say.:)
Your pony your right to decide when to PTS

I know your doing the right thing for your pony I 100% respect your decision . The lack of you mentioning treatment made me curious as I have just had 6 months of liver disease with my mare and the symptoms of yours were the same.

Hope it goes well with your pony he knows you will do the right thing by him.
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shes made her decision and fwiw that is HER horse so who are we to question!?!!







fwiw OP you are very sensible, brave and doing the right thing - and im sure your horse would thank you if he could


i cant read and run - i knwo nothing about hunt pts ive only ever used the vet

hope he has a peaceful as possible time x
 
Spottytb, You are a credit to the horse world and any future horses that find themselves in your care will be in the very best of hands.

Monday will be a difficult day, but treasure the memory of your lovely pony and remember he knew he could not have had better home than the one he had with you.
 
Someone said to me when I was dithering for a few months last year trying to pin point if it was actually time, I found it so hard to make it the right time as I didnt want to do it too early and then didnt want my horse to suffer either.... "you will know"!

And thats what happened. I just knew one day that was it. I rang the vet in floods of tears but when the deed was being done and done I was fine and of course the most important horse was good and went down without knowing a thing! Seriously he didnt know.

Not knowing for a horse is the blessing in disguise. Your pictures are wonderful and your pony has had from what you say a brilliant time with you and now its being kind to say the big goodbye. Will be thinking of you on Monday and you will both be fine. Everyone on here who cares for their horses understands how hard it is but in your heart you just know its right and kind.

What a lovely pony and clearly you had a lot of fun over the years too. Big hug for monday.X.
 
Thank you, your words are really helping making it easier. So thank you again. Luckily, I have two others who are 7 years old and the other is 8 months so I won't have this to face again hopefully any time soon (touches wood).
 
indie999 said:
Not knowing for a horse is the blessing in disguise. Your pictures are wonderful and your pony has had from what you say a brilliant time with you and now its being kind to say the big goodbye. Will be thinking of you on Monday and you will both be fine. Everyone on here who cares for their horses understands how hard it is but in your heart you just know its right and kind.
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This completely. I've never had to have a pony pts, only cats and dogs, so can't give any support from past experience. But I think you should know I've read this thread from start to finish and currently have a few tears in eyes (am too soppy for my own good:/), it's so lovely to see everybody rallying round. You have my utter most respect, I'll be thinking of you Monday...x
 
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